As we march into this millennium, weÕre constantly reminded of the fusion of east and west. Whether itÕs through satellite television programming that beams in productions from different cultures, enjoying books and music from distant lands that, only a generation or two ago, couldnÕt be accessed, and Ð of course Ð communicating with people across time and space through the Internet and other telecommunications advancements, the world has become a much smaller place. Indeed, when Marshall McLuan coined the term Global Village, even he probably didnÕt envision so much, so fast, so soon.
Riding the wave of information that now crisscrosses our tiny planet is something that has its roots in ancient history, yet is experiencing a blossoming in the west that continues to gain momentum with each passing year. Whether itÕs at a local YMCA or a lush spiritual retreat in the Everglades, Yoga is establishing itself as a mainstay in western culture; indeed, in global culture.