“Undeniably, there is significant evidence suggesting
that the Olmec civilization, which appeared in a fully formed state in Mexico
sometime around 1500 BCE, adopted many elements of Hindu temple architecture,
yogic practices and deities, as well as Chinese artistic styles, traditions,
and the Shang script”.
Bibhu Dev
Misra
Who can argue with this (except that the dates given below may need some refinement)?:
Olmec Yogis with Hindu Beliefs:
Did They Migrate from Ancient China?
Published 28th January 2017 ….
The Olmec Yogis
A few years back, in course of a long trip
through Mexico, I visited the La Venta Museum in Villahermosa. The
open-air museum has an enticing collection of Olmec sculptures, including three
colossal Olmec stone heads. The artifacts had been moved here from the Olmec
settlement of La Venta in western Tabasco, where petroleum exploration
threatened the safety of these rare archaeological specimens.
While the giant Olmec stone heads are
certainly the most eye-catching objects on display, what caught my attention
was a stone sculpture of an Olmec man seated in cross-legged posture. His hands
were resting on his thighs, with the tip of the thumb touching the index
finger. This is a simple yogic posture called Sukhasana, which is
primarily meant for meditation.
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