Anjali Rao

In a thought-provoking discussion, Anjali Rao, a scholarly yoga teacher and author of Yoga as Embodied Resistance, delves into yoga's complex history through an intersectional feminist lens. She shares how her Indian heritage and years in the U.S. influenced her perspective on yoga as a collective creation shaped by various cultural forces. Anjali highlights the impact of resistance movements on yoga, discusses the importance of making academic research accessible to practitioners, and reflects on personal experiences that have informed her journey.