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21 October 2026
It was an honour and a pleasure to join Daniel Simpson on his Ancient Futures podcast to discuss my PhD research. In this wide-ranging conversation, we primarily talk about my research on kriyās, the purificatory and remedial practices of haṭhayoga, while also delving into related questions about how yoga is widely understood and practised today.
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James is a yoga teacher-trainer and PhD candidate. He holds a Master's degree in Traditions of Yoga & Meditation from SOAS, University of London.
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