Koringa

For the river in India, see Koringa River.

Renée Bernard, known as Koringa (1913-1976) was a French circus performer and snake charmer.[1][2][3] She was billed as the "Only Female Fakir in the World" and "the only female yogi".[4]

  1. ^ Toulmin, Vanessa (Summer 2007). "Koringa: From Biknar to Blackpool". Cabinet (26). Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Koringa, 1913 - 1976". Discover Our Archives. University of Sheffield. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  3. ^ Cordner, Chris (20 June 2022). "The crocodile handler who performed on the Hartlepool stage - with snakes around her neck". Harlepool Mall. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  4. ^ Diamond, Debra; Aitken, Molly Emma (2013). Yoga: The Art of Transformation. Smithsonian Institution. p. 259. ISBN 978-1-58834-459-5 – via Google Books.