DOCUMENTARY SCREENING:
Join film creators Ramji OM and Deepika Kothari from India for an enlightening and inspirational presentation which documents the roots & path of Yoga ‒ a 6000 year journey through Indian civilization documented by ancient artifacts and architectural discoveries.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 7:00-9:00 pm
Venue: Sun Room, Memorial Union, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
LUNCH AND LEARN WITH FILM CREATORS:
Bring your own lunch. Cookies and beverage will be provided. History of Yoga DVD and a unique T-shirt will be available for purchase at both presentations.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 11:30am -1:30pm
Venue: Morrill Hall – Christian Petersen Art Museum
ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY:
The documentary is the product of six years of extensive research and filming; contribution of 30 eminent scholars; 22,000 miles of travel, 137 locations to record from 84 archaeological sites; 37 museums, libraries, temples & shrines – an amalgamation that carves out a story which explores the elements of Yoga in the Harappa Civilization, Vedas, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism, Hatha-Yogic practices of medieval times & other peripheral doctrines. The film ends in the 19th century where modern science acknowledges the potential of Yoga in a new light. India’s magnificent iconography, temple art, diverse culture & ancient relics, wall paintings and manuscripts unfold with the wisdom of Yoga in this path defining documentary.
More information about the documentary can be found here.
More information about the speakers can be found here.
