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S4E3 The Chakras — Old and New
This week we are talking about all things "chakra." Where did they come from and how have they changed over time. We dig into the details of the "modern" or "western" chakra system before going back…
S4 How To Say "Chakra," a bonus mini episode
How do you say the word "chakra"? Is it shakra, kakra or chakra? It is easy to mispronounce this word because of the way it transliterates into the Roman (English) alphabet. But ultimately it is not…
S4E2 Microcosm and the Essence of Life
We continue the conversation about the nature of the Yogic Body, discussing a couple more big picture concepts. Sometimes the Yogic Body is a microcosm of the universe, with winds, planets and moons.…
S4E1 Is the Yogic Body Real?
We kick off our season-long discussion of The Yogic Body, tackling some big questions before digging into details. What is the difference between the "Yogic Body" and the "Subtle Body"? (5:42) We…
S4 New Season! "The Yogic Body" Coming Soon
We are back for a new season of Yoga World! This miniseries will cover the Yogic Body — chakras, kundalini, nadis and so much more. Stay tuned!
S3E7 The Many Benefits of Posture Practice
Why 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,…
S3E6 Alignment, Part 2: Prana and Virtue
Continuing 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…
S3E5 The Body As Math: Alignment+Body=20th century
Scott 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…
S3E4 The Body in Ancient Practice
Prior 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…
S3E3 Asana in the Yoga Sutras
We 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…
S3E2 Ancient Postures, Part 2: Tantra & Early Hatha
Following 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…
S3E1 Postures Are Ancient, Aren't They? Part 1: Hathayoga
What are yoga postures like in hathayoga? Scott & Ida dig into a couple Hatha texts and compare the asana instruction to modern practice.
S3 All About Asana: Season 3 Coming Soon
Season 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…
S2E11 BONUS: Looking Back on the 20th Century
Scott & 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…
S2E10 Power, Flow and Authenticity: 1990-1999
In 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.
S2E9 Yoga Is Everything: 1980-1989
Fitness is king. While yoga has gradually become more physical, now we just want the exercise without the label 'yoga'. The first significant scientific study about yoga's aerobic impact, and Iyengar…
S2E8 The Great Secularization: 1970-1979
The spiritual roots get stripped out of both yoga and meditation, leaving non-denominational practices for health and happiness. Add to that new trends in fitness and the dawn of aerobic exercise.…
S2E7 Beatles, Iyengar and the Asana Explosion: 1960-1969
The culture of the world changes drastically in the 1960s and yoga is part of it. Even the Beatles are meditating and put Yogananda on their cover. Two of the most game-changing books of the 20th…
S2E6 Making the Impossible Possible: 1950-1959
Scott and Ida discuss yoga in the 1950s, including the arrival of yoga in Hollywood, the rise of contortion, and whether holistic health is in opposition to accomplishing the impossible.
S2E5 Upheaval: 1940-1949
The second world war puts a lot of things on hold including yoga, but it creates famine and Indian Independence. This week we discuss yogic superpowers, nationalism and the idea that all religions…
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