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History of Yoga

From the beginning of yoga, to the yoga sutra, to modern types of yoga, we answer the yoga history questions you’ve always been wondering about the ancient practice.

History of Yoga

Let’s Talk About Yoga & Faith

YJ Senior Editor Tamara Jeffries set out to answer some perennial questions about whether yoga is secular or spiritual. What she discovered: It’s both. And more.

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