Alistair Shearer

Alistair Shearer is the author of The Story of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern West, published by Hurst in 2020. The book provides a cultural history of yoga, tracing its evolution from an ancient Indian spiritual practice to a global form of exercise. Shearer examines how various influences, including Indian nationalism, the Theosophical Society, and prominent teachers like B. K. S. Iyengar, have shaped the modern perception and practice of yoga.