BETA
Chapter 1
The ancient origins of yoga
Chapter 2
How yoga became physical
Chapter 3
The science of breath and body
Chapter 4
Yoga across the globe
YOUR GOAL
Master of The journey of yoga
Ch 4 · Yoga across the globe
esther Yoga across the globe
Ancient India's lore, Now on every shore, Yoga Day, June twenty-one!
esther Yoga is now used worldwide as a therapeutic tool in non-traditional spaces like classrooms and correctional facilities.
esther As yoga became a multi-billion dollar industry, conversations emerged about honoring its spiritual Indian roots.
Fun Fact
Space yoga: In 1984, Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma practiced yoga in space to combat the effects of zero gravity.
Glossary
yoga (noun)
A system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation practiced to promote health and relaxation. Swami Vivekananda introduced the practice to the West at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
A system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation practiced to promote health and relaxation. Swami Vivekananda introduced the practice to the West at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
Quiz
What style of yoga, developed in the late 20th century, involves holding passive poses for up to five minutes?
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What is the primary temperature used in traditional hot yoga classes popularized in the 1970s?
Quiz
Which modern yoga style utilizes suspended silk hammocks to support the body in mid-air?
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How many countries co-sponsored the United Nations resolution to establish International Day of Yoga?
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Which global initiative brings trauma-informed yoga into correctional facilities to help inmates manage stress?
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What is a common criticism regarding the commercialization of yoga in Western countries?
Quiz
In 1984, which Indian astronaut practiced yoga aboard a space station to study its effects in zero gravity?