The Actual History of Yoga

Mind Muscle with Simon de Veer

Find out why everything you know about yoga might be wrong." That's a bold statement, but in the newest episode of Mind Muscle, we're tapping into reliable sources and diving deep into the disputed history of modern yoga practice. We're not here to disqualify the benefits of yoga, but to present a different origin story and unravel the truths behind its evolution.
Our journey waltzes back to the Katha Upanishad in 300 BCE, exploring the role of influential figures like Pantanjali in the adaptation of yoga, and how its transformation was affected by cultural shifts, societal views, and the rise of physical culture. We question the influence of individuals like Eugene Sandow and dive into the origins of modern yoga, which had a surprising amount of cross-cultural influences and trends. Brace yourself for some jaw-dropping revelations: yoga as we know it was actually formulated in the late 1960s in Canada and has since been co-opted and commercialized.
In the final stretch, we'll serve up a discussion about the horseshoe appeal of yoga and alternative medicine that surprisingly unites people from opposite ends of the political spectrum. We'll share insights from an ayahuasca ceremony, and an intriguing look at how alternative medicine and yoga blur political lines. Remember, yoga is more than just a fitness trend—it’s a journey of understanding and a practice that evolves over time, much like our understanding of its history. Join us as we challenge preconceived narratives and debunk prevalent yoga myths! Tune in to Mind Muscle and let's get this knowledge workout started.

Producer: Thor Benander
Editor: Luke Morey
Intro Theme: Ajax Benander
Intro: Timothy Durant
For more, visit Simon at The Antagonist

Capítulos

1. The Actual History of Yoga (00:00:00)

2. The History of Modern Yoga Practice (00:00:04)

3. The Historical Evolution of Yoga (00:09:50)

4. Influence of Physical Culture on Yoga (00:22:11)

5. Influence and Evolution of Modern Yoga (00:36:17)

6. The True History of Modern Yoga (00:44:37)

7. Yoga and Alternative Medicine's Horseshoe Appeal (00:55:13)