Why Some Hindus Want to “Take Back Yoga,” and Clinton’s Faith Factor

Has Yoga Lost Its Hindu Roots?

Acro-yoga, paddleboard yoga, and yoga for dogs are great ways to relax and get fit. But for many Hindus, yoga is a spiritual practice. The Hindu American Foundation’s “Take Back Yoga” campaign addresses this disconnect between 21st century secular and commercialized yoga, and yoga as an essential part of the ancient Hindu religion. Featuring Suhag Shukla, co-founder and executive director of the Hindu American Foundation.

How Yoga Migrated from India to Your Local Gym

A historian traces the religious roots of yoga, and its connections to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. He argues that yoga has long been an evolving, diverse practice. Plus, we learn how yoga made its way from the Indian subcontinent to East Asia, Europe, and eventually to the gym near you.  Learn more: “Is Yoga Hindu? On the Fuzziness of Religious Boundaries.”  With Andrew Nicholson, professor of Hinduism and Indian philosophy at Stony Brook University.

Faith Factor:  Hilary Clinton and the Election Wrap Up

Did you know that Hillary Clinton’s Methodist faith introduced her to Martin Luther King, Jr. and probably brought about her “conversion” from Republican to Democrat?  Then, we break down the trends and statistics surrounding religion and the 2016 presidential campaign. Which religious groups are supporting which candidates? And are “values voters” on the decline?   Listen to “Faith Factor: Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz” + “Faith Factor: Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Featuring Daniel BurkeReligion Editor at CNN and Robert P. Jones, CEO of Public Religion Research Institute.


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