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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. It has a lot to do with the West and its ancient depiction of philosophy as pleasurable only insofar as it leads one away from leadership roles, and dangerous if pursued publicly.

Check out our latest Yoga Philosophy Streaming episode for more on this (link in bio to the site).

Yoga Philosophy Institute Aug 6

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

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jul 6

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”)

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jun 13

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

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jun 11

Yoga is personal work. It means challenging ourselves and owning our choices to help create a world that’s safe for autonomous individuals.
#personalwork #mindfulness #ancientwisdom #yogapractice #selfdiscovery #autonomy #yogateacher #spiritualgrowth

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jun 10

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.

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jun 7

Learn what Western oppression doesn't want you to know about.

#Patanjali #philosophy #yoga #colonilalism #Indigenous #oppression #transrightes #oppression #decolonization

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jun 5

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

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jun 3

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,

Yoga Philosophy Institute Jun 2

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