Keen on Yoga Podcast Ep275 How Western Influences Shaped Modern Yoga

Ep 275 Adam Keen – How Western Influences Shaped Modern Yoga Adam explores the evolution of modern postural yoga from 2007 to 2026, examining influences, shifts in teacher-student dynamics, social media impact, and cultural changes. Key Topics • Influences of Western gymnastics and body culture on yoga • The role of scholarship in redefining yoga's history • Changes in teacher-student dynamics and authority • Impact of social media and fashion on yoga culture • The blending of traditional and modern influences in yoga SUPPORT KEEN ON YOGA Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf CONNECT WITH ADAM Website: www.keenonyoga.com Instagram: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga In person events: https://www.keenonyoga.com/all-events/ WATCH https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga LISTEN Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Keen on Yoga Podcast 01:31 The Evolution of Modern Postural Yoga 04:57 Influences on Modern Yoga 10:18 The Synthesis of Traditional and Modern Practices 15:39 The Changing Landscape of Yoga 20:57 Reflections on the Past and Future of Yoga 28:07 The Evolution of Yoga Teaching 30:31 The Shift in Teacher-Student Dynamics 33:48 The Impact of Yoga Teacher Training Programs 37:33 The Rise of Yoga Anatomy Education 41:40 Adjustments and Teaching Methodologies 44:37 Inclusivity and Representation in Yoga 46:34 The Influence of Yoga Fashion and Social Media 50:55 The New Age Influence on Modern Yoga