THE NEW YORK TIMES
By Jonathan Blaustein
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| Bhandari Baba, a yogi who has been silent over 10 years, meditating in his cave in the foothills above Rishikesh, India. Credit Andy Richter |
Given the partisan tumult of 2017, many Americans probably feel like they could use a cold shower or a hot bath. In stressful times like these, it can help to find a relaxation regimen, which might explain the popularity of Eastern traditions like tai chi, qigong and yoga. The photographer
Andy Richter, a Minnesota native and former ski patrolman, has been devoted to his yoga practice since 2004. In 2012, he set out on a mission to deeply explore yoga, including visiting with many masters. After five years of travel — and likely some sore muscles — during which he photographed everyone from enlightened beings to pregnant teens, his resulting project, “
Serpent in the Wilderness,” was published by Kehrer Verlag and will be on view in several exhibitions this year. [
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| Following two and a half days of White Tantric Yoga, yogis in New Mexico take a walk with their eyes closed. Credit Andy Richter |
