On today’s episode we discuss the many ways international cultures are “branded” to fit the current trends of the time. Goat yoga sounds like a delightful time, but does it pay homage to yoga’s roots in India? Maybe cultural appropriation is inevitable in our globalized society, where languages, recipes, and fashion trends are exchanged every second via social media. We also discuss the generational perspectives on what is deemed “appropriation” vs. “appreciation.” There was a time when there was no representation of Indian culture in fashion, so maybe that bindi-wearing girl at Coachella is a cultural ambassador, bringing Desi fashion to the West. It’s all about perspective…or is it?

Resources mentioned (across part 1 and part 2):

• The Autobiography of a Yogi - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/639864.Autobiography_of_a_Yogi
• Goat yoga - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvj6voiH5S0
• Ugly Delicious (Episode: Don't Call it Curry) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9327736/
• "The world is a remix" quote - https://twitter.com/jamesclear/status/1210976850803073025?lang=en

This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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