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Theodora Wildcroft

A researcher, anthropologist, and long-time yoga teacher. Her work explores post-lineage yoga, focusing on its connections with animism, paganism, and somatic practices, and its implications for diverse bodies and minds.

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Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 5min

Yoga, Disability, and Animism, with Theo Wildcroft

Theodora Wildcroft, a researcher and long-time yoga teacher, explores the transformative power of yoga, especially for diverse bodies and minds. She discusses her ethnographic work linking yoga with animism and paganism, while emphasizing liberatory practices for neurodivergent individuals. The conversation delves into issues like cultural appropriation, the impact of colonialism, and the evolution of yoga in modern contexts. Theo's insights highlight the importance of personal narratives and communal experiences in reshaping yoga's future.