Anya Foxen

Anya Foxen is Associate Professor at California Polytechnic State University's Philosophy Department, where she serves as Religious Studies Program Director and Minor Advisor. Holding a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from UC Santa Barbara, her academic career bridges American Metaphysical Religions, Western Esotericism, and South Asian Yoga/Tantra traditions.

• Ph.D., UC Santa Barbara
• M.A., UC Santa Barbara
• B.A., Rutgers University

Her research examines:

• Modern Postural Yoga's cultural evolution
• Gender dynamics in religious movements
• Science-esotericism intersections
• Cross-cultural religious hybridization

While her recent publications (2016-2021) show chronological progression from ether physics to yogic biographies, the associated journal articles in Between the Species (2025) reflect her sustained interest in human-animal relationships through philosophical frameworks.

Professional roles include:

• Web Editor for Between the Species
• Director of Religious Studies Program
• Advisor for Religious Studies Minor