War on the outside. Peace on the inside. Inspired by the acclaimed documentary Yogis of Ukraine , this book reveals the untold stories of 35 Ukrainian women who turned to yoga to heal themselves, their soldiers, and their communities. These powerful, expanded interviews go beyond the film — taking you inside bomb shelters, ruined cities, and moments of unexpected joy in the midst of war. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, a quiet revolution began. Across Ukraine, women yoga teachers — including Kundalini yoga teacher Olesia Stoianova and many others — began guiding their communities toward resilience and connection. Yoga became both a personal refuge and a shared act of support for soldiers, families, and neighbors. Amid bombings and grief, they found presence, strength, and even hope. Yogis of Ukraine weaves together: The voices of 35 Ukrainian women , in intimate first-person detail, sharing how they survived missile strikes, fled occupied cities, lost loved ones — and awakened to a deeper spiritual strength. The reflections of American filmmaker Bob Degus , who traveled into the war zone to document their transformation, offering an outsider’s view of daily life where yoga classes take place in basements and café espresso machines hum amid rubble and air raid sirens. These women speak not of hatred, but of transformation. They chose connection over division, compassion over revenge, healing over despair. Their stories pose urgent questions: Can peace within one person ripple outward to heal a wounded nation? Can love — even in wartime — be the most radical act of all? The message is clear and universal: War begins within, and so does peace. Who will love this book: Readers of memoirs, biographies, and true stories of resilience. Anyone interested in yoga, mindfulness, and trauma recovery. Those seeking inspiring narratives of women’s courage in conflict. Supporters of Ukraine and peace-building movements worldwide. Available in multiple languages — including English, Ukrainian, German, French, and Spanish, with more translations on the way.