Yoga, Religion and Education : Perspectives from India and South Africa

This book explores the intersections of ancient wisdom and modern pedagogy across two diverse yet interconnected nations. Drawing on historical, philosophical, and policy perspectives, the authors examine how yoga and religious traditions influence education, values, and community life. The book traces yoga's journey from Vedic philosophy to global recognition, alongside South Africa's post-apartheid efforts to integrate indigenous knowledge and Ubuntu into the curriculum. Through comparative analysis, it highlights yoga's role as a secular, inclusive, and transformative practice that nurtures holistic well-being, ethical citizenship, and intercultural understanding. Written for scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners, this volume offers a rare dialogue between Indian and South African contexts. Its unique strength lies in bridging philosophy, curriculum studies, and lived educational practice, while proposing innovative pathways for values-based and community-centred education in pluralistic societies.