Ancient Futures
Daniel SimpsonTimeless wisdom for modern dilemmas, combining yoga philosophy, practical insight and critical thinking.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 190 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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Life in a Bubble
I miss this view... 🤩
The Ganges from Omkarananda Ganga Sadan
Fifteen years ago, I spent a long time here. As someone else put it back then – scroll down for a video – “I feel good and I feel fresh, hangin’ out in Rishikesh…” 🎶
However...
What is Awakening? – Matthew Green
Practically speaking, what does it mean to wake up? It’s literally the opposite of falling asleep, so it involves being aware. But since the Buddha’s name means he awakened, the bar seems quite high.
Matthew Green
This conversation with...
Who's Keeping It Real?
Someone recently asked for my thoughts on “the so-called dilution of yoga in modern practice” and whether “the state of yoga is being widely practised and achieved?”
This clip is an excerpt from our discussion. A transcript follows below....
Evolution in Action – Daniel Simpson
How much has yoga changed over the past 2,000 years? 🤔
In one sense, very little – assuming yoga means a state beyond mental activity, as ancient texts teach. However, nowadays, it’s used to refer to something else – a practice based on s...
Garland or excrement?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the tension between what texts say and the ways people use them to promote modern practices. On a related note, I’ve made another video (embedded below) responding to comments by a teacher on Instagram.
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Through writing and dialogue, I explore how timeless insights can shape wiser actions. The general aim is to integrate opposites and fuel understanding. My books include The Truth of Yoga and A Rough Guide to the Dark Side.
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