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Yoga is so prevalent in the modern world - practiced by pop stars, taught in schools, and offered in yoga centers, health clubs, and even shopping malls - that we take its presence, and its meaning, for granted. But how did the current yoga boom happen? And is it really rooted in ancient Indian practices, as many of its adherents claim? In this groundbreaking book, Mark Singleton calls into question many commonly held beliefs about the nature and origins of postural yoga (asana) and suggests a radically new way of understanding the meaning of yoga as it is practiced by millions today.

Chasing Progress is hosted by David and Simon from Origin Gym, dedicated to helping you chase progress over perfection. We will cover all aspects of health, fitness, nutrition, rehab & life in general in our typical professional/humorous manner. In each episode, we’ll delve in and discuss a topic of interest along with a special guest.

In this series we hear from runners who recently finished their first ultra or completed a new distance. In these conversations we celebrate regular people who are doing hard things, there’s a lot we can learn and be inspired-by from people just like you.

In Food, Genes, and Culture, renowned ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan shows why the perfect diet for one person could be disastrous for another. If your ancestors were herders in Northern Europe, milk might well provide you with important nutrients, whereas if you’re Native American, you have a higher likelihood of lactose intolerance. If your roots lie in the Greek islands, the acclaimed Mediterranean diet might save your heart; if not, all that olive oil could just give you stomach cramps.

Este es un audiolibro sobre la dieta vegana (recetas incluidas) y cómo la comida natural puede darnos todo lo que necesitamos.