Daniel Simpson

Daniel Simpson, an expert on the history of modern yoga, discusses the roots of modern yoga, the East/West exchange, the impact of key figures like Krishnamacharya and Iyengar, the role of direct experience in yoga, and the transformation of yoga from traditional Indian teachings to mass industrial practices. The podcast also explores the intersection of yoga with politics, the evolution of non-seated postures in yoga texts, and the ambiguity of concentration in yoga practice.