If you think psychophysical culture activities only took place among well-to-do white women, think again! Dr. Carrie Streeter's research explores how elocution and dance curricula redefined citizenship during the Reconstruction Era in the United States (1870s-1990s). In this conversation, she shares her discoveries about the
19 Sep 2025
Our final instalment of discussing Elsa Gindler's work was an experiential session on breathing. What did others in Gindler's time have to say about breathing, and what do we know about Gindler's take on this important element of her work?
16 Aug 2025
It's my pleasure to share with you today's interview with Dr. Magdalena (Lena) Kraler, author of Yoga Breath: Prāṇa and Prāṇāyāma in Early Modern Yoga. The book discusses the yogic breathing practices (prāṇāyāma) between 1850 and 1945, and includes an analysis of the influence of Euro-
16 Aug 2025