
Mark Singleton ISBN 9780195395341
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This book by Mark Singleton has come up 2 times on Andrew Huberman. 2 of those mentions were genuine on-air recommendations, not just passing references. The people who brought it up: Ido Portal, guest. The earliest mention we indexed is from 2022-06-20 and the most recent from 2026-02-05. Every occurrence below links to the episode page and to the exact second it was said on YouTube.
This volume examines the roots and early development of modern hatha (postural) yoga. The author concentrates on the transition from the classical conception of yoga as a philosophical system to the version we recognize today. He argues that the popularly practiced yoga of today owes a greater debt to modern Indian nationalism and, even more surprisingly, to the spiritual aspirations of European bodybuilding and early 20th-century women's gymnastics movements of Europe and America, than it does to any ancient Indian yoga tradition.
“yoga there is a good book called the yoga body and which will destroy a lot of people's yoga practice and it goes into how did we get to this yoga”— Ido Portal
The guest here is Ido Portal: Israeli movement teacher and practitioner known for pioneering the modern 'movement culture' philosophy, blending strength, play, and somatic awareness. He has coached athletes, performers, and even fighters in non-conventional movement training. Movement teacher Ido Portal reframes movement as an open, decentralized practice of awareness, playful exploration, and breaking out of fixed physical and mental postures.
“For example, yoga, there is a good book called the "Yoga Body", which will destroy a lot of people's yoga practice.”— guest
The guest here is Ido Portal: Israeli movement teacher widely regarded as a leading authority on movement practice, drawing from capoeira, dance, gymnastics and martial arts. He has trained elite athletes including UFC champion Conor McGregor. Movement guru Ido Portal reframes movement as the integrating force of body, mind, and emotion, urging endless playful exploration over rigid technique.
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