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Asana can be a gateway into the wider yoga tradition | Patrick Franco

April 2, 2026·40 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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.Read Patrick’s article in Yoga Journal: https://www.yogajournal.com/teach/asana-yoga/Practice with Patrick: https://yogarenew.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Yoga and Asana06:06 The Importance of Asana in Yoga10:31 Post-COVID Yoga Landscape13:58 Asana as a Gateway to Community29:56 Gender Dynamics in Yoga PracticeKeywordsYoga, Asana, Yoga Philosophy, Movement, Breath, Lineage, Yoga Practice, Spirituality, Yoga Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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