Yoga Vichara: Deep Dives into Yogic Science
Our community platform for exploring the logic, science, and philosophy of yoga through open discussions with subject matter experts.
Dr. Vishwanath M V gives an overview of his talk on "The Trinity of Yoga" for our Yoga Vichara series. He discusses how the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga are interconnected on the path to self-understanding.
Flyer for a Yoga Vichara session with Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy on "Life Lessons from the Upanishads," a free event open to all, both online and offline.
Flyer for a Yoga Vichara session with Padma Shri Dr. C.R. Chandrashekar on "Mind: How to Attain Tranquility and Calmness," exploring the causes of mental disturbances and solutions for health.
Flyer for a Yoga Vichara session with Prof. Angarai Ganesan Ramakrishnan on the "Neuroscience of Pranayama and its positive impact on our heart and brain."
A group photo from our Yoga Vichara talk with Prof. A G Ramakrishnan on the "Neuroscience of Pranayama," a session exploring the scientific basis of breathwork.
A moment from the "Neuroscience of Pranayama" talk, showing the setup for our live online and offline audience.
Participants listening intently during the "Neuroscience of Pranayama" session, highlighting the engaged and curious nature of our community.
About this collection
This series is not for passive listening; it is for inquiry. We bring in researchers from fields like neuroscience, psychiatry, and Sanskrit studies to sit with us and dissect how practices like Pranayama interact with modern biology, stripping away the mystery to reveal the mechanics underneath.
The 'Yoga Vichara' series serves as the intellectual heart of the Yogavijnana Foundation. While many platforms offer general yoga classes, we believe that without a foundational understanding of the 'why', physical practice remains incomplete.
We structure these talks to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary needs. Our past sessions have featured esteemed guests like Prof. A.G. Ramakrishnan, who demystified the Neuroscience of Pranayama, and Padma Shri Dr. C.R. Chandrashekar, who guided us through the psychiatry of attaining tranquility.
These sessions are designed for serious students who wish to ground their practice in evidence. Whether you join us offline at our Chandra Layout studio or participate online, the format remains the same: deep, evidence-based discussion. We examine topics ranging from the 'Trinity of Yoga' to life lessons found in the Upanishads, always ensuring that the discourse remains accessible. This is where we foster a community of practitioners who do not just follow instructions, but understand the science of their own transformation.
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I established the Yoga Vichara series because yoga loses its power when it becomes dogma. I invite experts here to challenge our assumptions, helping us build a practice that stands up to both ancient wisdom and modern scientific scrutiny.
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