Philosophit is where living philosophy meets personal power.

Philosophit is a transformative coaching and mentoring platform rooted in the groundbreaking work of Dr. Shyam, whose innovative approach blends timeless Eastern and Western philosophical wisdom with cutting-edge personal development tools.

With over 30 years of groundbreaking research, teaching, and coaching, Dr. Shyam has helped thousands of adults navigate life transitions, reclaiming clarity, strength, and purpose when it matters most.

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What We Offer

At Philosophit, we don’t just talk about growth, we train it. Our programs combine mentorship, coaching, community, and practical tools to help you build the insight, capabilities, practices, and inner stability needed to live with integrity and thrive. Whether you're evolving personally or supporting others in doing the same, Philosophit offers a proven, grounded path forward.
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Who We Serve

Philosophit is designed for thoughtful adults navigating big life moments, such as retirement, career shifts, changes in personal relationships, reinvention or simply the quiet call for something more to evolve with wisdom, courage and structure. We meet you where you are, whether you're in motion, feeling stuck, or just beginning to ask deeper questions about meaning, identity, and legacy. Whether you're someone standing at a crossroads, a seeker, a therapist, or looking for more out of your life, we help you make sense of the moment and move forward with confidence.
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Our Purpose, Mission, and Values

We bring ancient philosophical wisdom into your everyday life, so you can build a clear mind, a resilient spirit, and a life of your own design. In a world full of noise and surface-level advice, we offer something rare: deep, structured, time-tested practices that lead to real, inner strength. This is wisdom that works, wisdom you’ll wish you had years ago. That’s why we teach it with urgency, clarity, and deep respect for your time.
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Dr. Shyam

In his two decades as a transformational teacher, coach and mentor, Dr. Shyam has shared the life-changing and time-tested practical tools from Western and Eastern philosophical wisdom. Distilling years of study, research and one-on-one work with clients and students, he is gifted in helping people create the space for themselves and transformation, work through transitions and challenges, discover their own autonomy and create thriving, empowered lives.

As a lifelong student and practitioner of integrative life wisdom, Dr. Shyam has dedicated his career to uncovering the moral philosophies of classical traditions, especially those that have been neglected and poorly studied. His groundbreaking doctoral research on understanding practical, ethical, wisdom from all possible traditions, across cultures, languages and times, uniquely places Dr. Shyam to distill humanity’s greatest practical lessons for his clients.

In his noted down-to-earth and friendly way, he shows us how to cut through the pressures and challenges we are dealing with, make space for ourselves to transform and live successful lives. He lives by the principles he teaches, applying them to his own life before sharing them with others.

Dr. Shyam is the creator of Philosophit, an online transformational coaching and personal development platform dedicated to supporting you through significant life transitions. He also founded the Yoga Philosophy Institute to share the core Yoga teachings and traditions to yoga teachers, therapists and dedicated practitioners.

An author of over 60 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Shyam’s books include Life After Death (Bloomsbury 2026), Moral Philosophy and De-Colonialism: The Irrationality of Oppression (Bloomsbury, 2026), and Yoga: Anticolonial Philosophy (Singing Dragon 2024). He is also an expert on the moral and intellectual challenges of AI and the future of work in a world of disinformation. He holds an MA in South Asian Studies, and an MA and PhD in philosophy. He has held teaching and research positions at the University of Toronto and York University.

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Testimonials

Elena Petrova

Working with Dr. Shyam has been transformational. His approach goes far beyond typical coaching. He gave me the tools to think clearly and see choices I didn’t even know I had. For the first time in years, I feel like I’m living with direction, not just reacting to circumstances.

Kwame Mensah

Philosophy with Dr. Shyam is practical, powerful, and personal. I came in burned out and unsure of my next step. The way he connected ancient wisdom with my everyday struggles was eye-opening. I now have skills I live my life by. 

Amina White

I didn’t know philosophy could be this relevant. Dr. Shyam has a way of cutting through noise and helping you face challenges head-on. He guided me to see where I was limiting myself and gave me a structure to thrive. Every session felt like strength training for my whole life

Lukas Schneider
5/5

Life-changing is not an exaggeration. I came in wanting better balance and left with a new understanding of who I am and what I can do. Dr. Shyam’s coaching is rigorous but deeply supportive. He helps you find the strongest version of yourself

Isabelle Laurent
5/5

Shyam helped me turn hard places into strength. I was facing a difficult transition in my personal life, and his framework gave me the clarity and courage to act. He doesn’t hand you answers—he trains you to discover them yourself. That’s what makes it last

Katarina Novak
4.7/5

Every session with Dr. Shyam feels like mental and emotional training. I leave energized, focused, and equipped to deal with challenges. His ability to connect deep philosophy with everyday choices is rare—and it works