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Spirit SpeakersThe Spirituality of YogaPatty and guest Jenny Rhodes of Aligned Yoga discuss the spiritual aspects of a yoga practice and its importance and benefits. Jenny shares the story of her personal awakening through yoga as well as tips and suggestions to help the listener establish their own sacred practice.
*Correction: Jenny would like to correct the record, that when speaking about the fear around speaking her TRUTH (SATYA) she referred to it mistakenly as ASTEYA (non-stealing) which in retrospect is so telling, as her story refers to being the thief of her own joy & self-honesty . Thank you understanding
Jenny...2024-09-021h 01
Let's Talk YogaWomen Yogis of India with Prasad RangnekarThe topic of women yogis in India is often overlooked and not widely discussed due to its complexity and nuances. It involves many layers of cultural factors. Popular yoga often includes discussions about yogis, but there is a mysterious aspect to it. To shed some light on this topic, I decided to invite Prasad Rangnekar back, one of our favorite guests, to discuss the history of women practitioners, specifically yogis and yoginis in India.Episode Highlights:Was yoga a man's practice?The distinction between saying women yogis and yoginisDefining yoga in contextThe...2024-02-251h 15Let's Talk YogaBalancing the Roles of Being a Yoga Teacher and StudentOften yoga teachers are stuck or confused about how to maintain a healthy balance between the roles of being a yoga teacher and that of a student. To be honest, the struggle is real. Arundhati has had countless conversations with yoga teachers over the years and its a problem that keeps coming up. To address this conversation, we have Prasad Rangnekar back on the show. Prasad and Arundhati go in-depth into this balancing act of being a yoga teacher and a student that most of us need to figure out in popular yoga. So...2023-06-051h 05
Designed for GoodA safe space & a sustainable period w/ EcoFemmeOn this episode we are in conversation with Kathy Walking and Jessamijn Miedema from EcoFemme. They started EcoFemme in 2010, in an effort to create environmental and social change through revitalising menstrual practices that are healthy, environmentally sustainable, culturally responsive and empowering. So far, they have prevented close to 79 million disposable pads from ending up as waste in a landfill. As this episode releases on women’s day, let’s show our support by joining their movement and transforming the way we think about our periods. Follow them @ecofemme2023-03-0836 min
Designed for GoodNew pace in that same old space w/ thathyderabadiboyOn this episode, we chat with Yunus Lasania aka thathyderabadiboy, a journalist and researcher based out of Hyderabad, who has spent the last few years documenting the city’s history.
He walks around the city both as a resident and a tourist, trying to see things differently. Sights and sounds people often miss.2023-03-0218 min
Designed for GoodOuter space adventures w/ Susmita MohantyIf you’ve been following this season, you’re probably aware that the over arching theme has been space. All kinds of space – personal, public and planetary. On this episode space entrepreneur, spaceship designer and climate action activist Susmita Mohanty, talks to us specifically about the world outside our world and she begins by dissecting what she does in simple words.
Find the articles written by Susmita on human ferries, here.2023-02-1343 min
Tollywood KaburluFavorite Technicians and Producers in Telugu CinemaMusic: Mani Sharma all day, then DSP and Thaman, SA Rajkumar, Harris Jayaraj, Vivek Sagar
Cinematography: KV Guhan: Athadu, Jalsa, parts of Khaleja, Dookudu, Baadshah, SVSC, Aagadu, Naani, and Mister.
PS Vinod: debut with Panjaa, Manam, Oopiri, Dhruva, Soggade Chinni Nayana, Hello, Aravinda Sametha, AVPL, Vakeel Saab, Sita Ramam and waiting for SSMB28
KK Senthil Kumar: All Rajamouli movies except Simhadri, Student No1, Vikramarkudu and Maryada Ramanna, also did Golconda high School and Arundhati, only 17 movies,
Shyam K Naidu: 15 movies with Puri Jagan
Rathnavelu: Arya, Jagadam, 1 Nenokkadine, Rangasthalam, Brahmotsavam...2023-02-0354 min
Designed for GoodPersonal space for personal reasons w/ Dhruv SehgalYou probably recognize Dhruv Sehgal from the incredibly popular show Little Things. He’s a writer, director and actor who lives and works out of Bombay. Today, Dhruv is in conversation with us about what personal space means to him.2023-01-0332 min
Designed for GoodA private tour of Alicia Souza's headspaceAlicia Souza is a people’s illustrator. She finds beauty, inspiration and humour in the most mundane-everyday things. Alicia’s work is refreshing and so very relatable. Whether it's her aunties in sneakers series or her multiple love letters to a bag of priceless banana chips. There's just so much to learn from how she continues to pour parts of her personality into her work. On this episode of Designed for Good – we get a quick tour of Alicia’s morning headspace as she shares with us her most favourite ritual.
Order her 2023 planner here2022-12-0325 minLet's Talk YogaThe Missing Context of the 8 Limbs of Yoga with Prasad RangnekarThe 8 limbs of yoga are mentioned often in the modern yoga world. Especially if you've studied in yoga teacher training. But often, you're probably exploring only the very surface of this. The contextualization is missing. In this episode, our (repeat) guest Prasad Rangnekar dives deep into not only giving us a clear context of the 8 limbs in the grand scheme of yoga. But he clarifies how to move through the 8 limbs as a modern-day practitioner. Whether you think you know the 8 limbs of yoga or not, this conversation will be enriching. 2022-11-281h 02
Designed for GoodRediscovering familiar spaces through Tales of Hazaribagh w/ Mihir VatsaWhen Mihir left Delhi and moved back to Hazaribagh in 2017, he didn’t imagine that his hometown’s wilderness, secret waterfalls and fascinating history would pull him out of a difficult space and change the way he perceives home. On this episode we are in conversation with Mihir Vatsa – poet and author of Tales of Hazaribagh (Published by Speaking TIger)– an intimate portrait of the Chhotanagpur Plateau. You can follow Mihir on Instagram and order his book here 2022-10-0126 minLet's Talk YogaPrana & Pranayama with Prasad RangnekarOn the show today, I invited back our frequent guest, Prasad Rangnekar to talk about his new online course that is about to launch on July 14th, 2022, called Prana & Pranayama. It's a five-week in-depth course exploring wider dimensions of Prana & Pranayama, beyond breath and breathwork, by reconciling scriptures & science.In this episode, we’re going to discuss the definition of prana according to the scriptures, the spiritual significance of pranayama and ways in which it can be applied, its correlation with our modern-day lifestyles, and more. Prasad also talks about the details of his online co...2022-07-0741 minLet's Talk YogaWhat Actually is Hatha Yoga with Prasad RangnekarIn the popular world of yoga, there's widespread misinformation about the tradition and the path of Hatha Yoga. Its rich history is often forgotten or laid aside and replaced with various misleading interpretations. While most yoga teachers are borrowing every day from hatha yoga. Hardly anyone knows its origins or in fact much about this path at all. Prasad Rangnekar, who has been on the podcast many times before is from the Natha lineage. The founding lineage of Hatha Yoga. He shares his deep wisdom about the hatha yoga path. Here are some of our c...2022-05-301h 01
Designed for GoodMaking Space for a Zero Waste Life w/ Sahar MansoorOn the first episode of season 3 of Designed for Good we speak with Sahar Mansoor about creating space for a zero waste life in the city. We talk about waste segregation, recycling, leadership, travel and easy hacks to be mindful about how we consume. Sahar is the founder of zero waste lifestyle brand Bare Necessities India, and author of a book titled Bare Necessities - How to Live a Zero Waste Life2022-02-0128 minLet's Talk YogaRecontextualizing Modern Yoga with Prasad RangnekarIf you want clarity on the current yoga landscape & how it relates to traditional yoga - you should go straight to Prasad Rangnekar. Back on the podcast for the second time, Prasad shares the importance of recontextualizing modern yoga. He draws parallels without a bias between popular yoga & traditional yoga. He warns us about the dangers of treating the part as the whole. We chat about the current landscape of yoga & how a sincere yoga seeker or yoga teacher can and should do better.We chat about why this discernment is...2022-01-1758 minLet's Talk YogaReplay: The Origins of Yoga with Prasad RangnekarAs promised, I am re-releasing some of your favorite episodes for the month of December. I would like to begin with one of your three most requested episodes, which is the Origins of Yoga with esteemed yoga educator, Prasad Rangnekar.If you are listening to this podcast for the first time, I'm really glad that you stumbled upon this particular episode replay as this helps every yoga enthusiast to strengthen the foundation of their knowledge of the yoga practice.Enjoy as you listen in and rediscover the origins of yoga in our first...2021-12-131h 04
Designed for GoodUnravelling Shasn w/ Zain MemonOn the season finale of Designed for Good we are in conversation with Zain Memon, co-founder of Memesys Cultural Lab and the creator of SHASN, a political strategy board game that people seem to be going crazy about. A board game that attempts to discuss policy, not politicians.
*Play Shasn*2021-09-2929 min
Designed for GoodEAVESDROP: Trying to blame economists for climate change & other bitter thoughts w/ Mayank JainI've always had really interesting conversations with my friend Mayank, who is a researcher and writer. In this episode we blame economists for climate change, stress on hyping up local leaders and come to a bitter realisation that the most tolerant generation of young humans might have the shortest life-span. Listen-in quietly without judgement.2021-08-2945 minLet's Talk YogaThe Origins of Yoga and Its Passage Through Time with Prasad RangnekarAs yoga teachers, knowing the origins of yoga & its passage through time is very significant. In fact, I would argue that's it's required if one teaches any aspect of yoga. Knowing this correctly is not only important but has deep cultural implications if misinterpreted. I’ve been on the lookout for the “perfect” guest for this one. Someone who could take into account the many subtle nuances & layers that a conversation about the origins of yoga warrants. To follow its passage through time with clarity & draw a timeline is no small feat. On the Let’...2021-08-231h 04
Designed for GoodAn eco-friendly period w/ Shivani Singh of Friday UndiesOn this episode of designed for good we are in conversation with Shivani Singh, founder of Friday Undies – an eco-friendly brand that makes period underwear and the lives of countless women so much simpler. We talk about the importance of making the switch to environmentally conscious period products and how coffee might actually be making shark week a lot harder.
Friday undies just turned one, and you should check them out here, if you haven't already! IG: Friday Undies Shop here
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Designed for GoodA guide against AI tracking w/ Gema, Viola and KristineHave you wondered whether the free apps on your phone are actually free? Or have you by now realised that if you aren’t paying for a product, you might actually be the product. This particular episode of designed for good is about the stuff the takes up most of our time. It's about Instagram, Whatsapp, Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter and Telegram. Who gets to see your messages? Do you know how to diffuse a filter bubble? Is your crucial content reaching your desired audience or is it slyly getting censored - these are just a few amongst the many qu...2021-06-031h 06
Designed for GoodEAVESDROP: Navigating the freelance life w/ Chaaya PrabhatOn this episode of Eavesdrop, you get to listen in on my conversation with my brilliant friend, illustrator and artist Chaaya Prabhat (@chaaya23). She is currently based out of Goa and is figuring out whether or not she should adopt a cat apart from creating the most gorgeous illustrations everyday. We talk about a bunch of stuff but mostly about navigating the freelance life. She mentions a valuable resource for freelancers in India called @contract4creators. Be sure to check it out!2021-05-2832 min
Designed for GoodThis Wild Idea w/ Cara TejpalIn this second episode of Designed for Good we’re in conversation with Cara Tejpal– wildlife conservationist and writer at The Sanctuary Nature Foundation. She also heads the Mud on Boots project which supports grassroots conservationists across India. We talk about using our skills to support conservation efforts and how observation gives rise to kinship. Listen and learn!2021-03-1945 min
Designed for GoodEAVESDROP: Girls stepping out at night w/ Madhavi MenonWelcome to the second season of designed for good! This is the first episode in a new parallel series called EAVESDROP, where you get to listen-in on private conversations between friends who are trying their best to make sense of this ridiculous world.. Here I’m talking to my friend Madhavi Menon who is an ace illustrator and graphic designer, we chat about how we feel when we step out at night. Stay till the end to know why Madhavi feels like a fish sleeping with one eye open.
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Designed for GoodChallenging bigotry w/ Suchitra VijayanOn this episode we're in conversation with Suchitra Vijayan – lawyer, writer and founder of the Polis Project. We speak about the undemocratic UAPA, participation in public life, the media and how resistance starts at home.
You can follow the Polis Project and support their incredible independent research and work by donating.2020-05-2245 minDesigned for GoodOral History & Material Memory w/ Aanchal MalhotraAanchal Malhotra is an oral historian, writer and artist based out of New Delhi. She is the author of Remnants of a Separation, a history of the partition through material memory. In this episode we talk about her writing process, collaboration in the subcontinent and visiting Pakistan for the first time.
Aanchal also heads the Museum of Material Memory — a digital repository of material culture of the Indian subcontinent, with Navdha Malhotra. You can follow her on instagram and order her book to learn more. 2020-05-0649 minDesigned for GoodSocial advocacy and designing political campaigns w/ Scott StarrettOn this episode we're in conversation with Scott Starrett, co-founder and principal designer at Tandem, New York.
Tandem is forged on the principle that the same persuasive techniques used in marketing and advertising can, and should be used to advance the greater good. We speak about his interest is socially responsible design, working with non profits and designing a successful campaign for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
You can follow both Tandem and Scott on instagram to keep up with their work.
2020-04-1356 minDesigned for GoodEp4: Protests, fear and history w/ Saagar TewariIn this episode we talk about the ongoing student protests in India, an environment of fear and our history of resistance. At 16.10 learn an interesting fact about Poorna Swaraj.
Saagar is a historian of modern India whose chief interest lies in studying the dynamics of state-society relationship in central and eastern India.2020-02-0528 minDesigned for GoodEp3: New Kings of the World: Dispatches from Bollywood, Dizi & K-Pop with Fatima BhuttoOn this episode of designed for good, we’re in conversation with author and activist Fatima Bhutto (fbhutto). She speaks about her latest book New Kings of the World, for which she travelled far and wide, collecting stories and understanding the impact and importance of pop culture from the east. Fatima traces the rise of Bollywood, Dizi and K-Pop.
New Kings of the World is published by Columbia Global Reports. You can get your copy here
Don't forget to follow designed for good to keep up with our latest episodes.2019-10-1628 min
Designed for GoodEp2: Youth rights and change with Sudhanshu KaushikAs young people we often feel like those who are in power don’t represent us or our concerns at all. It is important for young voices to be heard and our issues addressed, since quite realistically we are directly affected by the consequence of the decisions made by those who are so far removed from us. In this episode, we're in conversation with Sudhanshu Kaushik, founder of Young India Foundation, a national youth organisation that works on youth rights and representation by recruiting and training young political candidates in India. Sudhanshu grew up between the United States and In...2019-10-0228 min
Designed for GoodEp1: Creative identity and representation with Nayantara Dutta & Samyu MuraliOn the first ever episode of designed for good, Arundhati is in conversation with Samyu Murali – art director and designer and Nayantara Dutta – strategist, writer and founder of 'Unapologetically Muslim'. We chat about creative identities, representation in advertising, mentorship, participation, accents and lots more. The original music for this podcast has been created by Shrivas Shyamsundar
Find us on instagram: @designedforgood_
Nayantara: nayantaradutta.com (@nayantaradutta)
Samyu: samyumurali.com (teaandcrumpets7)2019-09-0939 min
Swadeshi/VideshiBranding Indian Cities & their HistoryJoin Sudhanshu as he has a conversation with Arundhati Prasad on branding Indian cities. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and diaspora members to digest with interviews of experts while also having conversations with young Indians to gauge what India is to young Indians all over the world. Music Credit: Dhobi Ghat; Composed by Gustavo Santaolalla ; Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)2019-06-2927 min