{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63c85c5e9ae24b0011601ab4/69c6d08ac2759aa9b1309959?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Asana can be a gateway into the wider yoga tradition | Patrick Franco","description":"<p>In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott talks with yoga teacher Patrick Franco discusses the importance of asana within the broader context of yoga philosophy. He explores how movement, breath, and mindfulness can be integrated to achieve the true goals of yoga, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the significance of lineage and authentic practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Read Patrick’s article in Yoga Journal: <a href=\"https://www.yogajournal.com/teach/asana-yoga/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.yogajournal.com/teach/asana-yoga/</a></p><p>Practice with Patrick: <a href=\"https://yogarenew.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://yogarenew.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Yoga and Asana</p><p>06:06 The Importance of Asana in Yoga</p><p>10:31 Post-COVID Yoga Landscape</p><p>13:58 Asana as a Gateway to Community</p><p>29:56 Gender Dynamics in Yoga Practice</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Yoga, Asana, Yoga Philosophy, Movement, Breath, Lineage, Yoga Practice, Spirituality, Yoga Education</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Hindu American Foundation"}