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Yoga’s secret fascist history

The Prospect Podcast

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Yoga, Ideology, and the Internet

This chapter examines how the internet has transformed modern yoga, revealing its unexpected ties to alt-right movements and controversial figures like Savitri Devi. It discusses the impact of digital communities on the promotion of unverified beliefs and the intersection of yoga with nationalist ideologies, particularly in contemporary India. The conversation emphasizes the importance of critical evaluation of sources and the risks posed by the commercialization of yoga intertwined with extremist narratives.

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