Asana can be a gateway into the wider yoga tradition | Patrick Franco

In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott talks with yoga teacher Patrick Franco discusses the importance of asana within the broader context of yoga philosophy. He explores how movement, breath, and mindfulness can be integrated to achieve the true goals of yoga, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the significance of lineage and authentic practice.

Read Patrick’s article in Yoga Journal: https://www.yogajournal.com/teach/asana-yoga/

Practice with Patrick: https://yogarenew.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Yoga and Asana

06:06 The Importance of Asana in Yoga

10:31 Post-COVID Yoga Landscape

13:58 Asana as a Gateway to Community

29:56 Gender Dynamics in Yoga Practice

Keywords

Yoga, Asana, Yoga Philosophy, Movement, Breath, Lineage, Yoga Practice, Spirituality, Yoga Education

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