Edward Clark and Laurie A Greene

Ep 224 Edward Clark & Laurie Greene - Future of Modern Yoga in the Studio and Beyond Edward Clark: www.tripsichore.com | @tripsichore Laurie Green: www.laurieagreene.com "The body is what creates consciousness." Adam, Edward, and Laurie explore the themes presented in their book 'Yoga and the Body: The Future of Modern Yoga in the Studio and Beyond.' They discuss the definitions of yoga, the differences between asana and vinyasa, the importance of rituals in yoga practice, and the role of community versus individual practice. They also delve into the intersection of science and yoga, address myths and misconceptions, and contemplate the future of yoga practice, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and the potentiality of the body in understanding reality. 25% discount code: ADC25 (if you buy at Routledge using the link below) https://www.routledge.com/Yoga-and-the-Body-The-Future-of-Modern-Yoga-in-the-Studio-and-Beyond/Clark-Greene/p/book/9781032731032?srsltid=AfmBOorPp_QbYARmzZA2XImxMY9txiuBk7x3QQZlLVMVuLkmxNcPUTV9 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Yoga and the Body 04:59 Asana vs. Vinyasa: Exploring Movement and Stillness 10:08 The Role of Texts and Tradition in Modern Yoga 15:06 Rituals in Yoga Practice: Context and Community 20:01 Emotional Intensity and Memory in Yoga 25:04 The Balance of Community and Individual Practice 29:57 Questioning Spirituality and the Concept of God in Yoga 34:59 Language and Floating Signifiers in Yoga 40:47 The Tyranny of Rationality 43:00 Understanding Samkhya Philosophy 46:04 The Nature of Purusha and Potentiality 50:11 Yoga as a Search for Meaning 52:04 Rejection of Western Culture in Yoga 54:51 The Role of Science in Yoga 55:49 Experiential Learning in Yoga 01:00:02 The Premise of Brokenness in Yoga 01:03:49 The Future of Yoga and Human Potential LISTEN ON PODCAST Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga SUPPORT KEEN ON YOGA Subscribe, like and share our videos Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Patrons €10 per month: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ FOLLOW ADAM https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga Website: www.keenonyoga.com Instagram: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Key Notes • Yoga is the study of self and reality. • The body creates consciousness, making it central to practice. • Rituals in yoga enhance the experience and create community. • Community in yoga can sometimes overshadow individual practice. • The future of yoga lies in the hands of practitioners, not texts or gurus. • Science and yoga can coexist, but yoga also explores the experiential. • Myths in yoga often conflate physical ability with spiritual attainment. • Potentiality in yoga encourages exploration beyond traditional practices. • The context of a yoga practice influences its effectiveness. • Yoga should be a discipline that encourages questioning and personal growth.