The Origins of Yoga and Its Passage Through Time with Prasad Rangnekar

As yoga teachers, knowing the origins of yoga & its passage through time is very significant. In fact, I would argue that's it's required if one teaches any aspect of yoga. Knowing this correctly is not only important but has deep cultural implications if misinterpreted.

 I’ve been on the lookout for the “perfect” guest for this one. Someone who could take into account the many subtle nuances & layers that a conversation about the origins of yoga warrants. 

To follow its passage through time with clarity & draw a timeline is no small feat. On the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast today, Prasad Ragnekar walks you through the origins of yoga & its passage through time with ease, clarity & humor.

Here are just a few highlights to give you a glimpse into this wonderful conversation that is a must listen if you teach yoga or love yoga in some capacity. 

• How did yoga originate? 
• What was the original goal of yoga? 
• Why the goal post of yoga has shifted?
• What do we mean by yoga during the Vedic times? How do the Upanishads tie into this?
• What about Patanjali’s yoga? 
• What is Hatha yoga? 
• Simplifying the link between the Vedas, Upanishads & Bhagawad Geeta. 
• The impact of British colonization on yoga 
• Do labels like classical yoga, pre-classical yoga, modern yoga etc make sense? 
• Differences between learning from a teacher versus a book

🙌🏼 And literally SO MUCH MORE…That it's not easy to squeeze into the highlights. If you've ever wanted to understand the history, origins & passage of yoga this is your podcast! 

Prasad has been studying yoga since the age of 9 with over 36 years of study & sadhana. He has taught in over 18 countries & has a wonderful Youtube channel with over 350 video resources for yoga teachers. 

When I started this podcast, I made a commitment to highlighting Indian yoga teacher voices as there is so much richness that is often lost in the modern yoga world. When I can bring you yoga teachers like this, it truly makes my heart full. 

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