MXP-143 Yoga in America

History of yoga and its proliferation into American culture. Students will read excerpts from foundational yoga texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, The Upanisads, and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and consider the recent popular texts, such as Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America, as examples of how American gurus have reinvented traditional yoga to fit into the American lifestyle. Daily yoga practice, class discussions, weekly reflective writing, and a research final project will be required. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.