Courses
Yoga Philosophy Institute, founded by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, offers top-notch philosophy education for everyone – from yoga beginners to experienced practitioners and teachers.
Our key difference? We believe learning is best when taught by true experts. Most courses on the Yoga Sutras out there are taught by people who are not qualified in Philosophy, but focus on linguistics (Sanskrit) or Religious Studies.
Unlike many online programs where instructors might know one area but not philosophy itself, our teachers are specifically trained and experienced in philosophical instruction.
We provide courses that are both rigorous and easy to understand, taught by professionals who have guided thousands of students at all levels.
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All Courses Offered
New To Yoga
Sign up for this free course to learn how a solid foundation in an understanding of Yoga can synergize and maximize the gains of your practice.
Self-Help Courses
This is a free course offering an introduction to how Yoga, the ancient practice, is a basic practice of radical transformation and success by self-help.
32 hours – Career and Life Planning with the ancient Wisdom of Yoga and Modern Neuroscience Support
Yoga, the Guņas, and Polyvagal Audio-Therapy
Designed to supplement therapeutic practices like yoga, this ground breaking, neuroscience based course and intervention can help you take your work to the next level.
Yoga Philosophy Streaming includes new, monthly content that addresses current challenges in light of Dr. Ranganathan’s extensive research in philosophy and practice of yoga.
Level 1 Courses
Five Limbs: Yoga Sūtra Essentials for Practice
20 hours – Basics of Yoga Practice (Book 2 of the Yoga Sūtra)
Welcome to Yoga Philosophy and Mental Well-Being: Engage your Kaivalya and Thrive
20 hours – Yoga teachings for mental health (Books 1 and 4 of the Yoga Sūtra)
30 hours – Overview of Ethical Theory from Around the World, which Distinguishes Yoga as a Unique Option
Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra: Beyond the Surface, Abiding in One’s Essence (May or November)
30 hours – Deep dive into the Yoga Sūtra to set students up for life long learning
Level 2 Courses
20 hours – Students learn how to and how to not translate any text.
20 hours –The foundations of Logic and Critical Thinking in the practice of Yoga.
30 hours – Definitive Introduction to Sanskrit—the Language of Yoga’s Philosophy—for Yogis, with quizzes and a final test to confirm learning.
Manifesting Prosperity and Success
30 hours – Deep dive into Yoga Sūtra with special emphasis on the enigmatic Book 3, or the book of Powers and Success.
Free Courses
Yoga-Anticolonial Philosophy
If you purchased Dr. Shyam Ranganathan’s 2024 book, Yoga—Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action Focused Guide to Practice, we’ve got a free course to support you!