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Introducing the Sanskrit Studies Podcast news podcast Jun 23, 2021

Join renowned scholar of Sanskrit, Dr. Antonia Ruppel, for in-depth explorations into the field of Sanskrit Studies. Featuring candid conversations and interviews with scholars of Sanskrit across the disciplines of Indology, Linguistics, Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, and more.

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Podcast | Seth Powell on the New Books in Hindu Studies new books in hindu studies online education podcast raj balkaran śivayogapradīpikā Aug 03, 2020

YS Founder and Director Seth Powell was recently interviewed by Dr. Raj Balkaran for the New Books in Hindu Studies Podcast. Listen below for a rich discussion of Seth's doctoral work on the 15th-century Śivayogapradīpikā, new developments in Hindu and Yoga studies, and the...

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Introducing the Yogic Studies Podcast news podcast May 11, 2020

 

It is with great excitement to announce the launch of our latest venture, The Yogic Studies Podcast! This Podcast has been a long-time in the making, and the timing was finally right to bring this project to fruition. 

The Yogic Studies Podcast, hosted by Seth Powell, will offer...

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Seth Powell and Chase Bossart on Yoga Talks Podcast debate jbrownyoga podcast pātañjalayogaśāstra sanskrit sanskrittranslation svadhyaya viveka yogadebate yogahistory yogaonline yogaphilosophy yogasutras yogatalks yogatalkspodcast yogateachers Jan 05, 2020

Seth Powell and Chase Bossart come together with J Brown on his Yoga Talks podcast for an in-depth debate and inquiry into the nature and substance of Patañjali’s Yogasūtras.

They discuss whether the Sūtras and their commentary are written by the same person, differing views on what...

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Mindful Strength Podcast | Ep. 130 Seth Powell: Bringing Yoga Philosophy to Life definitions of yoga kathryn bruni-young mindful strength podcast modern postural yoga podcast yoga history yoga philosophy yoga strap yogapaṭṭa Nov 04, 2019

 

Seth was recently featured on Kathryn Bruni-Young's Mindful Strength Podcast.

Episode 130. Seth Powell: Bringing Yoga Philosophy to Life

In this wide-ranging conversation, Seth and Kathryn talk about what yoga is, how we can define it, what yoga isn’t and some of the problems with our...

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Podcast Interview With J. Brown interview j. brown patañjali philology podcast seth's story yogasūtra Jan 28, 2019

In this wide-ranging long form interview with prominent yoga teacher and podcaster, J. Brown, the two discuss Seth's personal background, journey into yoga, and pursuing a PhD at Harvard. In the second half J. and Seth get into some issues regarding the history and interpretation of yoga...

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Podcast Interview with The Humboldt Lighthouse academia interview podcast the humboldt lighthouse yoga studies May 14, 2018

In Seth's first-ever Podcast interview, he sits down with Nate Hanks at The Humboldt Lighthouse. Recorded live in McKinleyville, California. In this conversation, Seth and Nate discuss Seth’s journey into yoga and academia, yoga philosophy and meditation practice, the ...

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