http://www.ghoshyoga.orgenHistoryCopyright Ghosh Yogahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/08f4fee1b40e7092735dea9300e7cc50.jpghttp://www.ghoshyoga.orgThu, 13 Nov 2025 10:37:34 +0000Ghosh YogaGhosh Yogafeeds@spreaker.comYoga Masters Scott and Ida chat about various aspects of yoga from history and philosophy to practice and science. Through lively and thoughtful discussion, Yoga World communicates the meaning of these concepts in a simple way to explore how they...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chakras-old-and-new--68551550
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Roots of Yoga by Mallinson and Singleton
Yoga Body by Mark Singleton
The Serpent Power by Arthur Avalon
Rainbow Body by Kurt Leland]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68551550Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:37:33 +0000Ghosh YogaThis week we are talking about all things "chakra." Where did they come from and how have they changed over time. We dig into the details of the "modern" or "western" chakra system before going back in time. The chakras find their origins in another...
Referenced:
Roots of Yoga by Mallinson and Singleton
Yoga Body by Mark Singleton
The Serpent Power by Arthur Avalon
Rainbow Body by Kurt Leland]]>2169body,cakra,chakra,elements,history,kundalini,mallinson,roots,shakra,singleton,yoga,yogicfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-say-chakra-a-bonus-mini-episode--68550980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68550980Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:28:17 +0000Ghosh YogaHow do you say the word "chakra"? Is it shakra, kakra or chakra? It is easy to mispronounce this word because of the way it transliterates into the Roman (English) alphabet. But ultimately it is not a hard thing to understand or say. 235body,cackra,chakra,shakra,yoga,yogicfalse4bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/microcosm-and-the-essence-of-life--68434555
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Referenced: Roots of Yoga by James Mallinson and Mark Singleton]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68434555Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:30:07 +0000Ghosh YogaWe continue the conversation about the nature of the Yogic Body, discussing a couple more big picture concepts. Sometimes the Yogic Body is a microcosm of the universe, with winds, planets and moons. We also consider whether the body evolves from the...
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Referenced: Roots of Yoga by James Mallinson and Mark Singleton]]>1720body,cakra,chakra,history,kundalini,life,microcosm,subtle,yoga,yogicfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-yogic-body-real--68283618
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Referenced: Yoga Body by Mark Singleton]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68283618Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:30:07 +0000Ghosh YogaWe kick off our season-long discussion of The Yogic Body, tackling some big questions before digging into details. What is the difference between the "Yogic Body" and the "Subtle Body"? (5:42) We briefly introduce all the elements of the Yogic Body —...
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Referenced: Yoga Body by Mark Singleton]]>1940bandha,body,cakra,chakra,history,kundalini,nadi,subtle,yoga,yogicfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-season-the-yogic-body-coming-soon--68196820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68196820Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:11 +0000Ghosh YogaWe are back for a new season of Yoga World! This miniseries will cover the Yogic Body — chakras, kundalini, nadis and so much more. Stay tuned!118body,cakra,chakra,history,kundalini,subtle,yoga,yogicfalse4trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-many-benefits-of-posture-practice--57939513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57939513Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:36:52 +0000Ghosh YogaWhy do we practice yoga postures? What are the benefits that we hope to get, and what have teachers told us will happen? This episode digs into the purpose and benefits of posture practice, especially in the past hundred years. Two big schools emerge,...2815anatomy,asana,benefit,hatha,health,history,metaphysics,posture,purpose,science,secular,sutra,yogafalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alignment-part-2-prana-and-virtue--57769079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57769079Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:03 +0000Ghosh YogaContinuing the conversation about alignment from the last episode, the discussion veers into 'prana' and 'virtue.' How does the body affect the flow of prana? For that matter, what is prana? And how does our physical alignment affect or symbolize our...2610alignment,body,flexibility,hatha,history,prana,upright,virtue,yogafalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-body-as-math-alignment-body-20th-century--57636590
This episode is the first of two about alignment, covering the first three "buckets" of what it means.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57636590Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:54:14 +0000Ghosh YogaScott and Ida discuss the nature of "alignment" throughout the last hundred years. Did older texts talk about alignment? When did it become important, and how did that change the way we practice yoga? Is alignment a good idea? They cover early...
This episode is the first of two about alignment, covering the first three "buckets" of what it means.]]>3441alignment,asana,body,health,history,posture,practice,research,yogafalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-body-in-ancient-practice--47620117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47620117Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:05:09 +0000Ghosh YogaPrior to the Yoga Sutras, the body is mostly held still to facilitate meditation. Also, a discussion of the Jain practices of austerity to burn karma. And an exploration of the Buddhist walking meditation, a practice that intentionally moves the body!2467ancient,asana,austerity,bhagavad,body,buddha,buddhism,gita,hatha,health,history,jain,jainism,patanjali,sutra,upanishad,yogafalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asana-in-the-yoga-sutras--47397770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47397770Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:05:08 +0000Ghosh YogaWe dig into the Yoga Sutras to see what they say about asana practice. They are briefly explained as part of the eight-limbed system, and often included in arguments about disease and health. Are they a suitable form of meditation? Is modern asana...2662asana,body,disease,hatha,history,meditation,patanjali,posture,sutras,tradition,vyasa,yogafalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ancient-postures-part-2-tantra-early-hatha--47264262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47264262Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:05:11 +0000Ghosh YogaFollowing last week's episode which looked at yoga postures in the main texts of hathayoga, this week we look at postures in the earliest hathayoga as well as the tantric practices that influenced them. Plus discussion of the three (or four) ways to...2077asana,chakras,exercise,hatha,history,meditation,postures,research,spirituality,tantra,yogafalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/postures-are-ancient-aren-t-they-part-1-hathayoga--47171275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47171275Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:05:05 +0000Ghosh YogaWhat are yoga postures like in hathayoga? Scott & Ida dig into a couple Hatha texts and compare the asana instruction to modern practice.2710asana,gheranda,hatha,health,history,posture,pradipika,tradition,yogafalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-about-asana-season-3-coming-soon--46991535
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#ghoshyoga]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46991535Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:49:45 +0000Ghosh YogaSeason 3 of Yoga World is all about asana! Myths, questions, history- a whole bunch of fascinating topics that relate to the practice of yoga postures. Heat? Oxygenation? We will dive into the concept of yoga as health. Make sure to subscribe and...
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#ghoshyoga]]>62asana,breath,breathing,ghosh,health,heat,history,myth,postures,practice,science,yogafalse3trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-looking-back-on-the-20th-century--41072879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41072879Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:21:58 +0000Ghosh YogaScott & Ida consider the whole century, including its progression, its changes, and the questions left unanswered. Is yoga healthy? Do the internal organs relate to the chakras? Is yoga inherently peaceful? They cover lots of territory as they...2154asana,health,history,independence,india,nationalism,yogafalse211bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-flow-and-authenticity-1990-1999--40922733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40922733Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:15 +0000Ghosh YogaIn the 1990s, yoga becomes powerful and hot. The birth of "Power Yoga", and everyone ties their teaching back to the Yoga Sutras. AG Mohan stimulates a conversation about the paradox of belief.3035asana,ashtanga,astanga,belief,birch,desikachar,flow,history,jois,power,religion,yogafalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yoga-is-everything-1980-1989--40644216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40644216Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:11 +0000Ghosh YogaFitness is king. While yoga has gradually become more physical, now we just want the exercise without the label 'yoga'. The first significant scientific study about yoga's aerobic impact, and Iyengar writes about performing for crowds.2389aerobics,asana,bikram,contortion,history,iyengar,performance,yogafalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secularization-1970-1979--40390190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40390190Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:00:06 +0000Ghosh YogaThe spiritual roots get stripped out of both yoga and meditation, leaving non-denominational practices for health and happiness. Add to that new trends in fitness and the dawn of aerobic exercise. Plus a special Elvis song about yoga.28551970s,elvis,meditation,secular,yogafalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beatles-iyengar-and-the-asana-explosion-1960-1969--40275239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40275239Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:00:05 +0000Ghosh YogaThe culture of the world changes drastically in the 1960s and yoga is part of it. Even the Beatles are meditating and put Yogananda on their cover. Two of the most game-changing books of the 20th century are here, as asana becomes central, with a side...2854asana,beatles,bhagavad,devananda,gita,history,india,iyengar,mahesh,meditation,tm,transcendental,upanishad,vishnu,yogafalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-impossible-possible-1950-1959--39898901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39898901Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:26:12 +0000Ghosh YogaScott and Ida discuss yoga in the 1950s, including the arrival of yoga in Hollywood, the rise of contortion, and whether holistic health is in opposition to accomplishing the impossible.2943asana,health,history,holistic,hollywood,india,yogafalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/upheaval-1940-1949--37445703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37445703Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:00:03 +0000Ghosh YogaThe second world war puts a lot of things on hold including yoga, but it creates famine and Indian Independence. This week we discuss yogic superpowers, nationalism and the idea that all religions are actually the same. Join us!3192asana,history,independence,india,nationalism,perennialism,war,world,yogafalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/athlete-doctor-swami-1930-1939--31343406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31343406Wed, 17 Jun 2020 05:00:13 +0000Ghosh YogaBy 1930 yoga and physical exercise are synonymous. The 1930s bring the marriage of the Sun Salute with yoga asanas, as well as the continuation of exercises for beauty, for women this time.29381930s,asana,beauty,history,krishnamacharya,salute,sun,yogafalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yoga-becomes-healthy-1920-1929--30066320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30066320Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:10 +0000Ghosh YogaYogis in India develop scientific experiments and strive for the perfectly proportioned body. Above all, yoga is refashioned as a health regimen that is fit for Indian nationalism.29381920s,bodybuilding,fitness,history,india,yogafalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-decade-of-will-power-1910-1919--28399893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28399893Wed, 27 May 2020 05:05:06 +0000Ghosh YogaAurobindo marries Western science with Eastern consciousness, Bukh encourages suppleness for health and Yogendra invents the yoga studio. Yoga tries to outgrow the occult mysticism of its recent past while embracing the idea that 'will-power' can...2605aurobindo,gymnastics,history,india,mysticism,newthought,willpower,yoga,yogendrafalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-science-meets-the-mystical-1900-1909--27793542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27793542Wed, 20 May 2020 05:00:20 +0000Ghosh YogaThe first episode of "Traveling Through the Decades" which digs into each decade of the 20th century and its impact on yoga. The first decade of the century brings the reintegration of Hatha Yoga into the conversation, as well as some new techniques...2571abhedananda,aurobindo,calcutta,hatha,history,india,kolkata,mysticism,prana,raja,yogafalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bahamas-the-beach-and-the-bhagavad-gita--26831736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26831736Wed, 06 May 2020 11:29:36 +0000Ghosh YogaA month at an ashram in the Bahamas and up before dawn. Breathing practice, chores and 12+ hours spent sitting. Plus, how Swami Vishnudevananda started the first teacher training (maybe) in the West.1229ashram,bhagavad,gita,pranayama,sivananda,vishnudevananda,yogafalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-hatha-was-healthy--25506237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25506237Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:11 +0000Ghosh YogaHatha yoga underwent a big change in the 1920s and 30s, mixing with various health and exercise practices to resemble what we think of as modern yoga. Scott & Ida discuss the transition and their trip to Kuvalayananda's laboratory in Lonavla,...1294bayam,bikram,exercise,ghosh,hatha,history,kaivalyadhama,kuvalayananda,yogafalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/labanya-the-library--24944175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24944175Wed, 08 Apr 2020 03:30:12 +0000Ghosh YogaIda spends countless painful hours at the library in search of Labanya Palit's mythical lost book from the 1950s.1398bikram,calcutta,ghosh,kolkata,library,women,yogafalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-global-treasure-hunt--24688796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24688796Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:08:25 +0000Ghosh YogaScott and Ida remember the first time they heard about the lost manuscript of Buddha Bose. How it brought them to Kolkata, introduced them to the family of Buddha Bose, and how they spent months shipping thousands of books around the world.1163bose,buddha,calcutta,ghosh,india,kolkata,travel,yogafalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-overnight-train-to-ranchi--24148245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24148245Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:26:22 +0000Ghosh YogaOn their first trip to India with Jerome, the trip to Ranchi provided plenty of stress and difficulty. When they finally arrived, a beautiful garden awaited.1019ghosh,india,ranchi,train,travel,yoga,yoganandafalse11full