Theodora Wildcroft
Academic co-editor of Yoga Studies in Five Minutes and scholar of yoga studies who has published a monograph and works on accessible, rigorous introductions to the field.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 47min
Barbora Sojkova and Theodora Wildcroft, "Yoga Studies in Five Minutes" (Equinox Publishing, 2025)
Dr. Theodora Wildcroft, a yoga studies scholar and academic co-editor, teams up with Dr. Barbora Sojkova, a Vedicist and Sanskrit expert, to discuss their book, which offers a deep dive into yoga's diverse cultural and historical landscape. They talk about balancing accessibility and academic rigor, exploring pivotal questions about yoga's origins, practices, and modern interpretations. The duo highlights standout contributions from various scholars and shares insights into the role of narratives in shaping community values and the ideal of the yogic life.
Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
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.
