While I’m in India for the next few weeks, I wanted to bring back a special conversation that still feels incredibly relevant today. This episode features Vikram Singh as we talk about what it’s like to study yoga in India, how it compares to the Western approach, the value of traditional yoga education, and the unique cultural immersion that shapes the practice. If you’ve ever been curious about yoga universities, 200-hour courses in India, or finding authentic teachers in the middle of yoga tourism, this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

The major differences between yoga in India & US
Does studying yoga in India make you a better student?
How does one find the right school or teacher?
Has yoga tourism hurt or helped India?
Where does one start if you want to study yoga in India?
What are the best yoga schools in India
The landscape of yoga in modern India
The secret to studying yoga well…
What is western yoga missing when it comes to yoga education?
Does cultural appropriation exist in India?
Is yoga fitness a trend in India?
Do women practice yoga in India?
Is hot yoga a thing in India?

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What Studying Yoga in India is Like with Vikram Jeet Singh

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What Studying Yoga in India is Like with Vikram Jeet Singh