103 The American Who Invented Yoga for Profit (The Secret History)

Yoga in the West has an interesting history. It actually was largely introduced to American by Sir Pierre Bernard who might have been a fortune hunting fraud. Here is a book recommendation of the controversial history your yoga teacher might not be telling you & might not know. Live 5.12.20240:00 – Self-proclaimed spiritual teacher Sir Pierre Bernard taught & invented yoga a century ago which helped promote yoga in America | "The Great Oom: The Improbable Birth of Yoga in America" book by Robert Love6:33 – Avoiding American cultural appropriation soul sucking of Hindu yoga | not caring about India & calling gods myths (Note: yoga isn't completely a naked man on a mat, but it is not what it is sold as in the west)10:03 – Stealing from Hinduism over other religions11:04 – Recommended book on relative's legit spiritual search "Theos Bernard, the White Lama: Tibet, Yoga, and American Religious Life" by Paul Hackett on Theos Casimir Bernard12:13 – Closing thoughts | authentic spiritual traditionFind "The Great Oom" hereFind the other book hereThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM