Yoga's Hidden History | British Colonialism & Cultural Appropriation

The Hidden History of Yoga I Suppressed Under British Rule Did you know that British colonialism reshaped the yoga we know today? In this video, we explore the hidden history of yoga during British rule in India — from the suppression of yogic traditions to the rise and commercialisation of modern postural yoga. Discover how spiritual practices like yoga, tantra, and ayurveda were misunderstood, stigmatised, and ultimately transformed. This is a brief look at cultural appropriation, resilience, and the evolution of yoga as a global phenomenon. This video might be interesting for you if you're interested in Indian philosophy, cultural history, decolonisation, yoga and/or spirituality. If you have anything to add to the conversation please share in the comments below :) 00:00 Introduction 00:14 1800s-1900s: British Colonial Rule in India 01:40 Suppression of Yoga 03:35 19th-20th Century: Adaptation of Yoga 05:03 Modern Postural Yoga I From Sacred to Commercial 06:27 Cultural Appropriation If you enjoyed this video you might want to watch this one next:    • What is Meditation? Origins, Meaning, Prac...   🌍 To SUPPORT me in my mission of making yoga affordable and accessible please consider: 🧡 SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH A FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER 🧡 SUBSCRIBING to my channel 🧡 DONATING via PayPal: https://paypal.me/declutterthemind?co... See more content and connect with me on Instagram:   / declutterthemind.yoga   🙏 Thank you for your support and for decluttering the mind with me, Abbie