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Yoga's Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga's Historical Context


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Many students seek the unbroken lineage of yoga, and as someone who has extensively explored the origins and evolution of yoga I want to tell you… it's time to let that notion go. Yoga has a rich and diverse history that has been shaped through social and historical contexts. It has evolved from a spiritual endeavor to its modern physical interpretations with large impact from the industrial revolution. It's so important to understand the historical and cultural influences on yoga today, and how this practice has changed over time. So that's what I'll dive into in today's episode.

Listen to learn:

🔹Misconceptions around unbroken lineages in yoga.

🔹How yoga has evolved significantly since the industrial revolution.

🔹The way historical and social context has always influenced yoga.

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Relevant Blog: Where Did Yoga Originate: A Brief History of Yoga

Relevant to Today's Episode:

💖 History of Yoga

📖 Yoga Life Book

200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

🔮 Yoga for Self Mastery

🎧 Also Listen to:

#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained

#283 – Dismantling the Kleshas: The Actual Aim of Yoga

#358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?

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