History and Philosophy of Yoga

Three credits · Undergraduate

This class focuses on yoga, a pan-Indic and now global phenomenon. Using yoga as a case study, we will explore theoretical and methodological issues in the study of religion and themes such as the relationship between philosophy and religion, the functions of doctrine, and the nature of scripture. Students will also be introduced to key moments in the history of yoga’s philosophical development on the Indian subcontinent. Credit will be granted for only one of RELS 205 or RELS 297 (2024-2025). Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027.