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Category Archives: Russia
Indra Devi, the First Lady of Yoga
In a huge departure from the women I usually write about, I’d like to introduce our readers to a woman who practiced the ancient discipline of yoga. Yoga was the domain of men from its inception. The earliest visual evidence … Continue reading
Posted in Activists, Educators, Female "Firsts", Germany, Russia, United States, Writers
Tagged Argentina, BKS Iyengar, China, Ghandi, India, Indra Devi, K Pattabi Jois, Krishnamurti, Russia, Sathya Sai Baba, Shanghai, Sri Krishnamacharya, Tagore, Yoga
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Sonya Kovalevsky – A Marriage of Convenience
“Ask him to marry one of us? You’re crazy,” said Inez. “It’s the perfect solution”, replied Sonya’s sister Anyuta. “A lot of people are doing it. Women can’t study in Russia. At least the aristocracy can’t. It’s considered improper,” as … Continue reading
Posted in Educators, Mathematicians, Russia
Tagged 19th century, history, mathematics, Sonya Kovalevsky, women
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