See this film: Yogawoman [with Q&A] at the Regent Theatre

Published Sep 07 2011, 02:15 PM by Peter Keough

It sounds like the name of a New Age superhero, one who fights stress, gloom, and bad posture in a crusade for universal peace of mind. And in a way it is. Narrated by Annette Bening, Kate and Saraswati Clere's documentary Yogawoman shows how this ancient spiritual discipline was originally brought from India by male practitioners but recently has been proselytized by a new generation of women who have spread its healing powers around the globe. Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and with featured yoga teacher Patricia Walden, it screens at the Arlington Regent Theatre, with proceeds benefiting Yoga For Single Moms and yogaHOPE. The Regent is at 7 Medford Street, Arlington | Thursday, September 8 @ 7 pm | $20 | 781.646.4849 or regenttheatre.com.