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This enlightening documentary explores the history of modern Yoga, from its origins thousands of years ago to its modern roots in the early 20th century. A creation of Indian savant T. Krishnamacharya (1888-1989), the film follows Krishnamacharya’s life and teachings through the memories of his students and relatives, incorporating rare historical footage and lavish reenactments to provide an illuminating look at the form practiced daily by tens of millions of people around the world.
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Plenty of stretching, but not much cinema.
There's plenty of stretching, but not much cinema, in this wearying hagiographical presentation as seen through the eyes of the film’s director, Jan Schmidt-Garre.
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