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april 2018yogajournal.com.auAre Americans who practice yoga contributing to white
supremacy? According to a Michigan University professor, yes.
As reported by The Independent, Shreena Gandhi, a professor
of religious studies argues that, “[Yoga] did not appear in
the American spiritual landscape by coincidence; rather, its
popularity was a direct consequence of a larger system of
cultural appropriation that capitalism engenders and reifies.”
For Gandhi, relating to the practice on a purely physical level,
without exploring yoga’s richer philosophies, perpetuates its
“re-colonisation.” For Gandhi, attention needs to also be
brought to the cost of classes, which can make yoga inaccessible
to many, including recent Indian immigrants who, Gandhi says,
“this practice rightfully belongs.” To minimise the potential
harm of this, practitioners need to engage with the practice in an
authentic and respectful way, giving “credit where credit is due.”
For the full story, see http://www.independent.co.ukThe Yoga in the West
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Cathay Pacific has partnered with Pure Yoga to
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‘Travel Well with Yoga’. Split into six easy-to-follow
videos featuring founding teacher Patrick Creelman
and senior instructor and co-founder Almen Wong,
the series demonstrates yoga and meditation routines
that can be done before, during or after a flight.
Exercises are designed to improve circulation,
enhance joint mobility and relax the mind for a
comfortable and restful journey. This great new
programme is offered across all Cathay Pacific routes.