Let’s Deep Dive
I write science informed articles on yoga, spirituality & wellness. My intention is to share the techniques and ideas that have benefited my life for the past 20 years of practice by aligning spiritual philosophy & scientific study.
Top 5 Yoga Myths — Debunked with a Dose of Reality
The romantic notion that yoga has been passed down unchanged for 5,000 years is, well, a stretch.
Yes, ancient texts like the Rig Veda mention the word “yuj”, meaning to yoke or unite. But in context, it referred to hitching horses to chariots, not downward dogs.
The physical postures we associate with yoga today? They gained prominence in the 20th century, notably through Krishnamacharya in the 1930s, who blended traditional practices with modern movements.
So, while yoga’s philosophical roots are ancient, the practice we know today is a modern evolution — and that’s something to celebrate.