Ep.64 - Yoga Beyond Fitness with Namaste Yoga (A Short Film)

Ep.64 - Yoga Beyond Fitness with Namaste Yoga (A Short Film)

Author: Hindu Parenting June 20, 2026 Duration: 57:07

Ep.64 features Shri Ravi Chand of Warrior Tribe Films in a conversation about yoga, parenting and his short film “Namaste Yoga”.

Set in Australia, this film explores yoga as an indigenous tradition of the Hindus through the experiences of twin children, Shiv and Kali.

Here is a list of topics addressed in this conversation:(0:00:08) Introduction to the Hindu Parenting Podcast(0:00:41) Introducing Namaste Yoga and Director Ravi Chand(0:02:15) Inspiration and Lived Experience: Grief and Identity(0:05:35) Fathers as Cultural Transmitters(0:10:07) Acting and Directing: The Power of Representation(0:15:04) Explaining Hindu Concepts to Children(0:21:11) Addressing Cultural Appropriation and Self-Worth(0:26:50) Attention to Detail: The Use of Space and Visuals(0:31:46) Future Projects and Ownership of Stories(0:35:00) Impact and Audience Response(0:39:48) Indigenous Traditions and Global Kinship(0:46:51) How to Watch Namaste Yoga(0:49:41) Final Message for Young Hindus(0:54:46) Closing Remarks

Learn more about Shri Ravi Chand's work at:Warrior Tribe FilmsWatch the short film Namaste Yoga in two parts at:1.

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