In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Ishan Shivanand about why hope makes the world go round. Dr. Ishan shares his unique perspective, having been born into a monastery and a plant-based lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of training our minds to be happy and how people need more hope in their lives. Through the story of Buddha and the hope of enlightenment, he explains how we can bring ourselves closer to enlightenment and understand what self-love truly means. Dr. Ishan shares tools for cultivating more hope and transforming your life.  Dr. Ishan Shivanand, founder of Yoga of Immortals, is a mental health professor and researcher with specialization in meditative modalities. Scientifically validated YOI protocols are currently being actively integrated into diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Educational institutions, Sports, Military, and the Corporate world. This is an enlightening and inspiring episode! In this episode we discuss:  Hospice care  Acceptance of death  Training our mind to be happy  Being born in to a monastery  Being born into a plant based lifestyle  People need more hope The story of Buddha  The hope of enlightenment  How to being yourself more towards enlightenment  What is self love Tools for more hope  Links to things we mentioned: – I Am a Courageous Cub Dr Ishan Shivanand - , , Health Through The Teachings of Yoga with Victoria Moran - Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. - MindTravel Music Beyond Entertainment with Murray Hidary -