Mindfulness is American Religion

The mindfulness movement is an American religion, argue historians and scholars of religion.

Schools of Modern Yoga

Many groups claim to be practicing or teaching yoga, but what exactly does that mean? Each group has their own unique interpretation and practice of yoga.

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New Age Spirituality

Below is an index of my posts on New Age Spirituality and Religion.

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New Age Religion & Western Culture

Below is the index for my posts inspired by this excellent book: New Age Religion and Western Culture Esotericism in the Mirror of Secular Thought by Wouter J.

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Origins of Modern Yoga

In A History of Modern Yoga: Patanjali and Western Esotericism, Elizabeth De Michelis, Research Fellow at the Center for Advanced Religious and Theological Studies, University of Cambridge, has carefully researched ‘What is the history of Modern Yoga?

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