History of yoga 2
April 21, 2024
History of Yoga
The Roots of Yoga: Ancient Modern, Mark Singletonhttps://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/english/pdfs/The-Roots-of-Yoga-by-Dr-Mark-Singleton-Yoga-Journal-Feb-4-2001.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Yoga, Brief History of an Idea, David Gordon White http://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/i9565.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Please read the articles in this assignment and write a 2 page (400-600 word) response addressing the following three questions. You can also use your knowledge from the prior History of Yoga assignment as reference.
1) In White’s article he refers to the “ gap between the ancient, ‘classical’ yoga tradition and yoga as we know it” today. What is the meaning of the word yoga and how does this relate to the practice of yoga past and present?
2) In Mark Singleton’s article he refers to yoga as “a vast and ancient tree with many roots and branches”. Can you describe your understanding of this tree, roots and branches?
3) Have these articles changed your understanding of the yoga?
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