Week one explores technologies of the body, sometimes expressed as technologies of the self, and articulates the concept of ‘progress’ that drives much practice and its shadows, such as abuse of power and bodily abuse. Week two examines ideology and the body, such as neoliberalism, spiritual materialism, identity, race and globalisation. The third week grounds these more conceptual frames in concrete case studies by looking at ethical activity as (i) yoga and Indian nationalism, (ii) muscular Christianity and (iii) the perfect wife and perfect mother. The final session draws together these processes that cultivate perfect bodies and shape the identities of yoga practitioners.