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This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time. It leads us on a fascinating journey across the world, from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through muscular Christianity and the British Raj, to the Indian nationalist movement and the arrival of yoga in the 20th-century West. We discover how the practice reached its present-day ubiquity and how it became embedded in powerful social currents shaping the world's future.

Bloomsbury presents The Obree Way by Graeme Obree, read by David Monteath ‘A must-read book to make you faster on the bike’ – Cycling Weekly ‘Graeme Obree is genius in the true sense of the word’ - Sir Chris Hoy, multiple Olympic cycling champion A fully updated edition of twice world...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the winner of the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award comes an epic walk across the Alps in the footsteps of a wolf, throwing unique light on Europe's mountainous hinterlands at a moment of political and environmental change. In 2011, a young wolf named...

Bedtime Stories is a relaxing podcast designed to help listeners unwind, reduce stress, and drift into peaceful sleep through gentle storytelling. Each episode features calming tales, magical adventures, and soothing narratives that create a comforting atmosphere perfect for bedtime. Whether you're looking to quiet a busy mind or simply enjoy a moment of tranquility, Bedtime Stories offers a cozy escape into worlds of wonder, relaxation, and restful sleep. 🌙💫😴

Produced by VintageWeightsPGH, the Lift History Podcast explores strength history and physical culture to include modern companies and people making history! Rob discusses everything from vintage weights and old time strongman to new releases and home gym related news.

While there is no shortage of podcasts that focus on the mechanics of running, I was surprised to find very little that looks at the history of our sport. I created the daily podcast “Today In Running History” to fill this space. In eight minutes or less, listeners will learn the backstories and lasting impact of some of the biggest names and milestones in running history, plus some they might not know about yet. Like the sport itself, Today In Running History is for all of us, from passionate and facts-obsessed sports-history geeks to the most casual of newbies.

Podcast about the history of ultrarunning. An ultramarathon is a running race of 50K (31 miles) or more, up to 3,100 miles. This extreme running sport came into existence during the late 1800s.

ON ON! The Hash House Harriers Talk and History podcast is part of the H3 History Project for preserving the voices and stories of Hashers

Track And Field Black History is a platform to share stories of Black Athletes, Coaches and others from around the world who have contributed to the Track & Field and Running community for over 100 years. Join us as we tell the stories, both known and unknown, of those in the greatest sport in the world. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory/

Track and Field History - a podcast from the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network - will go back and explore some of the best athletes, races and more from the world's greatest sport. Hosted by Jesse Squire.

Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the rich history of Britain's millennia-old network of pathways, and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again. . . Hundreds of thousands of miles of ancient paths crisscross our land. Whether Iron Age footsteps or Anglo-Saxon mercenary trails...

Educating the Body presents a history of physical education in Canada, shedding light on its major advocates, innovators, and institutions. The book traces the major developments in physical education from the early nineteenth century to the present day–both within and beyond schools–and concludes with a vision for the future. It examines the realities of Canada’s classed, gendered, and racialized society and reveals the rich history of Indigenous teachings and practices that were marginalized and erased by the residential school system.

Bloomsbury presents Sweat written and read by Bill Hayes. 'I was riveted by Sweat and its extraordinary tale of the ups and downs of exercise over millennia' Jane Fonda ‘Does what all good history books should do: take the past and make it vastly more human’ The Times...

From the award-winning, number one bestselling author of The Cow Book. It is summer, the hay and silage have not yet been made on John Connell’s farm, so he has time to indulge his other great passion: running. John sets off on a marathon run of 42.2 kilometres through his native Longford, the...

This is a book about ten women over the past three hundred years who have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter—who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of southern England—to modern walker-writers such as Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed.

Toxophilus is an insightful exploration of target archery through the lens of the English Longbow. The book is thoughtfully divided into two main parts the first passionately argues for the promotion of target archery as a healthy pursuit that enhances individual well-being and bolsters national defense; the second serves as a comprehensive instruction manual for mastering the English longbow in target archery. Written in 1545, during a time when the longbow had been a staple of European warfare since medieval times, Ascham emphasizes how target archery prepares individuals for the rigors of ...

GIANO PUBLIC HISTORY APSIl corpo che cambia la storia. Un viaggio nell’evoluzione dell’attività fisica e dello sport, dall’antichità all’era digitale. Ogni episodio racconta come cultura, scienza, tecnologia e grandi protagonisti abbiano trasformato il concetto di benessere e allenamento.Temi della rubricaLe origini del fitness nelle civiltà antiche.Allenamento e discipline tra Medioevo e Rinascimento.La nascita della ginnastica moderna e dell’educazione fisica.La rivoluzione del Novecento: bodybuilding, aerobica e jogging.Il fitness contemporaneo: app, social, wearable e ...

At Culture & Chaos Podcast, our mission is to educate, entertain, and empower a diverse and inclusive audience through lively, unfiltered conversations that celebrate the Black experience while fostering understanding across cultures. We dive into the heart of politics—both in the United States and globally—while exploring entertainment, business, and personal growth. With humor, authenticity, and a commitment to uplifting voices, we aim to spark curiosity, inspire action, and create a space where everyone feels welcome to learn, laugh, and grow together.

In occasione del 125° anniversario, vi invitiamo a scoprire la storia recente di una società che ha plasmato generazioni, attraverso cinque episodi di circa 20 minuti l'uno. Non si tratta di un semplice racconto cronologico: esploreremo le sfide, i cambiamenti e i momenti più significativi degli ultimi 25 anni del movimento ginnico.Guidati dalla narrazione di Olmo Cerri, documentarista, e dalle voci di chi vive la SFG Mendrisio – monitori e monitrici, atleti e atlete, membri del comitato – vi porteremo all'interno delle palestre, tra aneddoti, ricordi e prospettive inedite. Un viaggio ...

¡Bienvenidos a 'Una Dosis de Curiosidad', el podcast que te ofrece tu ración diaria de asombro y aprendizaje en dosis concentradas! Únete a nuestro anfitrión Frankz en un viaje diario a través del mundo de las curiosidades Exploramos las curiosidades de la ciencia, la tecnología, la historia, la naturaleza, la psicología y mucho más. Cada día, te sumergirás en historias cautivadoras, datos fascinantes y descubrimientos asombrosos, todo en menos tiempo del que lleva preparar tu taza de café mañanera Nuestra misión es saciar tu sed insaciable de conocimiento, inspirarte a seguir ...