Podcast
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.
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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.
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Meet Patanjiali - Ep.3 The Gangetic plane: a hotbet for Yoga thinkers
In this episode, we explore the rich historical and cultural environment of the Indian subcontinent that gave rise to some of its most important thinkers, including Patañjali. We examine the social, philosophical, and spiritual currents of the time, highlighting the traditions, debates, and practices that shaped the intellectual landscape in which the Yoga Sutra emerged.
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