

Stewart Home
Novelist, filmmaker, and art historian. Author of the book 'Fascist Yoga', which explores the connections between yoga, wellness culture, and the far right.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 57min
Fascist Yoga!
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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 41min
Yoga’s secret fascist history
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.