Philip Deslippe

Journalist and scholar Philip Deslippe discusses the origins of yoga in the United States, revealing how it was shaped by Asian immigrants adapting to nativist and racist climates. The podcast explores the intersection of different identities for South Asian individuals and the evolution of yoga practices from spiritual to physical health focus. It also delves into the impact of Asian American history on shaping US culture and the influence of Pacific Islander religions. Additionally, Dr. Bradley Onishi promotes a pop-up class on Christian nationalism and authoritarianism.