Ep 299 Daniel Simpson – The Evolution of Modern Yoga

Daniel discusses his new book, The Evolution of Modern Yoga, exploring its historical roots, key figures like Vivekananda, and how traditional practices have been adapted for contemporary wellness and cultural contexts.

MAIN TOPICS

• The distinction between pre-modern and modern yoga practices
• Vivekananda's influence on yoga in the West
• The shift from renunciate to household yoga
• The integration of Western and Indian traditions
• The role of physical postures in modern yoga
• The influence of Indian nationalist movements on yoga
• The impact of the Theosophical Society
• The development of yoga as a health and wellness practice
• The appropriation and adaptation of yoga in the West
• The importance of understanding yoga's core objectives

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New Book: The Evolution of Modern Yoga

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