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Patrick McCartney, "Authenticity, Legitimacy and the Transglobal Yoga Industry: A Sociological Analysis of Shanti Mandir" (Routledge, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Dynamics of Authority in Yoga

This chapter examines the influence of Muktananda's lineage on a particular yoga movement, focusing on the tensions between tradition and modern marketing. It also narrates a researcher's experience within an ashram, revealing the complexities and interpersonal conflicts that challenge the community's authenticity.

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