According to Maisha Johnson, "Cultural appropriation is a process that takes a traditional practice from a marginalized group and turns it into something that benefits the dominant group – ultimately erasing its origins and meaning." Therefore, it is important to understand the cultural and spiritual history of yoga prior to incorporating it into your daily life.

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Learn more about the history of yoga and its benefits in the video to the left.