"Asana is not equal to posture. Natarajasana is not 'dancer's pose.' Vrikshasana is not 'tree pose.'"
Yogacharya Nilachal on why de-Sanskritizing yoga erases cultural context and spiritual meaning. The concern isn't just language—it's about honoring roots while allowing evolution.
Also: Why yoga's true purpose was samadhi, not health. Health is transitional.
New Yoga Scussion episode drops this Wednesday.
Audio: https://tinyurl.com/yogascussion-p9
YouTube: https://youtu.be/XBjB6L-E5dg?si=JdOErSTed_Tkq4zT
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