Yoga as Sovereignty and Civil Disobedience

I invited Professor Shyam Ranganathan to talk with Russell and I about some of the integral concepts found in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. In this conversation, you’ll learn how these essential practices are vital for us to actively participate in and how through our participation we can reshape not only ourselves but the world.

Dr. Shyam is an incredibly insightful authority on both South Asian and Western Philosophy.  He is able to weave together classical thoughts about Logos or Logic, Linguistic Theory with Civil Disobedience, Cultural Appropriation, and the teaching of Patanjali.  We discuss the essential practices of Ahimsa and Isvara Pranidhana and how they relate to the idea of non-violent resistance, Satyagraha.

This episode is so funny and so good… Ontologically speaking!  We know you’re going to have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it. It was a treat and an honour to host Shyam on our podcast.

You can find more information about Shyam Ranganathan on his website and hear more of his insights on his Instagram Account.

Dr. Shyam Ranganathan is a professional moral philosopher, translation expert, scholar of South Asia studies, a translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin  2008),  and a yoga practitioner.  Dr. Shyam Ranganathan holds an MA in South Asian Studies, an MA and PhD in philosophy. He teaches at York University and The York Center for Asian Research. With over 50 peer reviewed publications, he is a wonderful resource for expanding your yoga education.

Opening and closing music compliments of my dear friend teaching Ashtanga yoga in Eindhoven, Nick Evans with his band “dawnSong” from  the  album “for Morgan.”   Listen to the entire album on Spotify - simply click Here.  To purchase your own copy - click Here.