A teacher and lecturer in Kinesiology, Religious Studies, and Sociology at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Colin Hall is also a yoga teacher and co-director of Bodhi Tree Yoga and Bodhi Tree Yoga College in Canada. Derek and Larry came across Colin’s informative and entertaining Yoga History Podcast during the pandemic, and were blown away by his passion and knowledge of yoga history.
The guys discuss Colin’s path in yoga, the inspiration behind his Yoga History Podcast, his academic background in religious studies and kinesiology, and the philosophical aspects that have shaped his practice. They also explore the cultural differences between yoga practices in India and the West, highlighting the contributions of key figures like Vivekananda and Krishnamacharya in shaping modern yoga. Lastly, Colin emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the benefits of yoga for men, encouraging them to embrace the practice for both its physical and mental health advantages.
Connect with Colin:
✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinyogin/
✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaMatVirtuoso
✩ Yoga History Podcast with Colin Hall: https://yogainternational.com/ecourse/the-yoga-history-podcast/
✩ Bodhi Tree Yoga: https://www.bodhitreeyoga.com/
✩ Bodhi Tree Yoga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhitreeregina/
Support and stay connected with the GTY community
✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/
✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/
✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast
✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga
Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry
✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/
✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A