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a) The growing attendance of dubstep/trance concerts in America
and, b) The increased practice of yoga in America?  I don't want
to fully explain myself, but does anyone feel that they are at
all related, especially in younger cohorts?  Is a system based
on independence a paradox?  Are yoga and dubstep concerts, among
other things, remedies to the pathological cultural obsession
with independence?  Are dubstep concerts the modern equivalent
of Dionysian mystery cults? I would say YES!  progress indicator
• thumb     Nov 21 2012: I have never heard of dubstep concerts,
but I think the increasing popularity of yoga is related to the
increasing commitment to good health and fitness. Yoga builds
strength and flexibility without impact and so is accessible to
all ages.      Beyond this, when attractive celebrities thank
yoga for their fitness, it will have a tendency to spread.
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