Ep 272 Amanda Lucia – The Cultural Politics of Yoga

Ep 272 Amanda Lucia – The Cultural Politics of Yoga

In this insightful interview, Amanda Lucia, Professor of Studies of Religion, discusses her book 'White Utopias' and explores the complex issues surrounding modern yoga, cultural appropriation, exoticism, and racial dynamics within the yoga community. The conversation delves into festival experiences, the impact of capitalism, and the importance of authentic cultural engagement.

Main Topics:

  • · Cultural appropriation in yoga
  • · The role of festivals in modern yoga culture
  • · Exoticism and orientalism in spiritual practices

Websites:

www.amandajeanlucia.com

www.religionandsexualabuseproject.org

Books:

Reflections of Amma: Devotees in a Global Embrace (2014)

White Utopias: The Religious Exoticism of Transformational Festivals (2020)

A Cultural History of Hinduism: Age of Independence (1947-2017) (2024)

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