Part two of our two-part deep dive into yoga’s roots with Dr. Douglas Brooks, Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester and scholar of Hinduism, South Asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. Learn how the practice of yoga provides a deeper connection with ourselves, our creativity, community, and greater purpose.
Part two of Derik’s conversation with Professor of Religion Dr. Douglas Brooks expands on the origins of yoga, its rich history of borrowing from other cultures and time periods, and its connection to our understanding of true freedom today. They also discuss yoga as a form of self-care—in body and mind—and how we can ultimately live a more healthy, fulfilled life of connection and purpose.
If you missed part one (episode #10) of this conversation, you can listen to it on Glo.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app. For more teachings by Douglas Brooks, go to rajanaka.com, and for more related content, use the links below to check out our extensive library on Glo.com.
Links to Glo Classes:
Teacher page https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-douglas-brooks
Part 1: The Origins of the Word ‘Yoga’ https://www.glo.com/class/5946
How the World Was Created by Yoga https://www.glo.com/class/5533
Is Yoga Religious? https://www.glo.com/class/3285
Part 2: A Deeper Understanding of Yoga Definitions and Traditions https://www.glo.com/class/3274
Vedas and Upanishads https://www.glo.com/class/3271
Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita https://www.glo.com/class/3279
Reading list https://medium.com/@derikmills/what-is-yoga-ce46420bf25a