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Towards scientific values

The presence of science and technology at the dawn of the 20th century was already too pervasive to be ignored by yoga proponents. In this Episode we discuss how each modern yoga Guru had to take a stand in respect to scientific values.

Yoga, esoterism and alternative healing

Making a journey in the Indian religiosity of late 19th century, in this Episode we discover that many themes of Western esotericism, occultism and transcendentalism were also recurring themes of Hinduism also in Yoga traditions.

Between science and the occult

As Yoga is often associated with science, as much it is with the occult. Why this dichotomy? In this Episode we discuss the origin of this 'double existence' of yoga, looking back at the beginning of the 18th century.

Is Yoga a science? - Part 2

Science, pseudoscience, scientific evidence or hearsay, statistically significant results, double blind studies, placebo effect and representative sample. Science speaks to us, with its language and method developed during its history... in this episode we explain the key moments of the meeting between yoga and science.

Is Yoga a science? - Part 1

You have probably already heard the expressions “Yoga is a Science” or “The Science of Yoga”. Indeed, both are pretty common sayings in mainstream yoga circles which seasoned practitioners, teachers and insiders just take for granted. But, is it actually so?