“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”