The Yoga Philosophy Institute (yogaphilosophy.com)
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Official Blue.Sky account of the Yoga Philosophy Institute: scholar practitioner platform for rigorous, research-based Yoga and Philosophy education. Founded by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, a professional philosopher, scholar, and practitioner of Yoga.
Is mental illness ordinary or a statistical anomaly? Is political dysfunction an expression of mental illness or something else? Tune in to the recent Streaming episode to find out.
You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under “Self Help.”
You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under “Self Help.”
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Is mental illness ordinary or a statistical anomaly? Is political dysfunction an expression of mental illness or something else? Tune in to the recent Streaming episode to find out.
You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under “Self Help.”
You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under “Self Help.”
Together, Eddie and Dr. Shyam will explore how a practice safely rooted in Yoga’s ancient philosophy and contemporary self-guided practice can unlock the full benefits of Yoga. To sign up, head over to YogaPhilosophy.com and look for this post under “Latest News.”
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Together, Eddie and Dr. Shyam will explore how a practice safely rooted in Yoga’s ancient philosophy and contemporary self-guided practice can unlock the full benefits of Yoga. To sign up, head over to YogaPhilosophy.com and look for this post under “Latest News.”
Together, Eddie and Dr. Shyam will explore how a practice safely rooted in Yoga’s ancient philosophy and contemporary self-guided practice can unlock the full benefits of Yoga. To sign up, head over to YogaPhilosophy.com and look for this post under “Latest News.”
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Together, Eddie and Dr. Shyam will explore how a practice safely rooted in Yoga’s ancient philosophy and contemporary self-guided practice can unlock the full benefits of Yoga. To sign up, head over to YogaPhilosophy.com and look for this post under “Latest News.”
Here, I explore the myth that Yoga is “not political.”
Sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses
under “Self Help.”
Sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses
under “Self Help.”
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Here, I explore the myth that Yoga is “not political.”
Sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses
under “Self Help.”
Sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses
under “Self Help.”
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses
under “Self Help.”
under “Self Help.”
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! You can find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses
under “Self Help.”
under “Self Help.”
The Path of Yoga — a live online retreat. 📅 Saturday, Sept 27 • 11 AM–3 PM ET
Dr. Shyam (Founder of the Yoga Philosophy Institute), Dr. Sundar (Founder of PranaScience) , and Mandi King. Sign up at yogaphilosophy.com -- scroll down to: Latest News
Dr. Shyam (Founder of the Yoga Philosophy Institute), Dr. Sundar (Founder of PranaScience) , and Mandi King. Sign up at yogaphilosophy.com -- scroll down to: Latest News
August 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The Path of Yoga — a live online retreat. 📅 Saturday, Sept 27 • 11 AM–3 PM ET
Dr. Shyam (Founder of the Yoga Philosophy Institute), Dr. Sundar (Founder of PranaScience) , and Mandi King. Sign up at yogaphilosophy.com -- scroll down to: Latest News
Dr. Shyam (Founder of the Yoga Philosophy Institute), Dr. Sundar (Founder of PranaScience) , and Mandi King. Sign up at yogaphilosophy.com -- scroll down to: Latest News
Are you scared of philosophy? Does it seem like a waste of time? Is it a distraction from what really matters? There's a history to that.
Check out our latest Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode for more on this (link in bio to the site).
Check out our latest Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode for more on this (link in bio to the site).
August 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Are you scared of philosophy? Does it seem like a waste of time? Is it a distraction from what really matters? There's a history to that.
Check out our latest Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode for more on this (link in bio to the site).
Check out our latest Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode for more on this (link in bio to the site).
In this Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode, I (Dr. Shyam, founder of the Yoga Philosophy Institute) explore the influential early Greek approach to philosophy as a tragic waste of time.
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To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming @ yogaphilosophy.com
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To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming @ yogaphilosophy.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In this Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode, I (Dr. Shyam, founder of the Yoga Philosophy Institute) explore the influential early Greek approach to philosophy as a tragic waste of time.
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To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming @ yogaphilosophy.com
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To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming @ yogaphilosophy.com
My new coauthored book Life After Death drops April 2026. Is there such a thing? Yes—but not how you think. I defend Yoga’s view against the positions of 4 other philosophers. Get a sneak preview now in Yoga Philosophy Streaming:
👉 yogaphilosophy.com/courses (“Under Self Help”)
👉 yogaphilosophy.com/courses (“Under Self Help”)
July 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My new coauthored book Life After Death drops April 2026. Is there such a thing? Yes—but not how you think. I defend Yoga’s view against the positions of 4 other philosophers. Get a sneak preview now in Yoga Philosophy Streaming:
👉 yogaphilosophy.com/courses (“Under Self Help”)
👉 yogaphilosophy.com/courses (“Under Self Help”)
In light of everything happening on the streets in the US, it’s time to revisit questions about the legitimacy and scope of nonviolent resistance. Learn some philosophy. Know the Indigenous sources behind popular ideas.
~~ Dr. Shyam
#Nonviolence #DecolonizePhilosophy
~~ Dr. Shyam
#Nonviolence #DecolonizePhilosophy
June 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In light of everything happening on the streets in the US, it’s time to revisit questions about the legitimacy and scope of nonviolent resistance. Learn some philosophy. Know the Indigenous sources behind popular ideas.
~~ Dr. Shyam
#Nonviolence #DecolonizePhilosophy
~~ Dr. Shyam
#Nonviolence #DecolonizePhilosophy
How did we get to a point where this (insert your outrage of choice) is just the new normal? One thing’s for sure — we didn’t get here by practicing the philosophy of Yoga.
June 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
How did we get to a point where this (insert your outrage of choice) is just the new normal? One thing’s for sure — we didn’t get here by practicing the philosophy of Yoga.
Learn what Western oppression doesn't want you to know about.
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
June 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Learn what Western oppression doesn't want you to know about.
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
The gods & demons churned for immortality. The demons stole the nectar—until Viṣṇu, as Mohinī (a trans goddess), gave it to the gods. Immortality is dissent. Justice? Sometimes, it takes a trans woman. Read more: @drshyamr Substack. #PrideMonth #TransIsDivine
June 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The gods & demons churned for immortality. The demons stole the nectar—until Viṣṇu, as Mohinī (a trans goddess), gave it to the gods. Immortality is dissent. Justice? Sometimes, it takes a trans woman. Read more: @drshyamr Substack. #PrideMonth #TransIsDivine
If you want to understand how Yoga can help us in this present moment, check out this Streaming episode! ~ ~ ~ Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
#YogaForLiberation, #YogaAsActivism,
#YogaForLiberation, #YogaAsActivism,
June 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
If you want to understand how Yoga can help us in this present moment, check out this Streaming episode! ~ ~ ~ Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
#YogaForLiberation, #YogaAsActivism,
#YogaForLiberation, #YogaAsActivism,
When we grow used to oppression, we start to confuse it with safety.
We mistake what limits us for what protects us.
And then, we fear our own freedom.
Don’t be fooled. To learn more: yogaphilosophy.com/courses
#OwnYourLife #AgencyAndAutonomy #BreakTheCycle #UnlearnOppression
We mistake what limits us for what protects us.
And then, we fear our own freedom.
Don’t be fooled. To learn more: yogaphilosophy.com/courses
#OwnYourLife #AgencyAndAutonomy #BreakTheCycle #UnlearnOppression
June 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
When we grow used to oppression, we start to confuse it with safety.
We mistake what limits us for what protects us.
And then, we fear our own freedom.
Don’t be fooled. To learn more: yogaphilosophy.com/courses
#OwnYourLife #AgencyAndAutonomy #BreakTheCycle #UnlearnOppression
We mistake what limits us for what protects us.
And then, we fear our own freedom.
Don’t be fooled. To learn more: yogaphilosophy.com/courses
#OwnYourLife #AgencyAndAutonomy #BreakTheCycle #UnlearnOppression
Excited to share a podcast conversation on The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast! To listen, visit yogaphilosophy.com and click “Podcasts with Dr. Shyam” under the Resources tab. Dr. Shyam #YogaPhilosophy #AntiColonialYoga #DecolonizeYoga #YogaWisdom #ConnectedYogaTeacher
May 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Excited to share a podcast conversation on The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast! To listen, visit yogaphilosophy.com and click “Podcasts with Dr. Shyam” under the Resources tab. Dr. Shyam #YogaPhilosophy #AntiColonialYoga #DecolonizeYoga #YogaWisdom #ConnectedYogaTeacher
Is AI intelligent? The answer is no, The analysis is an application of the opening lines of the Yoga Sūtra to the question.
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
May 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Is AI intelligent? The answer is no, The analysis is an application of the opening lines of the Yoga Sūtra to the question.
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
Hi all, I've decided to start a blog that discusses the wider implications of my research. I know I've made a name for myself on Yoga, but that expertise is actually a result of a lot of other research concerning research methodology, knowledge, objectivity, and reason.
May 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hi all, I've decided to start a blog that discusses the wider implications of my research. I know I've made a name for myself on Yoga, but that expertise is actually a result of a lot of other research concerning research methodology, knowledge, objectivity, and reason.
Is AI intelligent? The answer is no, The analysis is an application of the opening lines of the Yoga Sūtra to the question.
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
May 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Is AI intelligent? The answer is no, The analysis is an application of the opening lines of the Yoga Sūtra to the question.
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
Learn what Western oppression doesn't want you to know about.
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
May 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Learn what Western oppression doesn't want you to know about.
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization
Is AI intelligent? The answer is no, The analysis is an application of the opening lines of the Yoga Sūtra to the question.
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
May 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Is AI intelligent? The answer is no, The analysis is an application of the opening lines of the Yoga Sūtra to the question.
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses under "self help."
If you want to read for free about how we are living through a polycrisis and how you can put an end to this, you can find this blog post on the Singing Dragon blog (blog.singingdragon.com/ ), my Medium site (@dr.shyamr) or my Substack: drshyamr.
April 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If you want to read for free about how we are living through a polycrisis and how you can put an end to this, you can find this blog post on the Singing Dragon blog (blog.singingdragon.com/ ), my Medium site (@dr.shyamr) or my Substack: drshyamr.
In this Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode I explore the idea of a Polycrisis, it's cause and its solution.
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa
April 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In this Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode I explore the idea of a Polycrisis, it's cause and its solution.
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa
Hi all, I've decided to start a blog that discusses the wider implications of my research. I know I've made a name for myself on Yoga, but that expertise is actually a result of a lot of other research concerning research methodology, knowledge, objectivity, and reason.
April 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hi all, I've decided to start a blog that discusses the wider implications of my research. I know I've made a name for myself on Yoga, but that expertise is actually a result of a lot of other research concerning research methodology, knowledge, objectivity, and reason.
In this Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode I explore the idea of a Polycrisis, it's cause and its solution.
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa
April 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In this Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode I explore the idea of a Polycrisis, it's cause and its solution.
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa
Find it at yogaphilosophy.com/courses , under "self help"
#alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #philosophy #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #ahimsa