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

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.

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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

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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

About Guest

Since 2012, Stephanie Jain has been a dedicated student of haṭha Yoga. Today she serves as a Yoga therapist in the tradition of Śrī T. Kriṣṇamācārya. As a recovering perfectionist, Stephanie guides others along a journey of self-transformation through 1-on-1 sessions, small group workshops, and immersive retreats. You can connect with Stephanie at www.innerlandscapes.yoga

About Host

Hariprasad Varma is an Executive Coach, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® & Process Work 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

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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