What is yoga and how does a practice come together in a practical, grounded way?
In this episode of This Is How It Works, Puja Sue Flamm offers a clear introduction to yoga as a complete system rather than just a physical exercise. She explains what defines a yoga practice, what it is designed to support, and where common misunderstandings have shaped how it is often approached today. Sue walks through the eight limbs of yoga, outlining how each aspect contributes to a balanced and integrated practice.
She also introduces several styles of yoga, including restorative and more dynamic approaches, helping viewers understand how different methods serve different needs. This conversation presents yoga as a structured and adaptable practice that supports awareness, regulation, and presence. Rather than performance or flexibility, it is shown as a system that can be applied in a way that is sustainable and relevant to everyday life.
About the Presenter
Puja Sue Flamm is a 500 ERYT with over 50 years of personal practice and more than 40 years of teaching experience, working with thousands of students worldwide. She is the author of Restorative Yoga with Assists and 93 Prescriptions for Joy. Originally trained at the Kripalu Yoga Center, she has continued her studies across Iyengar, Ashtanga (Mysore), and Anusara yoga traditions. She is also a certified massage therapist and offers yoga teacher trainings through her Puja Method, which focuses on restorative yoga and the eight limbs of yoga. Her work integrates decades of study, teaching, and personal practice, alongside Family Constellations, supporting both practitioners and teachers in developing a more present and responsive approach to yoga.
This Is How It Works is a weekly Critical Mass video series that breaks down spiritual and healing practices in simple, grounded terms. Each episode features a practitioner sharing what a modality is, how it works, and what to expect, without hype, jargon, or gatekeeping.
