In this insightful interview, Amanda Lucia, Professor of Studies of Religion, discusses her book 'White Utopias' and explores the complex issues surrounding modern yoga, cultural appropriation, exoticism, and racial dynamics within the yoga community. The conversation delves into festival experiences, the impact of capitalism, and the importance of authentic cultural engagement.
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Websites:
www.religionandsexualabuseproject.org
Books:
Reflections of Amma: Devotees in a Global Embrace (2014)
White Utopias: The Religious Exoticism of Transformational Festivals (2020)
A Cultural History of Hinduism: Age of Independence (1947-2017) (2024)
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