Some of the Stories Behind the Book

Accessible Writing and Authenticity

I enjoyed this recent interview with Seth Powell. 🎙

We had a wide-ranging chat about what inspired The Truth of Yoga, what makes it accessible, and how it strikes a balance of traditional wisdom and scholarly knowledge.

To quote the show notes:

"In this episode we talk with Daniel Simpson about his upcoming book, The Truth of Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide to Yoga's History, Texts, Philosophy, and Practices (2021, North Point Press). We discuss his writing process, his background as a foreign correspondent, making the historical texts and philosophies of yoga accessible to modern practitioners, perceptions on yoga in China, and the idea of authenticity in modern yoga practice."

🎧 You can listen to the podcast here, or on all major platforms.

💡 Find out more about The Truth of Yoga here.

📷 From a talk on yoga history at Cafe 1001, London.