A Meditator’s Guide to Advent
Explore the spiritual riches of the Christmas season with Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Yogacharya O’Brian through contemplation and meditation on its inner meaning.
Dec 17, 2020•56 min
The Yoga Hour
This hour of keen insight into spiritual principles touches upon the most practical aspects of our lives and speaks to our deepest yearnings for awakening. Find inspiration, insights, and time-tested practices from the ancient system of Kriya Yoga, a philosophy and practice for fulfilled living in today’s world.
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Episodes
Embrace Wonder: Live a Happier, Healthier, and More Connected Life
Awe-inspiring moments are all around us. Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her guest Jonah Paquette, Psy.D., as they discuss how we can tap into the powerful benefits of awe and bring wonder into our everyday lives.
Dec 10, 2020•56 min
Ayurvedic Self-Care for Natural Healing
Ayurveda teaches us how daily and seasonal rhythms affect our bodies, allowing us to stay resilient and healthy. Guest Kate O’Donnell, author of The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care, teaches how to adjust our self-care routines in a caring and nurturing way.
Dec 03, 2020•56 min
The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in a Modern World
How can the ancient teachings of the Bhagavad Gita be relevant in our modern, fast-paced world? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and authors Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor as they discuss how this sacred text provides deep insight to meet life’s inevitable challenges.
Nov 19, 2020•56 min
Together We Can: Spiritual Communities Face Climate Change
How can people of faith address the problems of global climate change? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Kusumita Pedersen, Ph.D., member of the Climate Action Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, as they discuss the power of faith communities in this crisis.
Nov 12, 2020•56 min
Kriya Yoga and Planetary Evolution: Ancient Teachings in a Modern Era
Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and The Yoga Hour founder Yogacharya O’Brian as they explore Kriya Yoga’s role in planetary evolution. How did this ancient science of self-realization inspire The Yoga Hour? What does it offer us for this time of change and challenge?
Oct 29, 2020•55 min
Responding to Racism with the Spiritual Practices of Yoga
How do the spiritual teachings of yoga support our response to racial injustice in ourselves and in the world around us? Rev. Kamala Itzel Hayward and Dr. Laurel Trujillo discuss how we can retain our inner peace while being a presence for justice and compassion in the world.
Oct 15, 2020•55 min
Emotional Resilience in Difficult Times
How can we stay grounded, emotionally connected, and empowered in times of turmoil? Ralph De La Rosa, author of Don’t Tell Me to Relax, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss tools that help us understand our emotions, deepen our resilience, and cope with contentious times.
Oct 08, 2020•55 min
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Early Life and Influences
Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Ron Lindahn—senior Kriya teacher, disciple of Roy Eugene Davis, and producer and director of the documentary Yogananda and the Kriya Yoga Masters—as they discuss the Indian culture and the teachers that guided and influenced Yogananda’s early years.
Sep 24, 2020•55 min
The Legacy of Paramahansa Yogananda
100 years after Paramahansa Yogananda arrived in the U.S., the teachings that he brought remain inspiring and uplifting. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, spiritual directors of the Ananda communities, as they discuss the modern-day legacy of Yogananda.
Sep 10, 2020•55 min
Celebrating Paramahansa Yogananda
This month is the 100th anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda’s arrival in the U.S. Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Philip Goldberg, author of The Life of Yogananda, as they discuss the life and legacy of this great spiritual teacher.
Sep 03, 2020•54 min
Racism, Spiritual Practice, and Compassionate Right Action
In this time of heightened awareness about racism, what is our role? Join Rev. Priya Friday-Pabros, a Black woman and senior Kriya Yoga teacher, and Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how spiritual practice supports us in discerning what is ours to do.
Aug 27, 2020•54 min
Increase Immunity and Health with Ayurveda
What does the science of Ayurveda teach us about immunity and the current global health crisis? Join Cynthia Copple, director of Lotus Holistic Health Institute, and Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss Ayurvedic wisdom on the nature of pandemics and how we can live a healthy life.
Aug 13, 2020•55 min
Experience the Wholeness of Life
How can all of our life experiences, both good and difficult, connect us with our inherent wholeness? Guest Mark Nepo joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how life’s challenges wear away the coverings of the soul and allow the light of who we are to pour forth into the world.
Aug 06, 2020•55 min
Get Outside to Lift Your Mood
Why does it feel so good to be in nature? What benefits does it bring? Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative.
Jul 30, 2020•55 min
Thrive and Master Your Life
How can the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda help us to master our lives? Join Cate Stillman, author of Master of You, and host Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how the five elements can help us master our home, body, ambition, time, and integrity.
Jul 23, 2020•55 min
Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage in Crazy Times
How can we skillfully navigate our lives in a world that is challenging? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Philip Goldberg, author of Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times, as they discuss how we can increase our resiliency, wisdom, and courage during difficult times.
Jul 09, 2020•55 min
Gratitude for Teachers
Is it necessary to have a spiritual teacher? Rev. Sundari Jensen, senior Kriya Yoga teacher at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss the gifts our spiritual teachers bring to help us grow and reach our full potential.
Jun 25, 2020•54 min
One Thing That Makes All the Difference
What is it to have faith? Can it help in times of challenge and change? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how faith can support us in maintaining our equilibrium and bouncing back from difficulties.
Jun 11, 2020•54 min
Be Your Healthiest Self: Discovering Your Body’s Intelligence
How can we live a life of optimum health and lifelong healing? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Rachel Abrams, M.D., integrative medicine physician and author of BodyWise, as they discuss how getting in touch with our body’s innate wisdom supports our physical and emotional well-being.
Jun 04, 2020•53 min
Thrive: Health and Abundant Well-Being Through Yoga and Ayurveda
We can experience well-being, vitality, and abiding happiness. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Acharya Shunya, a world-renowned Vedic scholar and Ayurvedic teacher, as they discuss how the practices of yoga and Ayurveda can support true health and an awakened consciousness.
May 28, 2020•54 min
Step Into the Stream: Kriya Yoga Teachers and Teachings for Today’s World
An esteemed lineage of teachers made the transformative teachings of kriya yoga available to us today. Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and Giovanni Formisano, a kriya yoga teacher from Italy, as they discuss the gifts these teachers brought to help us with today’s challenges.
May 14, 2020•55 min
Seven Soul Qualities to Draw Upon
The soul has profound strengths that we can draw upon, including love, courage, and creativity. Join Yogacharya O’Brian as she discusses the seven soul qualities that we can access to build our inner peace, fearlessness, and resilience.
May 07, 2020•54 min
The Keys to Experiencing Absolute Consciousness
What are the keys to living a more meaningful life? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and neurotherapist and yogacharya A. Martin Wuttke as they discuss how the connection of our mind, brain, and consciousness influence each other and how that understanding can change the way we live.
Apr 30, 2020•54 min
Creative Imagination: A Vision of Hope for Our Troubled Times
How can our imagination be a spiritual practice? Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and author and Zen priest Norman Fischer as they discuss how the development of our creative imagination is a necessity for thriving in troubled times.
Apr 23, 2020•55 min
Yoga, Compassion, and Resilience
Yoga helps us build compassion and resilience, two important qualities for our rapidly changing times. Yogacharya O’Brian joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss yoga practices that allow us to draw deeply from our inner strengths to meet any challenge.
Apr 16, 2020•55 min
Breathe, Learn, Connect
Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and her guest, Anastasia Shevchenko, as they discuss how the practices of yoga, including meditation, pranayama, asana, and study, connect us to the Truth within and deepen our relationships with others and the world around us.
Apr 02, 2020•54 min
Meditation and Prayer in Difficult Times
How can we deepen our connection to God and to the world even in difficult times? Join cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Rev. Charles Taylor, senior minister at the Universal Truth Center in Miami Gardens, Florida, as they discuss how prayer and meditation can help us draw on our inner peace and strength.
Mar 26, 2020•55 min
Making the Changes We Need to Fight the Coronavirus
How can we successfully change our behavior to fight the coronavirus? BJ Fogg, Ph.D., behavioral scientist and author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how we can make the changes we need to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our community during this pandemic.
Mar 19, 2020•55 min
Live a Calm, Confident, and Courageous Life
How can we break through the old patterns of stress, worry, and fear to find a new perception of our true self? Join cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her guest, psychotherapist and yoga teacher, Rev. Connie L. Habash as they discuss how overcoming anxiety can allow us to flourish.
Mar 05, 2020•55 min
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