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Historical, Popular, and Scholarly Constructions of Yoga
Historical, Popular, and Scholarly Constructions of Yoga
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37 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2016
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Podcast episode
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In its earliest uses, the word “yoga” meant “yoke,” primarily yoking a warhorse to a chariot. In the classical period, yoga took on a variety of other meanings, including yoking the mind-body complex through meditative practices, such as breath control and mantras, to achieve liberation. In this interview, ...
Released:
Jun 22, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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