Episode Details

Daniela Bevilacqua, a research associate at the University of SOAS in London, speaks about the Hatha Yoga tradition, the past lack of research and the recent surge of interest in the subject. 

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Key Points

·      Hatha Yoga texts have been overlooked in the past, with more focus on the philosophical side of yoga.

·      The recent surge of interest in Hatha Yoga is due to scholars and practitioners addressing the textual sources with a different curiosity.

·      Tapas (austerities) and Hatha Yoga are closely connected, with tapas being a form of inner heat produced through austerities.

·      Sadhus practice extreme body modifications for various reasons, including spiritual devotion, burning karma, and the well-being of society.

·      Further research is needed to explore the historical development of Hatha Yoga and its connection to tapas. Sadhus claim to possess various supernatural powers, such as mind reading and walking on leaves.

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