Stewart Home

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.