Ep 289  – Yoga: Embodiment and Awareness in a Changing World

A panel of renowned yoga teachers and scholars discuss the evolution of yoga, its core principles, and its social and political implications in the modern world. They explore embodiment, awareness, tradition, and the future of yoga practice. Adam hosts Daniel Simpson, Mary Paffard, Richard Rosen and Rodney Yee for a dynamic and interesting chat.

Main Topics

• The shift from disembodiment to embodiment in modern yoga
• The role of awareness and self-perception in yoga practice
• Historical perspectives on yoga's transcendental and pragmatic aspects
• Social and political responsibilities of yoga practitioners
• The influence of Western ideas and technology on yoga's evolution
• Importance of community and mentorship in yoga education
• The impact of colonialism and globalization on yoga traditions
• Potential of AI and new technologies as tools for yoga and self-awareness

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Daniel Simpson

New Book: https://www.danielsimpson.info/books/the-evolution-of-modern-yoga

Year-long course: https://truthofyoga.com/p/knowledge26

Mary Paffard

Website:  https://www.maryyoga.com/

Cuba Collaboration:  https://yogava.org/

Recent articles about the current situation there: https://yogava.org/crisis26

Richard Rosen

Instagram: @richardrosenyoga

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Rodney Yee

Instagram: @rodneyyeeyoga

Website: https://www.rodneyyeeyoga.com/

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