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The Yoga Hour

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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

Why Swami Vivekananda Matters

Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga philosophies to the western world. Pravrajika Brahmaprana, editor of Swami Vivekenada’s writings Volume 9 shares how the impact of this great spiritual teacher contributes to the spiritual awakening of our world.

Aug 17, 202355 min

The Wisdom of Yoga in Everyday Parenting

How does the wisdom of Yoga inform the unpredictable, sometimes chaotic life of a parent? Sarah Ezrin offers wise and practical strategies for understanding how the many challenges of parenting can be better managed with Yoga.

Aug 04, 202357 min

Kriya Yoga: A Roadmap for Life

Kriya Yoga is an intentional, universal approach to Self-realization and spiritual enlightenment. This is accomplished by removing obstacles to the realization of our divine nature. Author and teacher Nayaswami Devarshi shares how Kriya Yoga can support us in reaching this ultimate goal.

Jul 27, 202359 min

Science and the Spiritual Life

Does science need to be separate from spirituality? Scientist and author Dr. Paul Mills shares stories from some of the world’s foremost scientists about mystical experiences that have transformed them and their work. Science, as a method, can be used to pursue spiritual goals.

Jul 14, 20231 hr

The Spark of Becoming: Poetry That Connects

Renowned poet, author, and spiritual teacher, Mark Nepo shares poetry from his book The Half Life of Angels that touches the soul and reminds us of what it means to be fully alive, to be surrounded by what is sacred.

Jul 06, 202357 min

Dissolve Self-Criticism with Wisdom and Compassion

How can we transform our inner voice to offer ourselves more self-compassion than criticism? Dr. Rachel Turow, author of The Self-Talk Workout shares scientifically based strategies that support us in building healthier habits of relating to ourselves.

Jun 22, 202357 min

It’s Time for a Change!

Do you feel there is just not enough time in the day? Andrew Mellen, author of Calling BS on Busy, combines cutting-edge neuroscience with common sense to change the way we think and act about time, bringing us into the present moment with clear intention, gratitude and abundance.

Jun 08, 20231 hr 3 min

Sacred Poetry: Insight and Inspiration

Listening to and reading sacred poetry can lift us up, inspire our days and take us to a deeper understanding of the Divine. Ivan Granger is a poet and editor of The Longing In Between: An Anthology of Sacred Poetry from Around the World. Listen in and be inspired!

May 26, 202359 min

Calm the Storm of your Stressful Life: Finding the Energy to Heal

Discover simple, practical and gentle tools to truly heal from your life’s traumas and stressors. Lauren Walker, author of The Energy to Heal, provides step by step practices using yoga and energy work to help us access our body’s innate healing for a calmer, freer and fulfilled life.

May 18, 20231 hr 2 min

Friendship as a Radical Practice for Social Change

How can friendship offer healing and transformation for ourselves and the world? Author and spiritual teacher Kate Johnson shares strategies, grounded in ancient teachings, to help us embody our deepest values and work toward the collective well-being in all our relationships.

May 11, 202356 min

Live a Spiritually Conscious Life: The Way of the Yogi - Part 2

The second limb of yoga consists of five ethical practices called the Niyamas. David McGrath, spiritual teacher and author, shares how the teachings of Kriya Yoga, specifically the practices of the Niyamas offer us a practical way to live a spiritually conscious life.

Apr 28, 202358 min

Live a Spiritually Conscious Life: The Way of the Yogi - Part One

The first limb of yoga consists of five ethical principles called the Yamas. How do these Yamas offer us a practical way to live a life that is worthy of us? Author and Kriya Yoga teacher, David McGrath shares how these principles and practices guide us to live in the highest way, a yogic life.

Apr 22, 202356 min

Compassion, Community and Kinship: Fostering Spiritual Interconnection

How can we, as individuals, contribute to the repair of the world and ourselves in this polarized time? Pamela Ayo Yetunde, author of Casting Indra’s Net, shares how we can do the necessary inner work to live as spiritual kin, caring for each other amidst global crisis and suffering.

Apr 06, 202355 min

Foster Love and Build Connection to Make Great Relationships

How can we foster healthy and fulfilling relationships of all kinds? Author and psychologist Rick Hanson offers simple but powerful ways to improve relationships with our family, friends, and with challenging people so that we can cultivate kindness and communicate more skillfully.

Mar 16, 202356 min

Transform Your Life with Kriya Yoga

What is it like to live as a Kriya Yogi? Yogacharya O’Brian draws inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita to explore this question about how to live a spiritually conscious fulfilled life in today’s world.

Mar 10, 202359 min

Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Awakening

How can we overcome the tendency to jeopardize our own spiritual journey? Swamini Svatmavidyananda offers lessons from the ancient, timeless teachings of the Upanishads that offer practical tools to overcome the most common barriers on the spiritual path.

Mar 02, 202357 min

Let’s Start Meditating!

Are you ready to begin meditating, or to recommit to a regular meditation practice? Swami Saradananda, meditation and yoga teacher and author of Sitting Comfortably discusses the benefits of a regular meditation practice and how to overcome obstacles to beginning and continuing one.

Feb 23, 20231 hr 1 min

The Ultimate Unity of All Beings

The realization that everything in the universe forms a single, integrated whole can be difficult to grasp. Author and Zen priest Brad Warner shares, in a light-hearted way, how a true understanding of Reality, the ultimate unity of all things, instills in us a sense of responsibility for the welfare of all life.

Feb 10, 202357 min

Meet the Storms of Life with Strength and Resilience

How can times of adversity be a time of personal transformation? Mark Nepo, esteemed poet and spiritual teacher, shares how we can traverse life's unavoidable storms by using the timeless teachings of the heart to deepen our roots and solidify our connection with Spirit.

Jan 27, 20231 hr

The Power of the Vedas and Mantra: Deepen Spiritual Awakening

The Vedas are considered the source texts of Yoga, which through study, practice, contemplation and understanding help with a more complete yogic development. Shantala Sriramaiah discusses how the study of the Vedas and how properly chanting the ancient mantras support us in deepening our spiritual growth.

Jan 13, 202359 min

Build Equity and Inclusion On and Off the Mat

Yoga principles guide us to build more equity and inclusion in our practice and in the world. Dr. Stacie Graham encourages yoga practitioners and professionals to take action, aligning their practice with the powerful work of social justice.

Jan 05, 202359 min

Compassionate Caregiving: The Transformative Power of Love

How can we find healing, transformation and spiritual growth through compassionate caregiving? John Baugher, PhD. is a teacher, author and end-of-life caregiver. He offers tools and practices that can support caregivers through difficult times.

Dec 15, 202255 min

Light Your Way Through the Holy Days

Yogacharya O’Brian discusses how spiritual practices imbued with the symbols from the Christian tradition of Advent can be luminous tools to guide us through the dark days and nights of Winter.

Dec 02, 202258 min

Contemplate Cosmic Manifestation

How can understanding the philosophies of Samkhya and Yoga help bring us a more profound sense of meaning and focus for our spiritual practices? Our guest Acharya Sundari Jensen, an esteemed Kriya Yoga teacher, shares how this map of the human experience shows us the way from pain and suffering to peace and bliss.

Nov 17, 202255 min

Find Your Life Purpose Even in Difficult Times

Can difficulties in life actually help us to find our purpose and step forward as our best selves? Author and spiritual teacher Stephen Cope takes teachings from the Bhagavad Gita as well as stories from the lives of well-known ordinary people to offer examples for finding meaning and purpose in our lives.

Nov 10, 20221 hr 4 min

Gratefulness and The Path to Freedom

How can the power of love, clarity about our divine purpose and gratitude transform our lives? Join Yogacharya O’Brian as she shares how we can connect to that power and set ourselves on the path of ultimate freedom.

Nov 03, 202254 min

Creating Connection with Our Speech

How can we promote peace at home, at work and in the world through the language we use? Nonviolent speech is a spiritual practice. Join Judith Lasater as she offers a fresh formula for Nonviolent Communication based in yogic philosophy. She will share practical exercises to help improve and deepen all our relationships.

Oct 20, 202259 min

Nurture Active Hope and Make a Difference

How do we ready ourselves to contribute to the great shift needed for social and ecological change? Join Dr. Chris Johnstone, co-author with Joanna Macy, of the book Active Hope as he shares how we can navigate these difficult times without fear or despair.

Oct 06, 202259 min
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