In today’s episode, Amy chats with Dr. Shyam Ranganathan. Shyam is a thought-leader, author, and teacher of Eastern Philosophy, and an expert in the traditions of Indian Moral Philosophy. Dr. Ranganathan is a trained scholar and researcher of philosophy and is the author, editor, and translator of numerous peer-reviewed, scholarly works.

His research focus across disciplines is understanding how non-Western traditions are marginalized in a Westernized world, and how BIPOC traditions of philosophy can help understand this process of colonialism and provide alternatives to inform our way forward and away from colonialism. 

Amy & Dr. Ranganathan discuss What Yoga is and yoga as a philosophical practice, the benefits of true Yoga, understanding who you are as an individual, and so much more. Today’s episode promises to be enlightening.

They talk about the following:

• Shyam’s thoughts on Trauma-Informed Yoga and why this is phrase he does not prefer to use
• What is Yoga?
• What is The Purpose of Yoga?
• What it takes to understand Yoga Philosophy from a clear lens
• Shyam’s advice on finding an ideal teacher of Yoga Philosophy
• Models of Yoga Education
• How Shyam interacts with his students and what he expects in the learning arena
• The benefits of true Yoga, which include being authentically true to yourself
• Living life on your terms in all situations and with all people
• A key component in knowing and understanding who you are at your core level of being

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