
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 in time. The chakras

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Yoga Masters Scott and Ida chat about various aspects of yoga from history and philosophy to practice and science. Through lively and thoughtful discussion, Yoga World communicates the meaning of these concepts in a simple way to explore how they impact yoga today. Part research, part conversation.
Ghosh Yoga hosts Yoga World, a history show with 29 episodes published.

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 in time. The chakras

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 a hard thing to under

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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 briefly introduce all th

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!

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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 does our physical ali

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 yoga? Is alignment a good

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 meditation, a practice tha

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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 them. Plus discussion o

What are yoga postures like in hathayoga? Scott & Ida dig into a couple Hatha texts and compare the asana instruction to modern practice.

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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 inherently peaceful? They cover lo

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.

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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. Plus a special Elvis so

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 century are here, as asa

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.

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