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Homo Yogicus - Trailer

Who are today’s yoga practitioners, and what truly drives the global expansion of yoga? In this season, we explore the figure of the Homo Yogicus through the lens of contemporary research, examining who practices yoga today, their motivations, lifestyles, and health profiles.
Moving between the pursuit of personal wellbeing and the dynamics of the modern wellness industry, the series investigates how yoga has become both a tool for self-care and a rapidly growing global market.

Episode by episode, we unpack the data and narratives behind this phenomenon to better understand the reality of yoga practice in the 21st century.

Homo Yogicus - Ep.1 Need some help? Yoga and mental health

Why does yoga continue to grow worldwide? In this episode, we explore the deep connection between the human need for healing and the spread of yoga practices. By looking at both psychological and social dimensions of wellbeing, we reflect on how yoga has come to be perceived as a pathway to recovery, balance, and self-care—and why this promise of healing continues to attract an ever-expanding global community.

Homo Yogicus - Ep.2 Need some help? A matter of lifestyles

In the second part of this episode, we focus more closely on the growing prevalence of mental distress in contemporary life and the search for effective ways to address it. We examine how yoga practices—through breath, movement, and attention—are increasingly explored as supportive tools for regulating stress, improving emotional balance, and fostering mental resilience.

Homo Yogicus - Ep.3 An identikit of the yoga practitioner: socio-demographics

Who is the Homo Yogicus of today? In this episode, we trace the emerging socio-demographic portrait of the contemporary yoga practitioner, drawing on available research about demographics, motivations, lifestyles, and health profiles. By examining who practices yoga and why, we begin to understand the social and cultural forces shaping the global rise of this discipline.

Homo Yogicus - Ep.4 An identikit of the yoga practitioner: motivations

In the second part of this episode, we explore the motivations that lead people to begin practicing yoga. Drawing on scientific surveys and research studies, we examine the most common reasons reported by practitioners—from the search for physical wellbeing and stress reduction to the desire for greater balance, self-awareness, and quality of life.

Homo Yogicus - Ep.5 An identikit of the yoga practitioner: health status

In the third part of this episode, we tackle the intriguing question: are yoga practitioners actually healthier? Drawing on scientific studies and surveys, we explore the evidence on physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing among those who practice yoga, separating perception from data to uncover w