History of Asana and the politics of Cultural Appropriation

Asana may not be as old as you think, but its short history is full of cosmopolitan intrigue. In this module, we will delve deep into the history of the physical practice of yoga. We will look at how yogis have always experimented with physical posture by incorporating various forms of movement in their practices. These practices that span centuries are constantly being adapted to new scientific findings, new environmental conditions, societal preferences, and social norms.

After providing a firm historical foundation about the history of asana, we will turn our gaze to the systemic power dynamics of race, class and gender within the yoga industry in North America.

This online module will operate as a flipped classroom. Participants will be sent about an hour of material to read prior to the workshop. Our time together will include lectures and discussion on yoga history, the politics of contemporary yoga, as well as ample time for your questions and curiosities. Dialogue will be interspersed with guided movement practices. Come ready to unlearn and bring along all the questions about cultural appropriation that you've been too nervous to voice.

Early bird pricing available until Feb 21st $80 USD

After Feb 21st $100 USD