The Yogasala Podcast

A podcast to explore authentic voices from the field of yoga bringing together ideas and journeys that can inform and inspire you on the transformative power of yoga in its holistic form.

Episodes

  1. Yoga of Emotion: R Sriram on Navarasa & Nātya Yoga | Yogaśāla Podcast

    09/22/2025

    Yoga of Emotion: R Sriram on Navarasa & Nātya Yoga | Yogaśāla Podcast

    The Yogaśāla Podcast by Hariprasad Varma is a dialogue series with teachers and practitioners of Yoga with a focus on yoga off the mat. This episode of The Yogasala Podcast explores the profound connection between yoga, emotions, and Indian arts, as discussed in the book 'Nātya Yōga, Peace, Passion, Pain, Mapping, Emotions'. The conversation highlights the spiritual seeking inherent in Indian arts and yoga, the role of emotions in spiritual practice, and the integration of body and mind in yoga philosophy. About R. Sriram R. Sriram began to learn yoga systematically with Sri TKV Desikachar in the late seventies. He received private lessons and group lessons from him, and attended group lessons with Sri T. Krishnamacharya. Under the guidance of Sri TKV Desikachar he taught Yoga for several years at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai and contributed to the development of the then young institute. Since 1988, Sriram has been active in Germany, the home of his wife, where he has built a large community of yoga teachers trained in giving individualized lessons, published several books relating Yoga to diverse subjects like therapy, sound, breath, mantra and emotions, as well as a German translation of the Patanjali’s Yogasutra, which is being widely used by the german-speaking yoga community in Europe. Together with Desikachar he has brought out CDs on Vedic Chanting. Together with his wife Anjali Angelika, Bharatanatyam dancer and novelist, he has worked on and developed the subject of Natyayoga and published the book “Natyayoga”. As a personal project they have created the reforestation project BASE Art Nature Yoga in the Palani Hills. Connect with Sriram at: 1. www.sriram,de 2. www.basekodai.org 3. www.anjalisriram.de Connect with Hari at: 1. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hariprasadvarma 2. https://www.instagram.com/@zensei.hari 3. https://zensei.substack.com Sign up for Navarasa Immersion Retreat at https://www.hariprasadvarma.com/yoga-of-emotion #emotionalintelligence #navarasas #natyayoga #yogaofemotion #sriram

    38 min
  2. Yoga As A Way of Life - Prerna Ramanathan

    04/30/2024

    Yoga As A Way of Life - Prerna Ramanathan

    In this episode of The Yogasala Podcast, internationally certified yoga therapist Prerna Ramanathan shares her journey into the world of yoga therapy, views on the importance of developing a holistic practice, and some of the amazing work that she does in the field of yoga therapy. About Guest Prerna Ramanathan is an Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) by profession and an ardent practitioner of yoga in her personal life as well. She conducts personalised, one-to-one sessions, and, co-create goals for each of her client's physical and emotional needs. She researches and creates practices that focus on regulating the nervous system, improving gut-brain connection and coping with stress. Bringing people's awareness to their innate power of healing gives Prerna immense joy and satisfaction. "Yoga for me, is not just a practice but also a way of life to remain in joy.", says Prerna. You can follow Prerna on IG at @yogawith_prerna About Host Hariprasad Varma is an Executive Coach, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® & Flow Game Facilitator, and a Yoga Therapist. He is the founder of Yogaśāla & Zensei Leadership Pvt. Ltd. He has extensive experience in facilitating inner work and leadership programs, one-to-one coaching conversations and yoga therapy, and curating leadership and wellness retreats. You can connect with Hari at https://www.hariprasadvarma.com or email namaste@hariprasadvarma.com or @zenseihari on Instagram. Subscribe to The Yogasala Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CgMNHUGhIdM4dUQM2rdpW?si=34aba85ca6d9470c Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yogasala-podcast/id1720309619 Substack - https://yogasala.substack.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@hariprasadvarma

    45 min
  3. Musically Yours - Aarti Sivakumar

    02/16/2024

    Musically Yours - Aarti Sivakumar

    In this podcast, Aarti Sivakumar, musician and voice artist, shares a beautiful poem in Kannada and its evocations in a dialogue with Hariprasad Varma. We hope you enjoy this conversation connecting music, beauty, and ideas in yoga from a subjective evocative space. About Guest Aarti Sivakumar is a musician and voice artist based out of Bangalore, India. In her own words, "My parents have tapes that have me singing even before I started talking. I started learning music formally before I turned three. Thanks to them, I’ve been steeped in all kinds of Indian music throughout school life, since we moved all over the country. After a lot more learning in the next couple of decades, today I teach, perform, make music and do voice-related recording projects and music therapy." About Host Hariprasad Varma is an Executive Coach, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® & Flow Game Facilitator, and a Yoga Therapist. He is the founder of Yogaśāla & Zensei Leadership Pvt. Ltd. He has extensive experience in facilitating inner work and leadership programs, one-to-one coaching conversations and yoga therapy, and curating leadership and wellness retreats. You can connect with Hari at https://www.hariprasadvarma.com or email namaste@hariprasadvarma.com ---- The Yogaśāla Podcast is a podcast to share ideas and journeys from the world of yoga and healing through conversations with Yoga Practitioners, Therapists, and Healers. You can find all episodes of The Yogaśāla Podcast at https://yogasala.substack.com

    58 min

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