Ep. 27: Is Yoga a Religion?
Into the Mystery
English - May 26, 2022 15:32 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MBSpirituality Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture Philosophy Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Since its introduction in the West in the early 20th century, Yoga has at times been regarded with deep suspicion by practitioners of mainstream Western religions. Although Yogic practices have since gained widespread acceptance in health and wellness communities, confusion about what Yoga actually is, and is intended to accomplish, still abounds. In this episode we try to unpack the perceptions around Yoga as a religion, as well as why the very idea seems to make some people so fearful.