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The Evolution and Commercialization of Modern Postural Yoga
This chapter explores the historical development of modern postural yoga, focusing on its roots in the 19th and 20th centuries and the impacts of influential figures like Swami Vivekananda. It also discusses the merging of traditional hatha yoga with Western fitness trends, along with the challenges posed by commercialization and the ongoing dialogues about yoga's spiritual and physical dimensions.
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