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Being: The Transformative Power of Practice is a heartfelt and accessible guide to spiritual growth, presence, and personal transformation. Blending Yoga philosophy, meditation, and personal storytelling, Susan Chapman invites readers on a journey of self-discovery rooted in ancient wisdom and made relevant for modern life. With warmth and clarity, she explores how consistent, conscious practice can reconnect us to our true nature—pure awareness—and help us navigate life with greater clarity, compassion, and ease.
Deepak Chopra, MD praised Being: The Transformative Power of Practice as "a luminous guide that illuminates the eternal dance between consciousness and presence. Susan Chapman masterfully bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, offering a profound invitation to rediscover the infinite potential within every moment.”
For new meditators interested in learning the foundations of meditation, a personal mantra, best practices for meditation, and higher states of consciousness.
For seasoned meditators interested in adding Primordial Sound Meditation to their existing practices. Receive your personal Primordial Sound Mantra, a powerful mantra reflecting the universe's vibration at the time of your birth, and deepen your practice.
Experience private yoga instruction that meets your unique goals for your yoga practice.
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GET TO KNOW SUSAN
Susan Chapman®, MA, MA, MFA, PGYT, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500, YTRx-1000, POLY, YACEP
Susan is an author and a Yoga therapist, instructor, scholar, and coach whose experience in Yoga spans some three decades. She is one of a small group of Yoga professionals to receive a Master of Arts in Yoga Studies and a Post Graduate Yoga Therapy Certificate from Loyola Marymount University's (LMU) Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts in Los Angeles, California. Susan is a doctoral student studying Integral Health at the California Institute for Human Science. Additionally, she is a Chopra Vedic Educator — certified in Primordial Sound Meditation, the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, and Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle — and a certified Chopra Total Well-being Coach.
A graduate of Boston College, Susan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing. She also received a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
Susan is a widely sought-after writer, instructor, mentor, and speaker in the areas of Yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. She often crafts guided meditations, articles, online curricula, research papers, and other materials for vast international audiences interested in advancing their understanding of Yoga's philosophies and practices. She wrote several 21-Day Meditation Experiences for Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey, some of which were featured on Oprah's Favorite Things list and are currently available on the Chopra app. She was also a lead creator and producer for Chopra's online meditation and health instructor certification courses and served as a lead faculty member for those courses.
Susan is the author of the book, Being: The Transformative Power of Practice. She is also the writer, director, and producer of the award-winning documentary short Finding Her Voice: The Evolution of Lori Cooper, which traces one woman's journey to fulfill her dharma.
Offering in-person and online instruction, coaching, and mentoring to teachers and students, Susan loves working with clients and students at every phase of their journeys. She frequently speaks to corporate, academic, and other groups.
Frequently asked questions
What is yoga therapy?
Yoga therapy is ideal for those individuals who have chronic conditions and/or are new to yoga and want to learn how to address their unique needs, practice safely, and get the most from their yoga practices.
I'm over 50. Can I still practice yoga, even if I've never tried it before?
Of course! As a new practitioner, you can benefit from private yoga therapy sessions with me to learn how to safely do yoga poses offered in most yoga classes. You can also take advantage of my donation-only, live online classes, which are focused on the needs of those who are 50+.
How many yoga therapy sessions do people typically take?
Generally, yoga therapy clients practice with me privately for four to six sessions before graduating to group classes.
What are the benefits of mentor coaching?
Working one-on-one with me, you will set heartfelt intentions for you, your clients, and your business and create a manageable plan to help you realize your goals.