About this episode
Adam interviews Stuart Ray Sarbacker, a scholar and practitioner of yoga, discussing his journey into Ashtanga yoga, the definitions and roots of yoga, and the evolution of yoga traditions from Brahminical to Buddhist influences. They explore the distinctions between yoga and Buddhism, the relevance of modern asana practice, and the goals of yoga, particularly focusing on the concept of Samadhi. Stuart also shares insights into his upcoming work on the relationship between yoga and psychoactive substances. www.liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/directory/stuart-sarbacker LISTEN ON PODCAST Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga
