Stewart Home

In this engaging conversation, counterculture icon Stewart Home delves into his provocative new book, unlocking unsettling links between yoga, fascism, and wellness. Joined by industry veteran Patrick Hughes, they explore the punk scene's fight against racism, the emergence of far-right ideologies, and how misogyny creeps into the yoga community. With sharp wit, they critique the commercialization of spirituality and the dangers of incel culture, all while inviting listeners to reconsider the intersection of wellness and politics.

Stewart Home, an artist, writer, and activist, dives into the surprising connections between modern postural yoga and far-right movements in his book, Fascist Yoga. He explores yoga's historical ties to figures like Pierre Bernard and Aleister Crowley, discussing how anti-vaccine skepticism permeated yoga communities. Home critiques the individualistic culture of yoga and its capitalist exploitation, while questioning whether this spiritual practice can confront its problematic past. He also probes into why sex scandals are prevalent in yoga settings, revealing disturbing hierarchies.

In a thought-provoking conversation, Stewart Home, a novelist, filmmaker, and art historian, dives into the unsettling connections between yoga and far-right ideologies, as outlined in his book 'Fascist Yoga'. He reveals how yoga’s history is intertwined with dubious figures and extremist beliefs, from its early 20th-century reinvention to its incorporation by Nazis and alt-right influencers today. Stewart highlights the rise of anti-science trends within wellness culture and explores how misinformation spreads through digital platforms, emphasizing the need for critical thinking in modern practices.