What is Yoga?

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In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating story of Yoga, from its complex inception in the religious, spiritual and philosophical landscape of India all the way to the western world today, where it has become more popular than ever. Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholm Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonate Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254b Music by: Filip Holm Banaras Baba & Kolkata Kid Pawan Krishna Palace on Wheels Sources/Recomended Reading: Bharati, Agehananda (1965). "The Tantric Tradition". B.I. Publications. Bhattacharyya, N.N. (2005). "History of the Tantric Religion". Second Revised Edition. Manohar. Bryant, Edwin F. (translated by) (2009). "The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary ". North Point Press. Ernst, Carl W. (1996). "Sufism and Yoga according to Muhammad Ghawth". University of North Carolina. Mallinson, James & Mark Singleton (2017). "Roots of Yoga". Penguin Classics. Olivelle, Patrick (translated by) (2008). "Upanisads". Oxford University Press. Samuel, Geoffrey (2008). "The Origins of Yoga and Tantra: Indic Religions to the Thirteenth Century". Cambridge University Press. Wallis, Christopher D. (2013). "Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History and Practice of a Timeless Tradition". Mattamayura. White, David Gordon (2000). "Tantra in Practice". Princeton University Press. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:43 Earliest mentions of Yoga 5:30 Early Asceticism & The Shramana movement 9:39 Bhagavad Gita 12:23 The Yoga Sutras & Patanjali 28:31 Hatha Yoga & Tantra 35:56 Yoga & Islam 40:26 Modern Postural Yoga 47:40 Conclusions #yoga #history #religion