Critics often label The Wheel of the Year as cultural appropriation, arguing that it misappropriates & trivializes ancient European customs. However, this perspective overlooks the respectful & scholarly approach many individuals take towards these traditions.

With its increasing popularity, the essence & original purpose of Yoga have become diluted, leading to it’s westernization & dilution to a surface level, physical practice. This has resulted in the loss of some of its spiritual & cultural significance, and the emergence of a commercialized & superficial version of Yoga.