Podcasts about Kriya Yoga

Days after narrowly surviving a catastrophic flood, meditation teacher Delson Armstrong joins Michael Taft to consider what remains when spiritual ideas fall away. Their conversation explores primal awareness, the spiritual ego, and Delson's forthcoming collection of Sanskrit aphorisms—a “love letter to the exhausted seeker” synthesizing Buddhism, Vedānta, Yoga, Sāṃkhya, and Tantra. They also discuss paraconsciousness, karma and divine play, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Śrī Vidyā and Lalitā, and the challenge of teaching with authority without taking the role of guru too seriously.Delson Armstrong is a meditation teacher whose work brings together Buddhist, yogic, and tantric traditions. A teacher of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation, he is known especially for his expertise in the jhānas and other deep meditative states. He is also authorized to teach all seven stages of Lahiri Mahasaya's Kriya Yoga and practices in the Śrī Vidyā and Trika lineages. Delson teaches internationally, offering retreats, workshops, and individual guidance focused on awakening, freedom from suffering, and translating ancient contemplative methods for modern practitioners.Learn more about Delson Armstrong here.You can support the creation of future episodes of this podcast by contributing through Patreon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this talk, Kriya Yoga Teacher Ryan Strong explores connection as an essential part of spiritual awakening. Beginning with a personal experience involving the Vedic ancestral practice of pitṛ tarpaṇa and an unexpected discovery about his own family lineage, Mr. Strong considers how meaningful connections, intuitive guidance, relationships, teachers, nature, and spiritual practice can support our return to our essential nature. Using the image of a great tree sending its roots toward water, Ryan offers a practical way to evaluate spiritual growth: Is your life expanding into greater connection, understanding, acceptance, and freedom, or becoming increasingly limited by fear, judgment, habits, and attachments? He discusses following the deeper guidance of the heart, drawing strength from the spiritual lineage, living according to truth and ahimsa, and having the courage to make changes when something restricts our growth. Ultimately, meditation provides the deepest restoration of connection, bringing awareness back to stillness and the recognition that the light we seek is our own essential nature. For more information on Ryan Strong's Kriya Yoga organization, teachings and events please visit the Living Kriya Yoga website: https://www.livingkriyayoga.org/ To join the weekly Kriya Yoga Sunday Service/Meditations visit: https://www.kriyayogaalliance.com/ -

Diese einstündige Meditation mit Sukadev lädt dich dazu ein, nach innen zu gehen und die Kraft des Meditierens bewusst zu erfahren. Kriya Yoga verbindet Atem, Konzentration und Meditation zu einem ganzheitlichen Übungsweg, der dich dabei unterstützen kann, den Geist zu zentrieren die eigene innere Wahrnehmung zu fokussieren und zu vertiefen. Diese Meditationsanleitung mit Sukadev bietet dir eine Möglichkeit, Abstand vom Alltag zu gewinnen, zur inneren Mitte zu kommen und die Aufmerksamkeit nach innen zu richten. Im Mittelpunkt steht die bewusste Erfahrung von Stille, Präsenz und innerer Sammlung. Diese Meditation eignet sich sowohl für Menschen, die bereits mit Kriya Yoga vertraut Der Beitrag Große Kriya Yoga Meditation mit Sukadev erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Diese einstündige Meditation mit Sukadev lädt dich dazu ein, nach innen zu gehen und die Kraft des Meditierens bewusst zu erfahren. Kriya Yoga verbindet Atem, Konzentration und Meditation zu einem ganzheitlichen Übungsweg, der dich dabei unterstützen kann, den Geist zu zentrieren die eigene innere Wahrnehmung zu fokussieren und zu vertiefen. Diese Meditationsanleitung mit Sukadev bietet dir eine Möglichkeit, Abstand vom Alltag zu gewinnen, zur inneren Mitte zu kommen und die Aufmerksamkeit nach innen zu richten. Im Mittelpunkt steht die bewusste Erfahrung von Stille, Präsenz und innerer Sammlung. Diese Meditation eignet sich sowohl für Menschen, die bereits mit Kriya Yoga vertraut Der Beitrag Große Kriya Yoga Meditation mit Sukadev erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Diese einstündige Meditation mit Sukadev lädt dich dazu ein, nach innen zu gehen und die Kraft des Meditierens bewusst zu erfahren. Kriya Yoga verbindet Atem, Konzentration und Meditation zu einem ganzheitlichen Übungsweg, der dich dabei unterstützen kann, den Geist zu zentrieren die eigene innere Wahrnehmung zu fokussieren und zu vertiefen. Diese Meditationsanleitung mit Sukadev bietet dir eine Möglichkeit, Abstand vom Alltag zu gewinnen, zur inneren Mitte zu kommen und die Aufmerksamkeit nach innen zu richten. Im Mittelpunkt steht die bewusste Erfahrung von Stille, Präsenz und innerer Sammlung. Diese Meditation eignet sich sowohl für Menschen, die bereits mit Kriya Yoga vertraut Der Beitrag Große Kriya Yoga Meditation mit Sukadev erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Diese einstündige Meditation mit Sukadev lädt dich dazu ein, nach innen zu gehen und die Kraft des Meditierens bewusst zu erfahren. Kriya Yoga verbindet Atem, Konzentration und Meditation zu einem ganzheitlichen Übungsweg, der dich dabei unterstützen kann, den Geist zu zentrieren die eigene innere Wahrnehmung zu fokussieren und zu vertiefen. Diese Meditationsanleitung mit Sukadev bietet dir eine Möglichkeit, Abstand vom Alltag zu gewinnen, zur inneren Mitte zu kommen und die Aufmerksamkeit nach innen zu richten. Im Mittelpunkt steht die bewusste Erfahrung von Stille, Präsenz und innerer Sammlung. Diese Meditation eignet sich sowohl für Menschen, die bereits mit Kriya Yoga vertraut Der Beitrag Große Kriya Yoga Meditation mit Sukadev erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Diese einstündige Meditation mit Sukadev lädt dich dazu ein, nach innen zu gehen und die Kraft des Meditierens bewusst zu erfahren. Kriya Yoga verbindet Atem, Konzentration und Meditation zu einem ganzheitlichen Übungsweg, der dich dabei unterstützen kann, den Geist zu zentrieren die eigene innere Wahrnehmung zu fokussieren und zu vertiefen. Diese Meditationsanleitung mit Sukadev bietet dir eine Möglichkeit, Abstand vom Alltag zu gewinnen, zur inneren Mitte zu kommen und die Aufmerksamkeit nach innen zu richten. Im Mittelpunkt steht die bewusste Erfahrung von Stille, Präsenz und innerer Sammlung. Diese Meditation eignet sich sowohl für Menschen, die bereits mit Kriya Yoga vertraut Der Beitrag Große Kriya Yoga Meditation mit Sukadev erschien zuerst auf Yoga Vidya Blog - Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda.

Episode OverviewIn this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Amy Wheeler sits down with Marlysa Sullivan, a physical therapist, yoga therapist, and educator working within the Veterans Administration and at Notre Dame of Maryland University. Together, they explore the Niyamas from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as living practices—less about rigid rules and more about ongoing self-inquiry, ethical reflection, and alignment in daily life.Rather than presenting the Niyamas as fixed ideals, this episode invites a more nuanced approach: one that considers context, relationship, and the evolving nature of what it means to act with integrity. The conversation weaves together classical yoga philosophy, modern clinical experience, and real-world application, offering a grounded pathway for both practitioners and clinicians.Key Themes ExploredEthics as a Living Inquiry Ethical practice is not static. Marlysa emphasizes that what is “right” depends on context, relationship, and discernment. This requires ongoing reflection: What is most relevant, kind, and supportive in this moment?Śauca (Clarity and Inner Cleanliness) The discussion reframes purity away from moral judgment and toward clarity. Rather than “fixing what is wrong,” the practice becomes one of noticing what clouds perception—habit patterns, past impressions, and emotional residue—and gently clearing space for more skillful action. Santoṣa (Contentment as Stability and Action) Contentment is explored as a steady inner ground, not passivity. True contentment allows for both acceptance and meaningful action. The conversation highlights the balance between deficiency (chronic dissatisfaction) and excess (avoidance or spiritual bypassing).Tapas (Right Effort and Friction for Growth) Tapas is described as the willingness to meet discomfort in service of transformation. It is the moment where inner clarity meets outward action—often requiring courage to move beyond familiar patterns.Svādhyāya (Self-Study and Honest Reflection) The practice of self-study calls for humility and relational support. Amy and Marlysa emphasize the importance of trusted relationships that can reflect blind spots and support deeper self-awareness.Īśvara Praṇidhāna (Surrender and Letting Go of Outcome) Surrender is presented as an essential counterbalance to effort. One does the work with integrity, then releases attachment to results. This is especially relevant in complex systems, where control is limited and trust becomes necessary.Integrating Kriyā YogaThe final three Niyamas—Tapas, Svādhyāya, and Īśvara Praṇidhāna—are explored as Kriya Yoga, a practical pathway for transformation.Together, they form a cycle:Act with intentionReflect with honestySurrender the outcomeThis dynamic process supports both personal growth and therapeutic presence.Clinical and Real-World ApplicationDrawing from her work in the Veterans Administration, Marlysa highlights how these teachings translate into practice:Healing is not one-size-fits-all; each individual responds differentlyCuriosity supports humility and clinical effectivenessRelationship and co-reflection are essential for growthYoga therapy must move beyond biomechanics to include meaning, perception, and lived experienceThe conversation reinforces that how we approach a simple movement—like stretching a hamstring—often reflects how we approach life itself.Practical ReflectionFor those beginning to work with the Niyamas:Start with the one that feels most relevant or meaningfulReflect on where you tend toward excess or deficiencyUse curiosity as a guide rather than judgmentEngage trusted others in your process of reflectionClosing InsightThis episode reframes ethics not as obligation, but as an enlivening and relational practice. When approached with curiosity and sincerity, the Niyamas become a guide for living with clarity, integrity, and connection—to oneself and to others.Learn MoreVisit Marlysa Sullivan: www.marlysasullivan.comExplore the foundations in The Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliContact Amy Wheeler:www.TheOptimalState.com Optimal State App for iPhone:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/optimal-state/id1604424804 The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-therapy-hour-with-amy-wheeler/id1564687158 School of Integrative Health at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health Master of Science in Yoga Therapy at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy Explore NDMU's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy/post-masters-certificate-in-therapeutic-yoga-practices Try our Post-Bac Ayurveda Certification Program at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/ayurveda/post-baccalaureate-ayurveda-certification #IntegrativeHealth #HealthcareEducation #InterprofessionalEducation #GraduateSchool #NDMUproud #SOIHproud #SOIHYoga #SOIHAyurveda #NDMUYoga #NDMUAyurveda #SOIHGraduateSchool Our new book-  https://www.amazon.com/Applying-Therapeutic-Yoga-Integrative-Health/dp/1032888628/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RFZ3L5MCCNPH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I7harQDOLulfRbd3dx2vVa5VUZa840PHcWB7dDiT3_bB2nravzO7_9Xs9shMhcy2Iwu0wtTA1PxeUG4TTugEQJuK_OEpvzQ-OyVvtsUkXsc.ViqLrL-EQPX7s09wZF6_2eCpLCimHa7Ohfbw-F7Yuk4&dib_tag=se&keywords=applications+in+therapeutic+yoga+wheeler&qid=1775224796&sprefix=applications+in+therapeutic+yoga+wheele%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Chapter 6, v. 8-9 What inner qualities prepare the mind for meditation? Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita and Kriya Yoga, this episode explores how contentment, equanimity, and an understanding of the mind support deeper meditation and lasting inner peace. Learn how the qualities of nature influence the mental field and how a balanced, sattvic life strengthens concentration. As the mind becomes steadier, we are better able to remain anchored in the Self and see the One in all.

In episode 27 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Donelle Mason, a Kriya Yoga Teacher from New Zealand, offers a thoughtful talk on Yoga Sutra 1.30. This sutra names the obstacles that can arise on the path of yoga meditation, including illness, dullness, doubt, carelessness, laziness, sense craving, false perception, lack of progress, and instability. Donelle explores how these obstacles appear in practice and how sincere practitioners can work with them skillfully. Through practical reflection and yogic insight, this episode encourages steady effort, self-awareness, and patience as essential supports for meditation and inner transformation. -

This episode covers the next part of chapter 34 frrom: “How remote seemed my family, the office, the world, as I…”  to “...This is some daydream you have recounted.” This section of the chapter focuses on Lahiri Mahashaya's final moments in the hewavely Himalayas and with Mahavatar Babaji, with his plea to relax the rigid rules governing Kriya Yoga transmission. We explored how Babaji agreed to allow Lahiri to share Kriya with sincere seekers who couldn't commit to complete renunciation, reflecting a compassionate approach to spiritual practice in their current age. The discussion covered the threefold sufferings (physical, mental, and spiritual) that people experience, the requirements for Kriya initiation including the 6-month preliminary practice period, and the importance of proper guidance from monks and nuns during the application process. We also absorv Babaji's promise to assume life-after-life responsibility for initiated Kriyabans and discussed how even small spiritual practices can provide protection and benefit seekers on their path to liberation. 00:00 Introduction; 0:55 Prior Episode; 1:45 Opening the door of kriya; 16:40 Attention all SRF-YSS Students; 32:09 Even a little practice...; 48:26 Doubting Thomas settled in India; 57:48 Looking Ahead. Links discussed in this episode: https://yogananda.org/request-prayers https://yogananda.org/kriya-yoga-lessons Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 34 from: “Burning with the enthusiasm of truth, I spoke without due thought...” to the end of the chapter.  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

Do you feel disconnected from your true self in today's fast-paced world? Are you seeking greater inner peace, vitality, and spiritual connection?Join us as mind-body training expert Kevin Schoeninger discusses his new book, Light Body Activation: How to Embody the Light That You Are.Drawing on more than 40 years of experience with T'ai Chi, Qigong, mindfulness, Kriya Yoga, and Holy Fire Reiki, Kevin shares practical ways to release tension, deepen awareness, cultivate inner light, and experience a greater sense of connection, clarity, and peace.Purchase Light Body Activation here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3P3M65G/Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you.Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channelingwww.enlightenedworld.onlineEnjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetworkEnlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, and Spotify.To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/webLink to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#lightsourcing#lighttransmission#newbook#spiritualwellbeing#nonduality

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Carina Marshall offers a gentle and powerful reflection on one of humanity's deepest desires: inner peace.In a world filled with uncertainty, conflict, change, and constant distractions, many of us search for peace in our circumstances. We believe that when life becomes easier, relationships improve, finances stabilize, or challenges disappear, peace will finally arrive.But Carina invites us to consider a different possibility: what if peace is not something we find outside ourselves, but something we discover within?Through thoughtful insights and spiritual wisdom, she explores how life's difficulties can become invitations to greater understanding, compassion, and self-awareness.What You'll Experience in This EpisodeWhy inner peace does not depend on perfect circumstancesHow life's challenges and disappointments can become opportunities for growthThe role of "contrast" in helping us understand ourselves more deeplyThe difference between reacting to life and responding with wisdomHow cultivating peace within ourselves contributes to a more peaceful worldA reminder that lasting peace begins in the human heartA Moment to ReflectThe next time you encounter a challenge, pause and ask yourself:"What is this experience showing me?"Connect with CarinaCarina Marshall is a Vibrational Transformation Coach, Master Life Coach, Spiritual Mentor, and meditation teacher who has practiced Kriya Yoga for decades.Learn more about her work at:www.unlimitedself.usCarina on YouTube@imwithcarina on InstagramCarina's Facebook pageAuthor of:Discover & Use Your Greatest Superpower: Metaphysics, Spirituality, & Bubblegum!https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Use-Your-Greatest-Superpower/dp/B0C8QFPWYNThank you for listening—and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace.We are all connected on a path of love, service, and peace for ourselves and others. Join us again whenever you need five minutes of peace.

In episode 26 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, host Ryan Kurczak reflects on what it means to be with a guru. Drawing from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Roy Eugene Davis, and his own years of spiritual practice, Ryan explores the guru as a dispeller of darkness and a living access point to wisdom, clarity, and spiritual freedom. He discusses how a sincere relationship with a teacher can support meditation, deepen discernment, and help practitioners attune to the inner guidance that leads toward liberation. This episode also considers how students can remain connected to their teachers through study, meditation, remembrance, sacred texts, recorded teachings, and the practical application of spiritual principles. Ryan emphasizes that being with a guru is ultimately expressed through attunement, integrity, devotion, and the willingness to live what has been taught. -

This episode covers the next part of chapter 34 from: “As I remained silent in awe, my guide made a sweeping gesture…”  to “...Put your hand there and receive whatever food you desire.” This episode continues Lahiri Mahasaya's experience with Babaji's materialised palace. We examine how Babaji manifested a jewelled palace from cosmic rays to fulfil Lahiri's past life desire for a golden palace, with detailed discussions about the philosophical implications of what constitutes matter and reality. We explored Paramahansa Yogananda's commentary on karma, particularly the four definitions of karma from Bhagavad Gita, and how Lahiri's experience fit into these categories. The conversation covered the palace's purpose as a testing ground for Lahiri's initiation into Kriya Yoga, the mystical nature of the initiation ceremony, and the eventual dematerialisation of the palace when Lahiri's desire was fulfilled.  00:00 Introduction; 0:40 Prior Episode; 1:15 Transitoriness; 16:20 Desire extinguished; 26:50 Kriya Initiation; 46:15 Dematerialised; 56:55 Looking Ahead. Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 34 from: “I touched the broad, empty bowl; hot buttered luchis, curry…”  to “... liberation is dependent on inner, rather than outer, renunciations.” #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

This episode originally aired in 2025 and, as one of our most-loved conversations, we're sharing it again with you today.Sasha and Erin continue the Chakra series with Agnya, meaning “Divine Permission.” This is the sixth chakra, which is considered the master chakra. It is located at the third eye, the space between the eyebrows, where the pineal and pituitary glands are, which is also where the Ida and Pingala nadis originate. The pineal and pituitary glands play crucial roles in regulating hormones, consciousness, and perception.   The Pineal Gland is considered “the seat of the Soul.” It regulates circadian rhythms by producing melatonin which helps regulate sleep cycles, dreams, and altered states of consciousness. Associated with inner vision, intuition, and spiritual awakening, the pineal gland responds to light and darkness, mirroring the duality of perception (Maya vs. Truth). Considered the “Eye of Shiva” in yogic traditions, Agnya Chakra is linked to higher wisdom and deep meditation. Practices like Kriya Yoga, Trataka (candle gazing), and deep meditation activate the pineal gland, enhancing spiritual perception.  The Pituitary Gland is considered “The Master Gland.” It regulates hormonal balance by controlling the thyroid, adrenal glands, reproductive organs, and metabolism. It produces growth hormone, oxytocin (the love hormone), and stress hormones. It governs physical and emotional equilibrium. It also works as the bridge between the body and higher consciousness.  So when you think Pineal Gland, think Inner Vision, Allowing higher perception, deep meditation, and spiritual connection. When you think Pituitary Gland, think Master Regulator, ensuring hormonal and mental balance, helping integrate spiritual experiences into daily life.  Activating the Agnya Chakra (through Ayurvedic herbs, diet and lifestyle, breathwork, meditation, and chanting mantra such as “Om Namah Shivaya”) influences pituitary function, leading to enhanced mental clarity, intuition, and self-mastery.   The Rudra Granthi (or knot of Shiva) gets untied here, allowing access to the inner guru (intuition, a deeper knowing, natural intelligence, a state of clarity). Rudra Granthi is the final energetic blockage that must be untied for spiritual awakening. This knot represents ego, attachment to identity, and intellectual limitations. When untied or dissolved, Shiva-consciousness, or pure awareness, arises. There is no thought here, because we transcend thought. And we can have phenomenal impact on the field, as it gives rise to genius mind and more kundalini shakti moving up.   Agnya brings Prana to the nervous system. So when we are balanced here, we go beyond habit and the causal plane. We have access to deep self-healing and a quantum mind. We receive the energy and knowledge of the timeless dimension, a state of dynamic stillness. Send us Fan MailThis episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical practice. Schedule a 30-minute strategy session here. For 10% off Kerala Ayurveda, use code OjasOasis. For 20% off GarryNSun, code OJASOASIS20. For 10% off Ora Cacao, code OjasOasis10. Support the showTo learn more about working with us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube

Send us Fan MailNikunja Vilasi Das is a dedicated practitioner and teacher in the field of Bhakti Yoga. Born in California, he was introduced to yoga at an early age, with his mother being a yoga teacher. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, where he serves at the Sacred Vedic Arts Bhakti Yoga center. Nikunja Vilasi Das is committed to spreading the teachings of Bhakti Yoga, integrating his diverse experiences in various yoga disciplines, including Hatharaja Yoga and Kriya Yoga. He holds reverence for his spiritual masters and strives to bridge traditional yoga practices with contemporary life.Visit Nico: https://www.nicoyoga108.com/Key Takeaways:Bhakti Yoga is centered around the devotion to Krishna and the practice of chanting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra as a means of purification and self-realization.Nikunja Vilasi Das argues that while modern yoga practices can become overly materialistic, true growth involves spiritual discipline and guidance from a realized master.Understanding the role of Bhakti Yoga as the most accessible form of yoga today, particularly due to its simplicity and ability to foster a personal relationship with the divine.The Hare Krishna Maha Mantra serves as a direct connection to divine consciousness, engaging all senses in spiritual practice and offering a profound experience of inner peace.Being around and learning from a realized spiritual guide like Sri Dharma Mittra can profoundly impact one's spiritual evolution, promoting authenticity in practice versus performative stereotypes.Check out:

Tony Christie is the author of "Death - You Gotta Love It," and in this interview, he explains the idea of embracing death instead of fearing it because death is not an ending. Tony explains that consciousness continues outside the body and more. Tony Ærcyus Christie is a Messenger of Oneness, mystic, and spiritual teacher. He brings messages and teachings of oneness through his healing and teaching work.He left his senior management job in the Irish public service to follow his heart in the area of energy healing and sharing new information and energies that he is accessing on higher dimensions. He is founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing. He accesses high-vibrational energetic devices known as Golden Sphere Energetics to share with humanity.Tony is the author of the books Labyrinth: Your Path to Self Discovery and The Book of Nothing and Everything, and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards.Tony presents workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences with a view to inspiring and uplifting those present. Tony is a lifetime member of the Labyrinth Society, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga. Websites: www.tonymchristie.comwww.melchizedeklabyrinthhealing.org Facebook: Tony Ærcyus ChristieInstagram: Tony Ærcyus Christie Join the X at www.unxnetwork.com to get our newsletter, blog, and more perks. The X offers a magazine, conferences, special events, and multiple shows about unexplained phenomena and consciousness. Get Margie Kay's email  or schedule a reading via ZOOM  by signing up at www.margiekaycomBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/un-x-news-with-margie-kay--5231151/support.Un-X News with Margie Kay is broadcast on the UnXplained Network weekly. Check out all of our great shows on Spreaker! Join the X at www.unxnetwork.com to get our newsletter and more perks!***The X offers On-Demand workshops on a variety of subjects****Bi-monthly magazine in print or digital*News blog*Several conferences per year!*Weekly Newsletter*Exclusive eventsPlease subscribe to this show!

Kriya Yoga teacher Donelle Mason from New Zealand joins Ryan Kurczak for a thoughtful conversation on insight, Self-realization, lineage, Sanskrit, renunciation, ritual, and spiritual maturity. This episode explores the difference between genuine spiritual insight and mental understanding, the gradual or sudden recognition of Purusha, and how to understand the many branches and variations of Kriya Yoga after Lahiri Mahasaya. Ryan also discusses Sanskrit study, householder life, renunciate ideals, tapas, brahmacharya, desirelessness, kaivalya, and the role of ritual in yogic practice. The conversation concludes with reflections on what Ryan wishes he had known at the beginning of the path and how students may deepen from recognizing the Self to seeing the Self in all beings, as taught in the Bhagavad Gita. For students of Kriya Yoga, meditation, Yoga philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Self-realization, and sincere spiritual practice. -

Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right and still not feeling well? Maybe you've tried the diets, taken the supplements, pushed through the exhaustion, and still wondered why your body wasn't cooperating. This conversation is for you. Dr. Lynn Anderson, a naturopath, yoga instructor, and author with over 40 years of experience, joins Dr. Carver for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually means to support your body, and why the answer is almost always simpler than we've been told.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why naturopathy is rooted in teaching, not treating, and how that shift in thinking can completely change your relationship with your own health.Why 90% of diets fail and what to focus on instead of restriction so your body actually gets what it needs.How chronic stress and unprocessed emotions can suppress your immune system and what breath work and yoga offer as a practical, free, and always-accessible reset.What light and color therapy is, how it works energetically in the body, and why the spectrum of natural light affects us more deeply than most people realize.Why your body's signals, including cravings, sensitivities, and symptoms, are worth listening to rather than overriding, and how to start tuning back in.About Dr. Lynn Anderson:Dr. Lynn Anderson is a naturopath, author, and Kriya Yoga instructor who spent decades working with patients dealing with chronic illness, eating disorders, diabetes, and cancer in her Los Angeles practice. She grew up steeped in folk medicine on a small island off the coast of Maine, and that grounding in nature's rhythms has shaped everything she teaches. She is the author of the Soul Walking book series and offers online yoga classes through her website.Key Insights:One of the most powerful ideas in this episode is the distinction between feeding your body and managing your cravings. Dr. Lynn describes asking her patients to focus first on giving the body what it genuinely needs, the right nutrients, the right fuel, and then allowing themselves whatever pleasure they wanted. More often than not, the cravings shifted on their own. It reframes the whole conversation around diet from deprivation to nourishment.Dr. Lynn and Dr. Carver also go deep on the concept of balance, not just in food but in how we live. From Kriya Yoga philosophy to the way Dr. Carver thinks about the oral microbiome, the through line is the same. Health is not about eliminating the bad. It's about cultivating the conditions where good things thrive.There's also a beautiful thread in this conversation about listening to your body as an intelligent system. Dr. Carver shares how she noticed her patients, and her own children, had an intuitive sense of what they needed before modern conditioning talked them out of it. Dr. Lynn's work in yoga and naturopathy is really about helping people find their way back to that inner knowing.Connect With Dr. Lynn Anderson: Website: doctorlynn.com Connect With Dr. Carver on IG @drrachaelecarver Still dealing with bleeding gums, bad breath, or gum recession and not sure where to start? Dr. Carver's 6-Week Gum Disease Course walks you through exactly what to do, step by step, from the comfort of your home. 

In this episode of Wild & Waking, I'm joined by Nadine Donselaar, Human Rights lawyer, Reiki and Kriya Yoga teacher, women's mentor, and author of Your Journey to Consent: A Practical Guide to Understand, Prevent, and Heal from Sexual Violence. This conversation moves through the tender, layered intersections of consent, sexual violence, gender-based violence, holistic healing, human rights, privilege, and the everyday practice of being fully alive. Nadine brings such a unique lens to this work, blending her background in law and human rights with embodied healing practices like Reiki, womb work, meditation, ritual, and energy healing.Together, we explore what it means to heal without turning healing into another endless self-improvement project. Nadine shares how her own experience with sexual violence, EMDR therapy, energy work, and writing her book shaped the way she supports women in reconnecting with their bodies, desires, boundaries, and inner truth. We talk about the difference between trying to become “better” and learning how to become more fully yourself — not as a new spiritual persona, but as a grounded, living, breathing human being in your real, everyday life.At its heart, this episode is a conversation about choosing life after survival. It's about laughing louder, dancing more freely, asking harder questions, healing in relationship, and remembering that personal liberation and collective care are deeply connected. If you've ever wondered how energy work, embodied healing, human rights, consent, and everyday aliveness all belong in the same conversation, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore:How Nadine's personal experience with sexual violence shaped her path into healing, human rights law, Reiki, Kriya Yoga, womb work, and women's mentorshipThe difference between healing as a path back to yourself and healing as another endless self-improvement projectWhy “becoming more of yourself” is often less about understanding everything and more about feeling, expressing, and livingHow trauma can live in the body, even after the mind has made sense of what happenedThe role of Reiki, energy healing, womb practices, meditation, ritual, and Kriya Yoga in reconnecting with the bodyWhat it means to choose aliveness, joy, desire, and beauty after seasons of survivalThe intersection of personal healing and collective responsibilityThe importance of knowing your values, standards, boundaries, and responsibilities as a practitioner or leaderHow colonialism, exploitation, lineage, and privilege show up in spiritual and wellness spacesHow consent begins with understanding your own yes, no, and maybeThe complexity of accountability, enablement, harm, repair, and community dynamics after sexual violenceThe power of women gathering, sharing stories, dancing, listening, and being witnessedHow to begin again after a hard season with softness, honesty, support, and joyBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Nadine:Learn more about Nadine's work: nadinedonselaar.comBuy Nadine's book, Your Journey to Consent: A Practical Guide to Understand, Prevent, and Heal from Sexual Violence: AmazonWork with Nadine: Explore her 1:1 offeringsConnect with Nadine on Instagram: @nadine.donselaarFollow Your Journey to Consent on Instagram: @your.journey.to.consentRead Nadine's writing on Substack: A Blessing in DisguiseConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Chapter 6, v. 5-7 How do you cultivate a peaceful mind in the midst of everyday life? This episode explores how selfless action, meditation, and living from the higher Self work together to transform the way we think, serve, and respond to life's challenges. Discover practical Kriya Yoga wisdom for quieting the mind, overcoming attachment, and finding the lasting inner peace that is always within.

TONY CHRISTIE is a spiritual teacher who brings messages and teachings of oneness through his work. He has been working in personal and spiritual development for over 20 years, helping people clear energetic blocks and empowering them to step into their own mastery. His latest book is entitled, "Death: You've Got To Love It."  We discuss fear, childhood experiences, belief systems and techniques for opening up blocked energy and his use of a "dousing rod"(aka: divining rod) to assist in helping his clients zero-in on their deepest challenges. Tony is also the author of "Labyrinth: Your Path to Self-Discovery" and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. He is the founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing and is a messenger for the Golden Sphere Energetics. Tony has presented workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences to inspire and uplift those present. Tony is an intuitive energy worker, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, an Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, a Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga. www.tonymchristie.com  

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore Yoga Sutra 1.38 and the practice of clarifying awareness through knowledge of dreams and sleep. Building on the previous Preparation for Samadhi teachings from Sutras 1.33–1.37, we examine how serenity, breath awareness, balanced prana, inner sensitivity, sorrowless luminosity, and freedom from attachment prepare the practitioner to remain aware through waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. This episode also offers practical guidance for gently cultivating awareness during naps, shavasana, and dream contemplation, helping us recognize the witnessing presence that remains steady through all changing states of experience. -

Can peace be found amidst chaos? Senior Kriya Yoga teacher Ann Hayes discusses the inner path of Kriya Yoga as a refuge of light, steadiness, and soul guidance.  Return to the center where true clarity and strength reside.

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes Author Tony Christie Date: June 2nd, 2026 EP: 726 TOPIC - We will be talking about DEATH. Tony's Book: "Death - You Gotta Love It: Choosing Love over Fear in Life's Greatest Transition" Departing from traditional reactions such as anger, denial, fear, grief, and loss, Death - You Gotta Love It brings a new approach to death, one that is both exciting and invigorating. - DEATH: is it all about Perspective? - Communicating with The Dead - Are they trying to leave us messages? - and much more! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you !!! About Tony: Tony Ærcyus Christie is a Messenger of Oneness, mystic, and spiritual teacher. He brings messages and teachings of oneness through his work. He has been working in personal and spiritual development for over 20 years, helping people clear energetic blocks and empowering them to step into their own mastery. Tony is the author of the book Labyrinth: Your Path to Self-Discovery and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. He is the founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing and is a messenger for the Golden Sphere Energetics. Tony has presented workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences to inspire and uplift those present. Tony is an intuitive energy worker, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, an Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, a Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga. About The Book: Based on three main premises, Death - You Gotta Love It takes you beyond the fear of death and into a vibrantly fulfilling life. First, there are only two ways of being: in fear or in love. Second, humanity's greatest fear is of death. And third, when you choose to love death, you choose a way of life that cultivates love for all life, and a greater sense of peace and joy. Departing from traditional reactions such as anger, denial, fear, grief, and loss, Death - You Gotta Love It brings a new approach to death, one that is both exciting and invigorating. A more radical, proactive approach, whereby the reader takes ownership of their own mortality and, in so doing, frees themselves from negative thinking and emotions about their pending death. A vital element in humanity's evolution and advancement, Death - You Gotta Love It is part of a great shift into higher consciousness, moving you from fear to love and taking you on a journey of exploration so that, when your time comes, you'll be well prepared and ready for - perhaps even looking forward with excitement to - the adventure of death. AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1917704445?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_W48IAK48KXKOXHFG0IGS_1&bestFormat=true Socials: Websites: www.tonymchristie.com www.melchizedeklabyrinthhealing.org Facebook: Tony Ærcyus Christie Instagram: Tony Ærcyus Christie

In this episode, “The Spiritual Importance of a Human Life,” we explore why human birth is considered so sacred within the yoga tradition. Human life holds a unique place in creation because it gives us the capacity for self-awareness, moral choice, spiritual discipline, and direct realization of the Divine. We carry instinctual forces within us, yet we also have the ability to refine the mind, awaken the heart, and consciously participate in the evolution of the soul. This episode reflects on the rare opportunity of human incarnation, the responsibility that comes with spiritual practice, and how Kriya Yoga helps us make use of this life for awakening, liberation, and a deeper relationship with Spirit. -

Tony Christie, LIVE May 20th, 2026 - Wednesday, 4 PM ET Topic: Death — You Gotta Love It: Choosing Love Over Fear in Life's Greatest Transition Based on three main premises, Death - You Gotta Love It takes you beyond the fear of death and into a vibrantly fulfilling life. First, there are only two ways of being: in fear or in love. Second, humanity's greatest fear is of death. And third, when you choose to love death, you choose a way of life that cultivates love for all life, and a greater sense of peace and joy. Departing from traditional reactions such as anger, denial, fear, grief, and loss, Death - You Gotta Love It brings a new approach to death, one that is both exciting and invigorating. A more radical, proactive approach, whereby the reader takes ownership of their own mortality and, in so doing, frees themselves from negative thinking and emotions about their pending death. A vital element in humanity's evolution and advancement, Death - You Gotta Love It is part of a great shift into higher consciousness, moving you from fear to love and taking you on a journey of exploration so that, when your time comes, you'll be well prepared and ready for - perhaps even looking forward with excitement to - the adventure of death. About the Author. Tony Ærcyus Christie is a Messenger of Oneness, mystic, and spiritual teacher. He brings messages and teachings of oneness through his work. He has been working in personal and spiritual development for over 20 years, helping people clear energetic blocks and empowering them to step into their own mastery. Tony is the author of the book Labyrinth: Your Path to Self-Discovery and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. He is the founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing and is a messenger for the Golden Sphere Energetics. Tony has presented workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences to inspire and uplift those present. Tony is an intuitive energy worker, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, an Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, a Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga. Websites: www.tonymchristie.com www.melchizedeklabyrinthhealing.org Facebook: Tony Ærcyus Christie : https://www.facebook.com/tonymchristie Instagram: Tony Ærcyus Christie: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaercyuschristie

This week I am reading from Tony Christie's book 'Death — You Gotta Love It: Choosing Love over Fear in Life's Greatest Transition'. Based on three main premises, Death - You Gotta Love It takes you beyond the fear of death and into a vibrantly fulfilling life. First, there are only two ways of being: in fear or in love. Second, humanity's greatest fear is of death. And third, when you choose to love death, you choose a way of life that cultivates love for all life, and a greater sense of peace and joy. Departing from traditional reactions such as anger, denial, fear, grief, and loss, Death - You Gotta Love It brings a new approach to death, one that is both exciting and invigorating. A more radical, proactive approach, whereby the reader takes ownership of their own mortality and, in so doing, frees oneself from negative thinking and emotions about their pending death. A vital element in humanity's evolution and advancement, Death - You Gotta Love It is part of a great shift into higher consciousness, moving you from fear to love and taking you on a journey of exploration so that, when your time comes, you'll be well prepared and ready for - perhaps even looking forward with excitement to - the adventure of death. Bio Tony Ærcyus Christie is a Messenger of Oneness, mystic, and spiritual teacher. He brings messages and teachings of oneness through his healing and teaching work. He left his senior management job in the Irish public service to follow his heart in the area of energy healing and sharing new information and energies that he is accessing on higher dimensions. He is founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing. He accesses high-vibrational energetic devices known as Golden Sphere Energetics to share with humanity. Tony is the author of the books Labyrinth: Your Path to Self Discovery and The Book of Nothing and Everything, and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. Tony presents workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences with a view to inspiring and uplifting those present. Tony is a lifetime member of the Labyrinth Society, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga. https://www.amazon.com/Death-Gotta-Choosing-Greatest-Transition/dp/1917704445 https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week I am talking to Tony Christie about his book 'Death — You Gotta Love It: Choosing Love over Fear in Life's Greatest Transition'. Based on three main premises, Death - You Gotta Love It takes you beyond the fear of death and into a vibrantly fulfilling life. First, there are only two ways of being: in fear or in love. Second, humanity's greatest fear is of death. And third, when you choose to love death, you choose a way of life that cultivates love for all life, and a greater sense of peace and joy. Departing from traditional reactions such as anger, denial, fear, grief, and loss, Death - You Gotta Love It brings a new approach to death, one that is both exciting and invigorating. A more radical, proactive approach, whereby the reader takes ownership of their own mortality and, in so doing, frees oneself from negative thinking and emotions about their pending death. A vital element in humanity's evolution and advancement, Death - You Gotta Love It is part of a great shift into higher consciousness, moving you from fear to love and taking you on a journey of exploration so that, when your time comes, you'll be well prepared and ready for - perhaps even looking forward with excitement to - the adventure of death. Bio Tony Ærcyus Christie is a Messenger of Oneness, mystic, and spiritual teacher. He brings messages and teachings of oneness through his healing and teaching work. He left his senior management job in the Irish public service to follow his heart in the area of energy healing and sharing new information and energies that he is accessing on higher dimensions. He is founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing. He accesses high-vibrational energetic devices known as Golden Sphere Energetics to share with humanity. Tony is the author of the books Labyrinth: Your Path to Self Discovery and The Book of Nothing and Everything, and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. Tony presents workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences with a view to inspiring and uplifting those present. Tony is a lifetime member of the Labyrinth Society, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga. https://www.amazon.com/Death-Gotta-Choosing-Greatest-Transition/dp/1917704445 https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode covers last part of chapter 32 from: “Very scanty information about the life of Lahiri Mahasaya and his universal doctrine…”  to the end of the chapter. Summary: The last section of chapter 33 focuses on the biography of Lahiri Mahasaya. We explore the details about Lahiri Mahasaya's life, including his birth in 1828, his traditional Brahmin upbringing, and his eventual meeting with his guru Babaji in the Himalayas at age 33, which marked the revival of Kriya Yoga. The discussion included insights about Hindu traditions, spiritual practices, and the symbolic connections between the Ganges river and the flow of Kriya Yoga into the world. The episode concluded with reflections on how Guruji's storytelling conveys profound spiritual truths in an engaging way, setting the stage for the upcoming chapter about Mahavatar Babaji. 0:00 Prior Episode; 1:47 Swami Satyananda; 4:45 Yoga in the West; 12:15 Shyam Charan Lahiri; 42:10 Material wealth; 53:30 The whole picture of Lahiri Mahasaya; 1:02:05 Ganga and Bhagirath; 1:12:15 Reflections on the chapter. Links discussed in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyananda_Giri https://www.yoganiketan.net/historical-books/scriptural-commentaries/ Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 33 to: “…could Christ indeed be followed except in the overarching Spirit?”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Bryan Crigler shares a practical and insightful exploration of breathwork, pranayama, and their role in deepening meditation. This talk was recorded during the Kriya Yoga March Equinox Retreat and focuses on how the breath serves as a bridge between the physical body and the subtle experience of prana. Bryan combines traditional yogic teachings with modern breath science, offering clear guidance on how breathing patterns influence the nervous system, mental states, and meditative depth. He explains the importance of nasal breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and respiratory efficiency, along with simple techniques to calm the mind, regulate stress, and prepare for meditation. This episode also introduces key concepts such as pranic sensitivity, the nadis (energy channels), and how breathwork supports awareness of subtle energy within Kriya Yoga practice. Listeners will gain practical tools to improve focus, reduce anxiety, and access deeper states of meditation through conscious breathing. Whether you are new to pranayama or looking to refine your Kriya Yoga practice, this episode offers grounded instruction that connects ancient wisdom with modern understanding. To learn more about Bryan Crigler's offerings as a Kriya Yoga Meditation Facilitator, please visit: https://www.kriyayogamidwest.com/ Note: This episode includes guided practice sessions. Be responsible and only practice in safe circumstances and with the approval of your healthcare providers. -

Louis Valentino, Thursday, April 16th, 2026 - 6 PM ET Topic: Full Moon Messages from The Pleiadians: The Plan for Humanity BIO: Louis Valentino: Founder of Astrological Varieties Lou Valentino has been a professional astrologer for over 35 years specializing in both Western and Vedic (Jyotish) chart readings. He has been meditating every day for 47 years which allows him to access more information from within combined with his Sun/Mercury cazimi conjunction in Pisces in the 9th house. He studied some of the astrological works of the late Robert P Blaschke, Sue Tompkins, Marion D. March & Joan Mcevers, Carol Rushman, Judith hill, Frances Sakoian & Louis S. Acher, James Braha and several more. Lou's spiritual journey started by doing TM in 1978 and became a graduate of the Science of Creative Intelligence taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi via video tapes in 1979. He completed advance courses in Meditation at Maharishi International University in 1981. He also took courses with Pundit Ravi Shankar, the founder of The Art of Living in 1989 in Canada. Lou was certified in Hatha Yoga in November of 2002 through " The Temple of Kriya Yoga" directed by the late Goswami Kriyananda. Lou is also talented in music as a vocalist, guitarist, and piano/Syth. He performed professionally for 18 years in small venues and has taught hundreds of students to play guitar. He continues presently to teach guitar and create instrumental keyboard music you can find on his YouTube channel, click on You Tube icon at bottom of page. Lou also has honorary membership in the Ashtar Command and other galactic and intergalactic races. Lord Ashtar is an important galactic/intergalactic/military leader and administrator for Sananda/Jesus Christ. Lou joined 144,000 volunteers over eight million years ago under the direction of Sanat Kumara, Lord Micheal and the order of Melchizedek as a rainbow warrior to fight in the Orion Wars to defend the Pleiadian culture and other planets and cultures under attack. He also helped to build healing temples in Hybornea before the Lemuria civilization using light, sound and color/Elohim technologies. At another time, while living on the planet Venus, called on again by Sanat Kumara, in another separate group of 144,000 volunteers, to help build Shamballa located at that time in the Gopi Desert. He has authored, via automatic writing, a kindle book called "Full Moon Messages from the Pleiadeans" U.F.O. contact "2024 to 2044". See the heading for more information. Lou also chants ancient Vedic planetary mantras to appease karma for clients in Sanskrit and enjoys listening to the ancient Vedic Hymes.

How do we stay calm when life feels uncertain? This teaching offers a spiritual response through breath awareness, discernment, and divine remembrance. With insights from Kriya Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, and contemplative wisdom, this episode explores how to bring in peace, return to the Self, and remain steady in changing times.

This episode covers the next part of chapter 31 from: “One of Lahiri Mahasaya's disciples, the venerable Kali Kumar Roy...” to “...awakening of the seven cerebrospinal centres constitutes the true path to the Infinite.” Summary: Lahiri Mahasaya offers a unique case study for our own habits on sleep and meditation, and we review Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings on transcending sleep through advanced Kriya Yoga practice. We examined the symbolism of the staff of Brahma and the link to the seven chakras concluding with a discussion on the life and teachings of Trailanga Swami, a contemporary of Lahiri Mahasaya who was known for his miraculous powers and spiritual wisdom.  0:00 Prior Episode; 2:45 Sleepless Saint; 24:12 Dandi Swami and seven Chakras; 29:14 Improbable Initiation; 47:10 Christ-like Saint, Trailanga Swami; 55:20 Looking Ahead. Links discussed in the episode: http://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/mans-eternal-quest-2/ https://youtu.be/ZIxNgQ-CwPo?si=hwUuGmGWDfnOqI60 https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/pyr_kundalini2.html https://www.trailangaswami.in/31-teachings-of-sri-trailanga-swami https://www.trailangaswami.in/sri-trailanga-swami-miracles-and-stories  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 31 from: “On many occasions the swami was seen to drink, with no ill effect...” to “...The sinner, healed by Trailanga's words, slunk feebly away.” #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Kriya Yoga teacher Donelle Mason offers a comprehensive introduction to Samadhi, the highest state of meditation described in classical yoga. This talk was recorded during the Online Kriya Yoga Equinox Retreat and presents a clear, practical understanding of how Samadhi develops through consistent spiritual practice. Donelle explains the eight limbs of yoga, including the importance of the yamas and niyamas as the foundation for meditation. She also breaks down the stages of Samadhi, moving from concentration on gross objects like breath and mantra to subtler states of awareness, including bliss (Ananda) and the sense of “I-am-ness” (Asmita). Common meditation challenges such as mental distractions, attachment to bliss, and the experience of blankness are also addressed in detail. Listeners will gain insight into key yoga philosophy concepts from the Yoga Sutras, including abhyasa (practice), vairagya (non-attachment), and the role of disciplined effort in achieving deeper states of meditation. This episode also highlights how Kriya Yoga integrates meditation, action (karma yoga), devotion (bhakti yoga), and knowledge (jnana yoga) into a complete path toward self-realization. Whether you are new to meditation or a long-time practitioner, this episode provides practical guidance on how to deepen your practice, overcome obstacles, and move toward direct experience of Samadhi. -

The ‘modern Yoga industrial complex' is FUCK!ING wild, man! So much so that it's easy to forget why we even teach Yoga anymore! In this episode I'm reading from some of the books that always bring me solace when I've lost my mooring in Yogaland or am feeling disappointed by people who talk a big Yoga game but conduct themselves terribly. I hope it's useful.Join me tomorrow for my new free training ‘Remember Why You Began' here: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/rememberIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It's just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCES:Farhi, Donna (2006) Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship, Random House, LondonFeuerstein, Georg (2011) The Path to Yoga: an Essential Guide to its Principles and Practices, Random House, LondonLandry, Amy (2026) The Ocean of Yoga: A Complete Guide to Living the Teachings, Tradition, and Practice, Shambhala, BostonLowenstein MD, Keith G. (2021) Kriya Yoga for Self-Discovery, Inner Traditions, RochesterStone, Michael (2009) Yoga for a World Out of Balance, Shambhala, Boston

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Ryan Kurczak is interviewed by student and Kriya practitioner Pushya Mistry in a thoughtful, in-depth conversation that explores the inner mechanics of spiritual practice and the realities of walking the Kriya Yoga path. Drawing from his own sincere inquiry, Pushya brings forward questions that many practitioners quietly carry—about technique, imagination, intuition, realization, lineage, and the long arc of spiritual maturation. Ryan responds with clarity shaped by a couple decades of practice, teaching, and personal experience, offering insight that is both grounded and reflective. Topics explored in this episode include: The role of imagination and contemplation in meditation and higher states of awareness How and when to work skillfully with subtle inner experiences without falling into fantasy What enlightenment and liberation actually mean within the Kriya Yoga and Yoga Sutra framework The difference between momentary spiritual glimpses and stable realization The importance of lineage, fidelity to practice, and embodied understanding The most challenging and most rewarding aspects of a lifelong spiritual journey Practical guidance for both new practitioners and emerging meditation teachers The conversation unfolds as a genuine dialogue rather than a formal Q&A, allowing Ryan's responses to touch on loss, faith, discipline, discernment, and the quiet confidence that develops through sustained practice. Pushya's questions give voice to the concerns of serious students navigating depth, distance, and devotion on the path. This episode is especially valuable for listeners seeking a mature, unsensational understanding of Kriya Yoga—one that honors both inner realization and the patience, humility, and steadiness required to live it. -

Comenzó en el ámbito de la consultoría educacional y organizacional en su natal Perú. Un día la práctica del Yoga llega a su vida para cambiarla por completo. Es iniciada en Kriya Yoga por Swami Sarveshwaranda Giri en 1998. En 1999 visita por primera vez el ashram de Homestead, Miami y recibe el darshan de Paramahansa Hariharananda. En Abril de 2021, es nombrada por Yogi Sarveshwarananda Giri como Yogacharini, un título sánscrito femenino que se traduce como "una maestra o practicante avanzada de yoga". Es la forma femenina de Yogacharya (maestro de yoga), indicando a una mujer que no solo practica, sino que también transmite las enseñanzas del yoga. Desde 1998 participa en la coordinación de los programas de Kriya Yoga realizados en Perú. Actualmente, coordina el Arte de la Paz de Latino América y lidera el Programa de Voluntarios del Arca del Amor en Perú. Es psicóloga del aprendizaje, arte educadora y consultora organizacional.

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore a question many meditators quietly wrestle with: Why does life sometimes feel less interesting as meditation deepens? As spiritual practice grows, interests, motivations, and relationships can begin to shift. Activities that once felt exciting may lose their pull, while inner life becomes richer and more compelling. Is this a healthy sign of spiritual development—or could it be a form of withdrawal from life? This conversation examines how to recognize the difference between genuine spiritual maturation and subtle avoidance. We discuss how meditation naturally reshapes priorities, why it's normal to outgrow certain habits or environments, and how to remain engaged with family, work, and creativity while still honoring a deeper inner calling. The episode also touches on the role of self-reflection, the importance of psychological healing alongside meditation, and how a balanced spiritual path allows both inner realization and meaningful participation in everyday life. If you've ever wondered whether losing interest in the noise of the world means something is wrong—or whether it might signal a deeper transformation—this episode offers clarity, perspective, and practical guidance. -

Vonetta Rain is a mystic, healer, mother, and cultural visionary who connects ancient wisdom with modern leadership. A graduate of Cornell University in Cultural Anthropology, her spiritual awakening started at sixteen with a prophetic dream that sparked a lifelong dedication to truth and transformation.From fieldwork in Kenya to initiations in Kriya Yoga, Tibetan Buddhism, Amazonian Shamanism, and Tantric Feminine Leadership, Vonetta has walked a path rooted in deep spiritual exploration. She founded a Mystery School in 2015, providing soul-centered mentorship and initiatory trainings for seekers of divine embodiment and sacred leadership.Before she answered her calling to healing, Vonetta rose to prominence in the design world as a self-taught artist, earning an Emmy and multiple industry awards for her creative work on campaigns for the Super Bowl, Olympics, and Fortune 500 brands. Yet, her soul yearned for more.Since 2012, she has led over 800 retreats worldwide, helping thousands—including CEOs, doctors, therapists, and creatives—transform trauma into joy and purpose. Her teachings blend stillness, plant medicine, energy mastery, and sacred ritual to awaken inner wisdom.She is the co-founder of The New Dawn Institute for Peace and Harmony and author of The Shaman's Apprentice: A Memoir, a luminous testament to healing, freedom, and planetary unity.Unlocking Humanity with Ancient Knowledge Hosted by John Edmonds Kozma Unimpressed Podcast offers a groundbreaking look into consciousness, ancient wisdom, and the nonconscious aspects of humanity via the Quantum Field. Hosted by John Edmonds Kozma, CEO of Bang Productions and a seasoned entertainment industry veteran with extensive experience, each episode delves deeper than typical discussions to reveal profound insights about reality, spirituality, and human potential. He has been likened to Albert Einstein for his innovative reasoning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Ryan Kurczak sits down with Bryan Crigler for a grounded, wide-ranging conversation on what it actually looks like to build a mature Kriya Yoga practice over time. Bryan shares his winding spiritual path—from early curiosity, martial arts, pranayama, and psychedelic exploration, to discovering Kriya Yoga as a steady, embodied way of realization. Together, Ryan and Bryan explore how disciplined daily practice evolves into something natural and enjoyable, and how surrender, curiosity, and consistency shape long-term progress. Topics discussed in this episode include: Developing pranic sensitivity and body awareness through breath and attention The role of imagination in working skillfully with pranayama and subtle awareness Navigating plateaus, distractions, and shifting expectations in meditation The difference between peak experiences and stable inner development Psychedelics and spirituality, and why steady practice offers deeper integration How meditation naturally reshapes lifestyle choices, relationships, and habits Working with surrender vs. effort in advanced stages of practice The practical value of the yamas and niyamas beyond moral rules Creating less outer drama to support deeper inner stillness Throughout the conversation, Bryan reflects on how sustained practice gradually raises the baseline of awareness, allowing meditation to remain accessible even on difficult days. Ryan adds context from lineage teachings, emphasizing patience, embodiment, and fidelity to practice over chasing experiences. This episode is especially valuable for practitioners who are past the beginner phase and are learning how Kriya Yoga integrates into daily life, relationships, and long-term spiritual maturity. Learn more about Bryan Crigler: https://www.kriyayogamidwest.com/ -

In this episode of the Kriya Yoga Podcast, Ryan Kurczak responds to a thoughtful question many sincere practitioners ask. What happens when we enter the Kriya path through clarity, discrimination, and philosophical coherence—yet feel hesitant around devotion? When Sāṃkhya's precision builds trust in the process, the Bhagavad Gita offers a first glimpse of theistic meaning, and Krishna appears as a guide rather than a belief—how do we understand devotion without forcing symbolism or sentiment? Ryan explores how devotion unfolds organically on the Kriya Yoga path, especially for those whose orientation begins with insight rather than bhakti. He speaks to the natural maturation of devotion as practice deepens, the subtle shift from conceptual understanding to experienced inner relationship, and the role of patience, honesty, and inner readiness. This conversation gently addresses whether devotion should be cultivated intentionally through study and openness, or allowed to arise on its own through sustained practice—and how both approaches can harmonize within a yogic worldview. A grounded, clarifying episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast. -

In this week’s episode, international bestselling author Richard Lawrence and I explore the ancient tradition of Kriya Yoga in a new light. Don’t miss the many profound realizations about kundalini, enlightenment and spiritual evolution Richard has gleaned from his own profound experiences and the teachings of The Aetherius Society, including: New insights into our relationship with Mother Earth and the Sun – as revealed in ‘The Twelve Blessings’ A massive secret to escaping the wheel of rebirth The truth about where the mystical power of Kundalini really comes from The reason why we don’t recommend Kundalini Yoga practices – and what to do instead The hidden meaning behind certain yoga practices given by the Cosmic Masters This is Part 5 in our series on Yoga upgraded. Don't miss it!  *** Join international bestselling author Richard Lawrence to discover the wisdom of The Nine Freedoms. Richard has appeared on hundreds of radio shows around the world and is the author of 11 books including Contacts With The Gods From Space and Realize Your Inner Potential, both of which he co-authored with Master of Yoga Dr. George King – his spiritual master. Do you have a spiritual question, a story or an experience you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at spiritualfreedom@richardlawrence.co.uk. Join us on a journey through the profound spiritual truth of The Nine Freedoms designed to help you develop your intuition, find and follow your life purpose and make a difference in the world. Nourish your soul with simple spiritual practices and timeless wisdom, and open the door to lasting inner peace, true fulfilment and ultimately – enlightenment. Discover more about The Nine Freedoms. #180 – Kriya Yoga Explained: Hidden Truths about Kundalini and Enlightenment Copyrighted content - originally published by The Aetherius Society

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Bryan Crigler sits down with Kriya Yoga Teacher Ryan Kurczak for a wide-ranging, candid conversation that blends practical technique, experience, and the deeper questions that naturally arise on a committed spiritual path. This episode unfolds as a thoughtful dialogue shaped by Bryan's real questions—many of them drawn directly from his own meditation practice and from conversations with fellow students. Together, Bryan and Ryan explore how Kriya Yoga actually shows up in daily life, especially once the practice begins to mature. They dive into nuanced territory, including: Working skillfully with Yoni (Jyothi) Mudra, subtle awareness, and internalization The role of imagination, emotion, and feeling as bridges to pranic sensitivity How to understand and relate to siddhis without distraction or ego inflation Cultivating and trusting intuition through truthfulness and embodiment Navigating dharma, social responsibility, and inner equanimity in a turbulent world Why spiritual practice often reshapes relationships—and how to meet that with clarity and compassion Letting go of alcohol and old social patterns while rebuilding healthy community and sangha Applying yogic principles to the most challenging arena of all: intimate relationships Throughout the conversation, Ryan offers grounded perspective drawn from decades of practice, teaching, and personal transformation, while Bryan brings the voice of a sincere, questioning practitioner who isn't afraid to ask what many are quietly wondering. This episode is especially valuable for students who are moving beyond the basics of technique and beginning to grapple with how Kriya Yoga changes perception, priorities, relationships, and identity itself. Honest, reflective, and deeply human, it's a conversation about what the path really looks like as it starts working. Learn more about Bryan Crigler: https://www.kriyayogamidwest.com/ -

In this opening Kriya Yoga Online Sunday Service of the year, we explore a question that sits at the heart of the spiritual path: What part of us doesn't feel pain? While pain is an unavoidable part of human life—experienced through the body, emotions, relationships, and changing circumstances—yogic wisdom points to something within us that remains untouched by suffering. This episode reflects on that deeper dimension of our being: the seer, the witness, the Self. Drawing from the teachings of Kriya Yoga, this talk examines why most people come to spiritual practice through difficulty, dissatisfaction, or a sense of lack—and how meditation, when practiced with the right intention, leads not just to relaxation, but to direct recognition of our essential nature. We explore: The difference between meditation as relaxation and meditation as realization Why zoning out or calming the mind is not the same as knowing the Self How repeated glimpses of the witness gradually transform the way we experience life Why suffering doesn't disappear on the spiritual path, but loses its grip How challenges, loss, and change become teachers rather than obstacles This episode also reflects honestly on the nature of the human world—aging, loss, impermanence, and uncertainty—and why spiritual maturity begins with understanding life as it actually is, not as we wish it to be. Rather than encouraging escape from the world, this talk invites a deeper presence within it. When awareness shifts from what changes to what is changeless, we discover a center of clarity, peace, and wisdom that supports us through every phase of life. Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for many years, this episode offers a grounded reminder: the part of you that doesn't feel pain is not something to be created—it is something to be recognized. -

In this episode of the Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can support deeper meditation, psychological integration, and an authentic experience of divine communion. Drawing from yogic philosophy, contemplative practice, and modern therapeutic insight, this talk examines why sincere meditation and devotion sometimes feel blocked—even after years of practice. The core insight: spiritual realization flourishes most naturally when the inner world is coherent, stable, and Self-led. Internal Family Systems offers a practical framework for understanding the “parts” of the psyche—protective managers, reactive firefighters, and wounded exiles—and how unresolved inner conflict can quietly interfere with meditation, prayer, and daily spiritual life. When these parts are listened to, integrated, and guided by the Self, inner noise settles and spiritual practice becomes more effortless, spacious, and alive. The episode connects IFS with key yogic principles such as Īśvara Praṇidhāna (communion or surrender to the Divine), samādhi, and Self-realization, suggesting that psychological healing is not a detour from the spiritual path, but often a powerful accelerator of it. This conversation is especially relevant for long-time meditators who feel stalled, seekers struggling to sustain inner peace beyond the cushion, or anyone interested in bridging therapy, yoga, and contemplative spirituality in a grounded, discerning way. Referenced text includes No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz and prior Kriya Yoga Podcast discussions on psychological wellbeing and spiritual practice. The Kriya Yoga Podcast 202 Spiritual Counseling Spiritual Practice The Kriya Yoga Podcast 95 Healing Blockages of the Heart Chakra -

In this episode of the Kriya Yoga Podcast, Ryan Kurczak explores the essence of yoga as the practice of Samadhi—a theme that will guide all classes, retreats, and offerings throughout 2026 as we celebrate a “Year of Samadhi.” Ryan shares upcoming opportunities for study and practice, including a monthly Patreon series on the preparatory processes in the Yoga Sutras, a six-week Samadhi Yoga Book Study Group, and a June Solstice retreat at the Himalayan Institute. Drawing from Vyāsa's powerful statement that “Yoga is Samadhi,” Ryan walks listeners through the foundational principles that make Samadhi both the heart of yoga and an attainable experience for sincere practitioners. He highlights the importance of daily meditation, present-moment awareness, sattvic living, and Patanjali's contemplations in Sutras 1.33–1.39 as essential tools for cultivating a serene, one-pointed mind. This episode offers inspiration, structure, and clarity for anyone committed to developing a direct, meaningful experience of Samadhi. -

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast we talked about Merchant to Mystic, Isha Das' powerful re-telling of the life of Francis of Assisi—not as a distant saint, but as a true hero whose journey mirrors our own. We explored how this young, privileged pleasure-seeker from medieval Assisi transformed into one of history's most beloved spiritual figures, and how failure, mission, community, meditation, lifestyle change, and surrender shaped his inner evolution. We also reflected on the pivotal role of Clare of Assisi, the way Francis embodied Christ Consciousness, and how his death reflected the purity of the life he lived. What makes Isha Das' perspective so compelling is the depth of love and lived experience behind it—his forty years as a psychotherapist and mystical teacher illuminate Francis' story in a way that feels immediate, human, and deeply relevant for modern seekers. You can find Isha Das' new book, Merchant to Mystic: The Hero's Journey of Francis of Assisi here: https://a.co/d/dUOzUFs -

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast I speak with David McGrath, author and Kriya Yoga teacher. David and I discuss his most excellent and engaging commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Pada 1.  David has written one of the most lucid and helpful modern commentaries on Patanjali's work. It is well worth the read for any serious student of yogic meditation.  You can find David's new book, Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali: Book One – Samādhi Pāda — Concentrated Absorption here: https://a.co/d/1CvtSnK Learn more about Mr. McGrath's teachings here: https://www.davidmcgrath.ie/kriya-yoga ...and if you'd like to join us on retreat in Ireland, mark your calendar for fall of 2026. David and I will be hosting a week long retreat, just south of Dublin.  -