A Decolonial & Feminist Lens of Yoga History

with Author, Anjali Rao

This session deconstructs some of the central concepts and definitions of Yoga. We explore the development of yoga from a historical and cultural perspective.

We trace the 3,500 year history of yoga as it traverses through the formations of civilization, caste, nation-states, religion and empire. We delve into the myriad frameworks of yoga and seek out emergent, common themes in the teachings.

Please bring:

• A yoga mat/blanket

• Comfortable clothing

• An open heart

Dates/Times:

Friday, March 20th

5:30pm - 8:30pm PST

In-person + Livestream

For livestream participation:

Please note, if you sign up for the livestream format you will be zooming into the in-person event. A TA will track your comments and questions in Zoom and relay them to Anjali.

Investment

$60

Register

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Fragrance Notice

Our studio is a fragrance-free zone. Please avoid wearing or using scented products at the studio. Natural and synthetic scents such as essential oils and scented personal care products, laundry detergents, and perfumes cause debilitating symptoms for some of our community members. Thank you for being a part of creating a more accessible space.

About Anjali Rao (she/her)

Anjali Rao brings an intersectional and decolonial feminist lens to the study of philosophy and yoga history integrating storytelling, art and poetry. Emphasizing an embodied approach, her work interrogates the link between politics and yoga. She is on the faculty of multiple yoga teacher training programs.

She is currently pursuing a PhD student in Philosophy and Religion in California Institute of Integral Studies.Her book, Yoga As Embodied Resistance: A Feminist Lens in Caste, Gender And Sacred Resilience in Yoga History, North Atlantic Books is available from October 14, 2025.