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The yogi as hermit, warrior, criminal and showman
How the modern world changed the life and reputation of the yogi.
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Sun salutations and yoga synthesis in India
Surya namaskars, or sun salutations, have a long history in South Asia, but their place at the heart of modern yoga is more recent.
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Yoga gets physical
Modern yoga owes a debt to the physical culture movement that created a world obsessed with health and fitness.
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Vivekananda’s journey
How a young Indian monk’s travels around the world inspired modern yoga.
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Not one yoga, but many yogas
From ancient tradition to modern gym class, yoga means many things to many people.
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How to play with people who are better than you
It’s frustrating to lose a game to the same player every time. But help is at hand. Discover the ways you can make a game respond dynamically to participants so everyone has a chance of winning.
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Yoga adapts to time and place
A yoga teacher in 1930s India inspired today’s transnational practice with his spectacular fusion of tradition and innovation.