New Books Network Barbora Sojkova and Theodora Wildcroft, "Yoga Studies in Five Minutes" (Equinox Publishing, 2025)
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Theodora Wildcroft, a yoga studies scholar and academic co-editor, teams up with Dr. Barbora Sojkova, a Vedicist and Sanskrit expert, to discuss their book, which offers a deep dive into yoga's diverse cultural and historical landscape. They talk about balancing accessibility and academic rigor, exploring pivotal questions about yoga's origins, practices, and modern interpretations. The duo highlights standout contributions from various scholars and shares insights into the role of narratives in shaping community values and the ideal of the yogic life.
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Accessible Scholarship Is Rigorous
- Academic accessibility requires precision, not dumbing down.
- Yoga Studies in Five Minutes aims to be rigorous, concise, and readable for varied audiences.
Structure Content As Short FAQs
- Frame entries as clear, frequently asked questions to reach lay and academic readers.
- Organize content into thematic categories so instructors can assign single 1200-word readings.
Six Thematic Lenses Cover Yoga
- The book groups 60 questions into six thematic sections spanning history to contemporary practice.
- Sections include: what is yoga, goals, health, practice, study methods, modern development, and today's forms.
