<p>Gain a greater understanding for what yoga has been, is and could be. In this episode we look at the variety of definitions of yoga throughout various texts like the Kantha Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. Additionally, we look at what scholars have said about the changing definition, practices and ultimate state of yoga. </p>

Gain a greater understanding for what yoga has been, is and could be. In this episode we look at the variety of definitions of yoga throughout various texts like the Kantha Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. Additionally, we look at what scholars have said about the changing definition, practices and ultimate state of yoga.

Episode 01 - What is Yoga

Yoga’s histories extend beyond the boundaries of the mat and the Yoga Sutras. While many people have a subtle awareness of this, few practitioners know the rich history. Yoga practices that we learn today come from a variety of streams of practice. In addition to this, yoga as it is practiced today has roots in Brahmanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Yoga’s journey to the West is also an exciting tale. All of this creates a rich milieu from which modern yoga practices developed.

This Podcast is dedicated to exploring yoga’s histories, philosophies, traditions, psychologies, and practices

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Yoga’s histories extend beyond the boundaries of the mat and the Yoga Sutras. While many people have a subtle awareness of this, few practitioners know the rich history. Yoga practices that we learn today come from a variety of streams of practice. In addition to this, yoga as it is practiced today has roots in Brahmanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Yoga’s journey to the West is also an exciting tale. All of this creates a rich milieu from which modern yoga practices developed. This Podcast is dedicated to exploring yoga’s histories, philosophies, traditions, psychologies, and practices

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