Yoga Bodies

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This book examines the transformation of yoga in the modern world, challenging traditional understandings of its origins and practices.

It argues that much of what is considered yoga today is a modern invention blending Indian spirituality with Western physical culture.

The book explores the impact of colonialism, nationalism, and globalization on the evolution of yoga.

It analyzes the social, cultural, and economic forces that have shaped contemporary yoga practices.

It offers a critical perspective on the commercialization and commodification of yoga in the West.

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