Ep 245 Adam Keen – What is Modern Yoga?
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Ep 245 Adam Keen – What is Modern Yoga?
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Adam explores the concept of modern yoga, its historical roots, and how it differs from traditional practices. He discusses the evolution of asana, the significance of influential figures like Krishnamacharya, B.K.S. Iyengar, and Patabi Joyce, and the accessibility of modern yoga. Keen emphasizes the importance of personal experience in yoga and the need to embrace its diverse traditions while acknowledging the political and cultural contexts that have shaped its development.
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Key Notes
· Modern yoga is defined by a focus on asana.
· Asana has been used for ages, no doubt.
· Asana is used as an auxiliary practice.
· Modern yoga is accessible to everyone.
· Yoga is a doorway in towards the self.
· Yoga has always been an evolution.
· Asana is a symbol of modern Hinduism.
· Asana is a practice in itself now.
· Yoga is a diverse body of ideas.
· Personal experience in yoga is crucial.