History of Yoga (documentary)

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History of Yoga is a 2015 documentary on Yoga directed by Deepika Kothari.


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The Film ‘History of Yoga – the Path of my Ancestors’ is a 6000 year journey into origin, evolution & development of yoga. Six years of extensive research, filming; contribution of 30 eminent scholars; 35000 kms travel, 137 locations to record from 84 Archaeological sites, 37 Museums, Libraries, Temples & Shrines. The story explores the elements of Yoga in Harappa Civilization, Veda, Jainism, Buddhism, Hath-Yogic practices of medieval times & other peripheral doctrines. The film ends in 19th century where modern science acknowledges the potential of yoga in a new light.