Episode 01 - What is Yoga

Episode 1 of the Yoga Beyond the Sweat podcast, hosted by Body.Psyche.Spirit., titled "Episode 01 - What is Yoga" was published on September 7, 2023 and runs 18 minutes.

September 7, 2023 ·18m · Yoga Beyond the Sweat

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Summary

Gain a greater understanding for what yoga has been, is and could be. In this episode we look at the variety of definitions of yoga throughout various texts like the Kantha Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. Additionally, we look at what scholars have said about the changing definition, practices and ultimate state of yoga.

Episode Description

Gain a greater understanding for what yoga has been, is and could be. In this episode we look at the variety of definitions of yoga throughout various texts like the Kantha Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. Additionally, we look at what scholars have said about the changing definition, practices and ultimate state of yoga.

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