In this episode, we speak with Dr. Stuart Ray Sarbacker about his newest book Tracing the Path of Yoga: The History and Philosophy of Indian Mind-Body Discipline (2021, SUNY Press). We explore the origins of yoga, what Stuart calls the numinous and cessative dimensions of yoga, early tantric sources for Ha?hayoga, as well as unique yoga teachings from the Pur??as. We discuss the importance of mantra and sacred sound, varying interpretations of A????gayoga, and the under-appreciated influences...