Part two of Derik’s conversation with Professor of Religion Dr. Douglas Brooks expands on the origins of yoga, its rich history of borrowing from other cultures and time periods, and its connection to our understanding of true freedom today. They also discuss yoga as a form of self-care—in body and mind—and how we can ultimately live a more healthy, fulfilled life of connection and purpose. 

If you missed part one (episode #10) of this conversation, you can listen to it on Glo.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app. For more teachings by Douglas Brooks, go to rajanaka.com, and for more related content, use the links below to check out our extensive library on Glo.com.

Links to Glo Classes:

Teacher page https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-douglas-brooks

Part 1: The Origins of the Word ‘Yoga’ https://www.glo.com/class/5946

How the World Was Created by Yoga https://www.glo.com/class/5533

Is Yoga Religious? https://www.glo.com/class/3285

Part 2: A Deeper Understanding of Yoga Definitions and Traditions https://www.glo.com/class/3274

Vedas and Upanishads https://www.glo.com/class/3271

Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita https://www.glo.com/class/3279

Reading list https://medium.com/@derikmills/what-is-yoga-ce46420bf25a