By Yogi Baba Prem (@YogiBabaPrem) The growing phenomena of Christian yoga is not only cultural appropriation, it reveals more serious considerations for Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma. While it is certainly true that Christians can practice yoga, I am not aware of any Christian theology regarding yoga. Yoga, as a word or practice, has no etymology […]
The New Coldplay ft. Beyonce Video Includes Both Cultural Appropriation & Cultural Appreciation
Many people living in the west as well as in India have criticized Coldplay’s latest music-video hit single featuring Beyoncé Knowles titled “Hymn For The Weekend”, saying it trivializes India’s traditional culture & religion Hinduism. Much of the criticism is around well-known singer Beyonce being guilty of cultural appropriation. The video also sparked a local debate in […]
Cultural Appropriation At Its Peak – Canadian School Renames Hindu-Origin ‘Yoga’ as ‘Movement’
A group of Hindus and human rights fighting for pluralism & secular society are critical of École Christine-Lesperance (ECL), a francophone elementary school in Winnipeg (Canada) under Franco-Manitoban School Division (DSFM), for reportedly renaming its “yoga” class as “movement” class. Some human rights activists came on social media to speak about the double-standards against Hindus […]