Pop Culture Yoga
Like many Americans, I first went to a Yoga class looking for an exercise regime that would also make me flexible. Unknowingly to me, Yoga at its essence is a complete science to living and a self-honoring spirtual path. It did not take long for me to begin to dig deeper into the philosophy of Yoga nor for me to see the positive effects on my mind, body, and spirit.
Mrinalini Reddy of the Medill School at Northwestern University published an article this week that explores the popularity of Yoga in America and the lack of spirituality in many Yoga classes. Read the article: Yoga teachers question loss of spirituality in Western methods.