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A Brief History Of Yoga: 5000 Years In 5 Minutes

Name: A Brief History Of Yoga: 5000 Years In 5 Minutes
Uploaded: 2019-04-16T03:12:55.000Z
Duration: 8 min 5 s
Channel: Tessa Leon
Description: Yoga, as it's commonly practiced in the west, looks very different today than it did at it's inception in India 5000 years ago. So how did we get here? Take a whirlwind tour through the historical phases and evolution of this spiritual path, from magical spells to downward facing dogs, as we trace the trajectory from ancient practice to modern phenomenon.

by Tessa Leon

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Yoga, as it's commonly practiced in the west, looks very different today than it did at it's inception in India 5000 years ago. So how did we get here? Take a whirlwind tour through the historical phases and evolution of this spiritual path, from magical spells to downward facing dogs, as we trace the trajectory from ancient practice to modern phenomenon.

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Tessa Leon

Adelaide, Australia

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Tessa Leon

Adelaide, Australia

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