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.