From its earliest mentions in ancient texts to its rise as a global wellness practice, yoga has followed a fascinating path of evolution, adaptation, and expansion. Exploring the history of yoga ...

On a positive side, yoga teachers see more students interested in the philosophy, depth and history of yoga. “I have seen a huge increase in interest in the study and philosophy of the yoga ...

In Search of Practice on the Mat and in the World,’ he shares how modern yoga as we know it intersects with spirituality, ...

Mukti Jain Campion attends regular yoga classes and enjoys its many physical and mental benefits while believing it to be the “timeless Indian discipline” so often described in yoga books.

It began in the Indus-Saraswati civilisation more than 5,000 years ago. The Rig Veda is the first text that mentions the word yoga. It was later streamlined and developed by Brahmin priests and sages ...

“The fact that she did yoga does not at all contradict the other things that I know about her,” said Brenna Greer, associate professor of history at Wellesley College who has studied the life ...

Aerial yoga has gained popularity for its ability to improve flexibility, strength and relaxation. It combines traditional ...

Studies have previously found it is no better for your heart and hot yoga goers only lost a bit more body fat. Sam Setareh, a cardiologist based in California, spoke to Newsweek about the risks ...

As yoga is a practice, it is something that Hindus have to work at over many years to be able to do it successfully. There are four different types of yoga, and each one needs different qualities ...