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RCS120 - The People, Practices and Politics of Contemporary Yoga

Description

A critical and experiential introduction to the major forms of modern postural yoga in the West. Students are able to experience or witness several forms of yoga. Discussions on the relationship of yoga to religion or spirituality are explored to understand the place of yoga and religion in the west, the impact of shifting gender roles on these practices and questions of cultural “authenticity” in a post-modern world.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

RS 120

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of RCS 120, RS 120.

Course offered by

Religion, Culture and Society Program

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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