Fascist Yoga!

In this work, Wilhelm Reich provides a unique insight into the phenomenon of fascism, refuting the notion that it is the ideology or action of a single individual, nationality, or ethnic group. Instead, he understands fascism as the organized political expression of the average man's character, resulting from the suppression of primary biological needs and impulses over thousands of years. The book analyzes the social function of this suppression and the crucial roles played by the authoritarian family and the church. Reich also highlights how every form of organized mysticism, including fascism, relies on the unsatisfied orgastic longing of the masses. The importance of this work is underscored by its relevance to current social conflicts, emphasizing the need to understand the mass psychology of fascism to address contemporary societal issues.

This book explores the unexpected connections between yoga, wellness culture, and far-right ideologies, revealing the strange history of yoga from its early 20th-century reinvention to its appropriation by various groups. It uncovers how conspiracy theorists and alt-right influencers have utilized yoga myths to promote anti-science and anti-democratic ideas. It delves into the proliferation of abuse within yoga schools and discusses influential figures involved. It also analyzes the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of these intersections, from the 19th century to the present day.