Abstract:
This work explores the influence of the female figure in shaping yoga culture. I
will begin my analysis with an introduction detailing the role of women in yoga and how this
role has changed over time. Next, I will analyse the figures of yogis in art, from traditional art
to photography, performance, and finally new media. This research paper will then explore
the impact art has had on yogic culture and how the figures of yogis have been represented in
numerous mediums. In the last part, I will scrutinise the representation of the female figure in
my practical work based on findings made in this research paper.