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Yoga Masters Scott and Ida chat about various aspects of yoga from history and philosophy to practice and science. Through lively and thoughtful discussion, Yoga World communicates the meaning of thes... more
FAQs about Yoga World:How many episodes does Yoga World have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
December 07, 2023The Many Benefits of Posture PracticeWhy do we practice yoga postures? What are the benefits that we hope to get, and what have teachers told us will happen? This episode digs into the purpose and benefits of posture practice, especially in the past hundred years. Two big schools emerge, one of subtle energy and one of the body. Finally, what is the scientific evidence of any of it?...more47minPlay
November 23, 2023Alignment, Part 2: Prana and VirtueContinuing the conversation about alignment from the last episode, the discussion veers into 'prana' and 'virtue.' How does the body affect the flow of prana? For that matter, what is prana? And how does our physical alignment affect or symbolize our moral nature? Scott and Ida discuss these questions, along with abundant references and tangents....more44minPlay
November 16, 2023The Body As Math: Alignment+Body=20th centuryScott and Ida discuss the nature of "alignment" throughout the last hundred years. Did older texts talk about alignment? When did it become important, and how did that change the way we practice yoga? Is alignment a good idea? They cover early pioneers such as Krishnamacharya, Shivananda and Yogendra, as well as Iyengar and Jois, all the way into the modernity of Birch.This episode is the first of two about alignment, covering the first three "buckets" of what it means....more58minPlay
November 24, 2021The Body in Ancient PracticePrior to the Yoga Sutras, the body is mostly held still to facilitate meditation. Also, a discussion of the Jain practices of austerity to burn karma. And an exploration of the Buddhist walking meditation, a practice that intentionally moves the body!...more42minPlay
November 10, 2021Asana in the Yoga SutrasWe dig into the Yoga Sutras to see what they say about asana practice. They are briefly explained as part of the eight-limbed system, and often included in arguments about disease and health. Are they a suitable form of meditation? Is modern asana practice squeezed into the Yoga Sutras via a loophole?...more45minPlay
November 03, 2021Ancient Postures, Part 2: Tantra & Early HathaFollowing last week's episode which looked at yoga postures in the main texts of hathayoga, this week we look at postures in the earliest hathayoga as well as the tantric practices that influenced them. Plus discussion of the three (or four) ways to use the body in spiritual practice. And a brief appearance of Tibetan Buddhism....more35minPlay
October 27, 2021Postures Are Ancient, Aren't They? Part 1: HathayogaWhat are yoga postures like in hathayoga? Scott & Ida dig into a couple Hatha texts and compare the asana instruction to modern practice....more46minPlay
October 15, 2021All About Asana: Season 3 Coming SoonSeason 3 of Yoga World is all about asana! Myths, questions, history- a whole bunch of fascinating topics that relate to the practice of yoga postures. Heat? Oxygenation? We will dive into the concept of yoga as health. Make sure to subscribe and follow @ghoshyoga on social media. http://www.ghoshyoga.org#ghoshyoga...more2minPlay
September 23, 2020BONUS: Looking Back on the 20th CenturyScott & Ida consider the whole century, including its progression, its changes, and the questions left unanswered. Is yoga healthy? Do the internal organs relate to the chakras? Is yoga inherently peaceful? They cover lots of territory as they sort out the entire season's topics....more36minPlay
September 16, 2020Power, Flow and Authenticity: 1990-1999In the 1990s, yoga becomes powerful and hot. The birth of "Power Yoga", and everyone ties their teaching back to the Yoga Sutras. AG Mohan stimulates a conversation about the paradox of belief....more51minPlay
FAQs about Yoga World:How many episodes does Yoga World have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.