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202387 minPGdocumentary

Planet Yoga |🧘Yoga

202387 minPGdocumentary

Yoga's rise in the West has transformed ancient concepts like nirvana and karma into mainstream terms, reflecting a cultural shift towards spiritual and physical renewal.

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Planet Yoga |🧘Yoga

2023• 87 minPG

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Yoga's rise in the West has transformed ancient concepts like nirvana and karma into mainstream terms, reflecting a cultural shift towards spiritual and physical renewal.

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Yoga has become a significant spiritual practice in the West, integrating concepts such as nirvana, karma, and meditation into everyday language. "Planet Yoga" examines the intersection of this ancient Eastern discipline and a Western society seeking spiritual and physical renewal. Through diverse narratives and vibrant locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the film highlights yoga's social implications and its appeal in a materialistic world. Directed by Carlos Ferrand, it reflects a collective shift towards introspection and the search for meaning.

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