The Documentary Podcast Heart and Soul: Reclaiming yoga
Oct 11, 2024
Jasminder Bahia is a dedicated yoga teacher and trainer challenging the commercialization of yoga, seeking to reconnect with its spiritual essence. Tejal Patel, co-host of 'Yoga is Dead,' dives into the complexities of racism and cultural appropriation within the yoga industry. They discuss the struggle to maintain authenticity in a $100 billion market, share personal reflections on identity and heritage, and advocate for inclusivity in yoga teaching. Their insights aim to reclaim yoga's roots while addressing contemporary challenges.
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Yoga's Commercialization
- The booming $100 billion yoga industry offers diverse styles, from hot yoga to beer yoga.
- This vast selection raises concerns about the distortion of yoga's spiritual essence.
Jasminder's Reflection
- Geeta Pendse visits her yoga teacher, Jasminder Bahia, in Nottingham.
- Jasminder is reevaluating her role in the yoga industry after two decades of teaching.
Jasminder's Yoga Journey
- Jasminder Bahia grew up in a Sikh household practicing Bhakti yoga.
- She later trained in India, initially without the intention of teaching.