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In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Furio Sclano shares his journey with Kriya Yoga and lessons learned with his guru Roy Eugene Davis. Furio reveals how Mr. Davis taught him to remain focused on the spiritual path and to trust the benevolent power nurturing the universe. Through stories of his own life, his advice from Roy Eugene Davis, and his study of the Kriya gurus' writings, Furio provides valuable insights into how to be successful on the spiritual path and in life.   Key Themes & Memorable Moments: Many moments of grace: From finding Roy Eugene Davis through a randomly chosen video to blessings encountered after his home burned down to a good samaritan returning his lost cash, Furio has learned not to be afraid of the unknown. Practical lessons from Roy Eugene Davis: Among others…motivation comes from within, keep the teachings pure, and maintain your integrity. Favorite quotes! “When you have to face a challenging situation, and you don't know what to do, just be faithful about the fact that the superior intelligence, which is inside and outside of you at the same time, will take care of the situation, and stop thinking about the problem. This works all the time. Maybe not in the way you expect, but usually in a better way.” "Practicing meditation every single day, little by little, faith is replaced by knowledge."   About Furio Sclano: Furio Sclano, a dedicated Kriya Yoga minister based in Savona, Italy, studied under Roy Eugene Davis from 1996 until Mr. Davis's passing in 2019 and was ordained by him in 2005. He has translated many of Mr. Davis's books and articles into Italian, making these teachings more accessible to a wider audience. Calls to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others discover the power of Kriya Yoga.   Connect with Us:

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore the power of Kriya Yoga. The Power of Kriya Yoga: An Exploration of Self-Realization and Transcendence Kriya Yoga is a profound spiritual discipline that seeks to bridge the gap between the human experience and transcendence. This podcast delves into the reflections shared in a comprehensive lecture on the power of Kriya Yoga, touching on its transformative potential, philosophical underpinnings, and practical applications. Through the lens of a teacher's journey and insights, we explore the essence of this ancient practice. A Journey of Discovery Ryan recounts his initial encounter with Kriya Yoga, stemming from a deep yearning for spiritual clarity and understanding. Raised in a Christian tradition that did not fully satisfy his spiritual curiosity, he discovered the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda through the seminal work Autobiography of a Yogi. This exposure ignited a quest for enlightenment, leading to years of dedicated practice and mentorship under Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Yogananda. The transformative journey into Kriya Yoga begins with the premise that life is more than a physical or intellectual endeavor—it is a spiritual progression. Kriya Yoga offers a structured, "scientific" approach to transcendence, emphasizing direct experience over abstract philosophy. Philosophy and Practice Kriya Yoga is rooted in ancient Indian spiritual traditions, particularly the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita. Its philosophy underscores the alignment of mental, emotional, and psychological harmony as prerequisites for spiritual maturity. This discipline demands adherence to ethical principles (Yamas and Niyamas) and consistent meditative practice to unveil higher states of consciousness. Central to the practice is the idea of directing energy within the body along the spinal pathway, engaging chakras (energy centers) to achieve self-realization. By transcending the limitations of the root chakra—associated with basic survival instincts—practitioners progress through higher centers, unlocking creativity, love, wisdom, and eventually mystical insight. Mr. Kurczak emphasizes the role of action (Kriya) in this process. Transformation occurs through effort and discipline, aligning one's life with spiritual principles and fostering emotional and psychological balance. The Mystical Unknowing One of the most profound aspects of Kriya Yoga is its ability to guide practitioners into a state of "mystical unknowing." Rather than offering definitive answers, it cultivates faith and acceptance of the unknown. This "faith" is not a blind adherence but a trust born from direct experiences of spiritual support and coherence. Life's challenges are reframed as opportunities for growth, providing clarity and resilience through adversity. Ryan recounts moments of doubt and despair, only to find that persistent practice reveals the intelligence underlying life's difficulties. Meditation and philosophical study serve as tools to decode these challenges, aligning the practitioner's actions and choices with a higher purpose. The Human Journey Kriya Yoga positions human life as a bridge between primal instincts and divine transcendence. Drawing on the metaphor of the chakras, it describes the evolutionary journey from survival (root chakra) to spiritual illumination (crown chakra). This progression mirrors the transformation of unconscious living to a state of enlightened awareness. The speaker highlights the importance of personal growth as a foundation for spiritual advancement. Emotional and psychological maturity, cultivated through introspection and therapeutic practices, lays the groundwork for deeper meditation. This interplay between inner harmony and spiritual practice reflects the integrative nature of Kriya Yoga. Practical Implications Kriya Yoga's teachings extend beyond the meditation cushion. The discipline advocates for a life of integrity, authenticity, and alignment with universal truths. Practitioners are encouraged to live in harmony with the world, adopting sustainable practices, cultivating meaningful relationships, and embodying principles of truth and nonviolence. Moreover, the speaker underscores the importance of personal effort and commitment. Spiritual progress is not a passive journey but one that requires active engagement with life's challenges and a willingness to let go of outdated beliefs and habits. Conclusion Kriya Yoga offers a path to transcendence through a blend of philosophy, meditation, and ethical living. Its transformative power lies in its ability to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit, guiding practitioners toward direct experiences of the divine. As the speaker concludes, life itself becomes a form of divine communion, where every experience—joyful or painful—serves as a teacher. The ultimate goal is to realize the innate coherence of existence and to embody a state of enlightened awareness. This podcast encapsulates the essence of Kriya Yoga as not merely a practice but a profound way of being, offering a roadmap to spiritual self-discovery and the realization of life's deeper purpose. - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Spiritual teacher and author Roy Eugene Davis (1931-2019), a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, taught Kriya Yoga for more than 65 years. In this episode, Mr. Davis shares stories and teachings of Yogananda, who came to the U.S. in 1920 and changed the way many in the West saw and experienced God.

Mystical Christianity & Kriya Yoga What is mystical Christianity, and can one blend Christianity and yoga? Isha Das has been integrating Christianity and yoga for several decades. In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Isha Das (Craig Bullock) shares how Kriya Yoga helped him stay grounded while pursuing transcendental states and spiritual growth.   Key Themes  --Mystical Christianity and Yoga do not contradict each other; they share many core truths (examples - St. Francis of Assisi and Theresa of Avila) --Kriya yoga (especially Roy Eugene Davis's practical approach) provided a strong foundation for spiritual growth --Spiritual brotherhood with Swami Nirvanananda --Healing with Kriya Yoga Retreat at Center for Spiritual Awareness July 21-25, 2025. About Craig Bullock (Isha Das)  Isha Das means “servant of Jesus." He is a teacher, writer, lecturer, practicing psychotherapist, and spiritual director of The Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York. Isha Das is a former pastoral administrator at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Rochester. He has graduate degrees in Religious Studies from the University of Notre Dame and Clinical Psychology from the University of Duquesne. Mentored by Richard Rohr, he has conducted extensive study in psychology, spirituality, mysticism, world religions, and yoga. He was ordained a minister and official Kriya Yoga teacher by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. His latest book is Open Wider The Door: The Integration of Kriya Yoga And Mystical Christianity.   Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance. Connect with Us for Retreats, Guided Meditations, and Kriya Yoga classes Center for Spiritual Awareness  Find Spirit Led on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Assisi Institute in Rochester NY   #meditation  #isha #spiritled #yogapodcast #yogameditation #christianyoga #mystic #kriya #yogaretreat #yogasutras  #kriyayoga #kriya #yoga  #SpiritualGrowth   #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness  #meditationpodcast  #SpiritualPodcast #YogaAndAyurveda #KriyaYogaWisdom  #RoyEugeneDavis #SpiritualBalance #saintfrancisofassisi #theresaofavila 

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore: The ultimate goal of meditation, according to authentic spiritual traditions, is to foster clarity, wisdom, and a deep connection with the divine. However, many practitioners unwittingly use meditation as a means of escapism. Instead of addressing psychological or emotional wounds, they employ meditation to suppress these issues, akin to putting a temporary bandage over a wound. For example, individuals might meditate to escape from stress, avoid confronting trauma, or simply to appear virtuous. While such practices may offer momentary relief, they do not lead to the transformative insights that authentic meditation can provide. This misuse of meditation creates a stagnant spiritual experience, where the practitioner remains stuck in superficial states of awareness. The Role of Discipline and Self-Reflection A crucial stage in meditation is the development of discipline. Beginners often struggle with restless minds and the inability to focus, necessitating a period of consistent practice. This foundational phase, which may last several years, builds the capacity for stillness and concentration. However,  discipline should not become an end in itself. Beyond the initial stage, practitioners must engage in self-reflection, asking themselves why they meditate and what they aim to achieve. A critical shift from using meditation as a means of avoidance to treating it as a tool for inner transformation is essential. This involves addressing unresolved psychological complexes, embracing emotional vulnerabilities, and working through past traumas. The analogy of attending to "screaming children" within one's psyche illustrates the importance of resolving inner conflicts before seeking the higher states of consciousness described in spiritual texts. Practical Steps for Effective Meditation Actionable advice for enhancing the quality of meditation: Set Clear Intentions: Reflect on your motivations for meditating. Are you seeking clarity and transformation, or are you avoiding unresolved issues? Limit Duration Wisely: Meditate for as long as you can remain fully present. A short, focused session is more impactful than hours of distracted sitting. Address Psychological Barriers: Seek professional help for persistent emotional or psychological issues. Techniques such as EMDR or internal family systems therapy can complement meditation. Cultivate Yamas and Niyamas: Practice truthfulness, contentment, and other yogic principles to create a foundation of ethical and emotional stability. Simplify Your Life: Minimize distractions and overcommitment to create a conducive environment for deep meditation. Honor the Body: Maintain a balanced diet, exercise moderately, and ensure adequate rest to support a healthy nervous system. - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, I interview Edwin Bryant of Rutgers University. (https://edwinbryant.org/) Mr. Bryant has written several books, including a commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and its sequel Bhakti Yoga.  Along with being a prolific writer and teacher, Edwin Bryant has been a practitioner of Bhakti Yoga for over 45 years. Since we don't spend enough time speaking about Bhakti on this podcast, I felt he would be an inspiring guest to say more about the path of devotion.  I hope you enjoy this interesting and informational conversation as much as I did. You can find Professor Bryant's books here: https://sites.rutgers.edu/edwin-bryant/books/ - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

Sanskrit as Spiritual Practice Sanskrit is not just a language for ancient texts - it's a meditation in itself. Chanting and listening to Sanskrit creates a vibrational healing in body and mind. In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Ray Booker shares how Sanskrit can enhance your spiritual study and practice, and how to get started as an absolute beginner. Key Themes Benefits of studying Sanskrit, including better undestanding of the Yoga Sutras How to get started with Sanskrit Introduction to Sanskrit Kriya Yoga retreat at Center for Spiritual Awareness May 5-9, 2025. About Ray Booker Ray Booker is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner and graduate of the ASP1 and ASP2 (2008-2010) programs at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also holds certificates in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and Food as Medicine. He studied Sanskrit with Vyaas Houston of the American Sanskrit institute and with Nicolai Bachman and Pierre Couvillion, who both taught at the Ayurvedic Institute. Ray first began practicing and studying meditation with The Venerable Dharmawara Mahatheraan (also called Bhante, a Buddhist honorific) in the late 1970's, then spent 25 years learning and studying with Roy Eugene Davis. Ray is a minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition. Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance. Connect with Us for Retreats, Guided Meditations, and Kriya Yoga classes Center for Spiritual Awareness - www.csa-davis.org Find Spirit Led on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. #meditation #spiritled #yogapodcast #yogameditation #ayurveda #sanskrit #kriya #yogaretreat #yogasutras #kriyayoga #kriya #yoga #SpiritualGrowth #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness #meditationpodcast #SpiritualPodcast #YogaAndAyurveda #KriyaYogaWisdom #RoyEugeneDavis #SpiritualBalance #healthandspirituality

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore the reasons why one might abandon their spiritual path. We consider the necessity of letting go from traditions that might have once been a profound source of inspiration, and if there is any way to avoid an unnecessary break with an authentic tradition.  - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we speak with Chelynn Tetreault, AyD, LMT. (https://www.chelynnt.com/) Ryan and Chelynn discuss her new book: Garbhavati: An Ayurvedic Overview of Pregnancy (https://a.co/d/5XBA0nL) This is a wonderful discussion to understand the feminine energy in spiritual practice and for men to understand the divine expression of the women in their lives. - Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline-

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we speak with Roy Thibodeau, a student of Kriya Yoga teacher, Oliver Black. https://www.yogacharyaoliver.com/ Ryan Kurczak and Roy Thibodeau talk about the book "My Dear Oliver", a limited edition book, which is a collection of the letters that Paramahansa Yogananda sent to Oliver Black. About our guest Roy Thibodeau Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness (GLYSA) was founded by Roy E. Thibodeau & Mary Ann Thibodeau in 2011.  We have been disciples of Yogacharya J. Oliver Black for over 45 years and GLYSA was founded to assure the continuation our lineage, legacy, and heritage through Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Yogacharya Oliver.   Yogacharya Oliver was one of Paramahansa Yogananda's most advanced direct disciples, establishing the Detroit, Michigan Self Realization Fellowship (SRF) Center which he ran as an SRF minister from 1951 until 1980's.  He also established Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat in Northern Michigan which he ran until his MahaSamadhi September 16, 1989.  He remained an SRF Minister, Authorized by Paramahansa Yogananda & SRF to give Kriya Yoga Initiation to qualified candidates until his MahaSamadhi.  You can find out more about Yogacharya Oliver at www.yogacharyaoliver.com.  Because of Yogacharya's relationship and loyalty to Paramahansa Yogananda & SRF he was never able to authorize any of his disciples to Initiate candidates into Kriya Yoga. Because of this situation and knowing our destiny to continue our Linage through Yogacharya Oliver we pursued authorization to perform Kriya Yoga Initiations through the help of Roy Eugene Davis another direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and brother disciple to Yogacharya Oliver.  We asked him to ordain us authorizing us to give Kriya Yoga Initiation under Yogacharya Oliver's authority.  Roy graciously agreed and ordained us under Yogacharya Oliver's authority.  Because of that we incorporated two names into the name of our organization. - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore a simple pathway to mystical experience. Beyond relaxation and enhanced well-being, the Kriya Yoga Meditation processes create a foundation for mystical communion. This is one reason that the Kriya Yoga Meditation techniques can be implemented by anyone, no matter the religion they follow. In this episode, Ryan Kurczak describes an exercise to encourage an authentic revelation of divine realization.  - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

Seeking Balance Amidst Chaos?   "Stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds." Paramahansa Yogananda's timeless advice is more relevant than ever in today's rapidly changing world. In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Katherine Geddes-Lovkay shares her unique and practical wisdom for cultivating equanimity, no matter the external circumstances.   Key Themes Explored --Spiritual lessons learned as a Special Education teacher for the multiply handicapped, Unity Minister, Kriya Yogi, and Hospice Chaplain --How Sri Yukteswar's teaching on the yugas reminds us that we're in “spiritual kindergarten” --The transformative power of kindness: “There is always something you can share to add a little light to a person's day… We are here to make a difference.” --Practices to stay centered in turbulent times: mantra, mindfulness, and non-violence   About Katherine Geddes-Lovkay Born with a deep spiritual curiosity, Katherine grew up immersed in a traditional Christian upbringing. As she matured, her journey led her to unlearn dogmas and embrace a broader understanding of spirituality. Her three unique careers—Special Education teacher, ordained Unity Minister, and Board-Certified Hospice Chaplain—provided rich experiences that continue to inform her spiritual teachings. Katherine first encountered the Kriya Yoga lineage through Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. She later met Roy Eugene Davis in the mid-1980s and has been deeply involved with the Center for Spiritual Awareness (CSA) ever since. Ordained as a CSA minister in 2006, Katherine also serves on CSA's Board of Directors.   Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance.   Connect with Us Center for Spiritual Awareness Find Spirit Led on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   #meditation #spiritled #yogapodcast #yogameditation #hospicecare #chaplain #yugas #kriya #equanimity #lifebalance  #kriyayoga #kriya #yoga  #SpiritualGrowth #royeugenedavis #ahimsa #nonviolence  #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, is an excerpt from a Kriya Yoga Alliance Sunday service with Kriya Yoga Teacher, Ray Booker.  Mr. Booker will be speaking to us on the "Origins of Karma". Tune in with us every Sunday at 11 AM Eastern Time Zone for a Kriya Yoga inspired class followed by meditation at https://www.kriyayogaalliance.com/. You can learn more about Ray Booker's offerings and Kriya Yoga practice here: https://vibrationalayurveda.com/new-page-2 - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore the necessity of focus. Key Points: Focus and Intentionality in Spiritual Practice: Ryan Kurczak emphasizes that achieving spiritual goals requires focus on actions aligned with those goals and letting go of distractions. Yoga's Definition in the Sutras: He references Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, particularly the idea that yoga is about ceasing fluctuations of the mind, allowing connection with the eternal self or "Purusha." Concentration as a Core Skill: Spiritual practice demands developing concentration, a skill that enables one to transcend life's constant changes and achieve inner peace. Example of the Sleepless Saint: Kurczak draws on "Autobiography of a Yogi" where the Sleepless Saint describes the extensive meditation required for enlightenment, showing that dedication over decades fosters deep spiritual insight. Realistic Spiritual Growth: Although intense practice can lead to enlightenment, Kurczak underscores that small, regular meditation also brings significant progress, reducing the fear of death and afterlife anxieties. Stages of Conscious Growth: Early life experiences, shaped by past karma, lead to conscious awareness, ultimately allowing adults to make mindful choices towards spiritual maturity. Ego and Identity: Moving beyond personal ego is crucial, as spiritual progress involves letting go of individual identity in favor of unity with the larger self. Long-Term Commitment: Spiritual growth is rooted in consistent, uninterrupted practice over many years, coupled with respect and devotion, a point supported by both the Sleepless Saint's example and the Yoga Sutras. Patience and Allowing Natural Progression: Rather than forcing intense experiences, one should allow spiritual progress to unfold naturally, letting each stage build a solid foundation for the next. Universal Spiritual Lessons: Finally, Kurczak emphasizes that all spiritual work, even minimal, contributes to clarity, inner peace, and alignment with one's spiritual aspirations. These points underscore the significance of patience, self-awareness, and dedication in spiritual practice, offering guidance for practitioners at any stage of their journey. - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, is an excerpt from a Kriya Yoga Alliance Sunday Service with Kriya Yoga Teacher, Ryan Strong. Mr. Strong will be speaking on "Becoming More Cosmically Minded." Tune in with us every Sunday at 11 AM Eastern Time Zone for a Kriya Yoga inspired class followed by meditation at https://www.kriyayogaalliance.com/. You can learn more about Ryan Strong's Ayurveda, Jyotish, and Kriya Yoga practice here: https://www.stronghealthcenter.org/ - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

Feeling overwhelmed? Join us as Dr. Torre Hinnant shares life-changing insights on managing anxiety through yoga and meditation. Drawing on her many years as an integrative physician and yoga teacher, she offers practical techniques we can use for both short-term and long-term relief reduction of anxiety symptoms. Dr. Hinnant also talks about her commitment to meditation, yoga, and specifically Kriya yoga, being initiated by Roy Eugene Davis, and her recent pilgrimage to Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. Listen in to discover how to create a more peaceful, balanced life through simple practices you can start today! Key Themes Covered in the Episode: --What is anxiety and how is it different from occasional stress --Specific breathing and meditation practices to calm anxiety, plus what not to do –Advice for beginner meditators to get started –How meditation helps us become more aware of our relationship to a the whole of life About Torre Hinnant, M.D.: Torre Hinnant received her medical doctorate in 2006 from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is board certified in family medicine and in integrative and holistic Medicine. She has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1997 and is a registered Yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance at the E RYT 500. She has completed advanced training in bioenergetics, herbal medicine, and breathwork. Torre currently practices medicine at Appalachian State University Student Health Services and teaches with the Family medicine Residency in Boone, NC. Through her business, The Mind-Body MD, she teaches yoga and wellness classes, workshops and retreats. She was initiated into the Kriya Yoga by Roy Davis in 2017 at the CSA in Georgia and is committed to the Kriya Yoga path. Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance. Episode Links and Places Mentioned Center for Spiritual Awareness - www.csa-davis.org Torre Hinnant's website - https://torre-hinnant.squarespace.com/ Self-Realization Fellowship - https://yogananda.org/ Connect with Us: Find Spirit Led on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   #meditation #meditationforanxiety #yogaforanxiety #yogameditation #anxiety #anxietyhealing #kriyayoga #kriya #yoga #SpiritualGrowth #integrativehealth #mindbodyspirit #pranayama #breathingexercises #breathingforanxiety #royeugenedavis #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, is an excerpt from class 5 of the Primordial Powers of Creation Audio Course for Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Members. All 6 sections will be available in the Collections section on Patreon by the end of 2024. See: https://www.patreon.com/kriyayoga/collections "Many people imagine that they can skip to higher stages of spiritual awareness without attending to lower stages. This is not true, and it is likely why so many spiritually inclined people, while well-meaning, don't actually possess any authentic spiritual experience. Their minds may be filled with accurate descriptions of spiritual experience, from listening to their spiritual teachers or reading helpful spiritual texts, but they have not had the direct experience themselves. If they were to follow the steps, without trying to skip ahead or above their current capacity, they would find a beautiful path ready to nourish their mind and consciousness with uplifting and enlightening realizations.  These realizations would clarify their field of awareness, and they would live and behave in an enlightened manner naturally, without force or strain. The purpose of this class series is to give you the map in the form of accurate knowledge about the process, and also encourage you to follow the procedures in the order that will result in actual spiritual liberation." - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, is an excerpt from a talk given during the 3rd Annual Summer Kriya Yoga Retreat at the Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY. This is part 2 of 2.  For updates on future Kriya Yoga retreats, check:  https://kriyayogaonline.com/kriya-yoga-events/ Lecture Topics Include: The world will never be perfect. Yoga burns up the seeds of desire and karma. How to exist in an angelic state How to perfect your yoga practice How can you become content and practice Santosha? What is Ananda or Bliss for a yogi? Everything happens for the sake of your illumination. What is the gift of suffering? What is the light of Sattva? What is the difference between an Asura Guru and a Deva Guru? The importance of Faith in yoga practice? The importance of listening to your Guru Mistakes can help you burn your karma. Gurus don't know everything. How to have faith in people What does it mean to have a relationship with a  guru? Having enthusiasm on your spiritual path How to shake off doubt The purpose of your life is to bring more devotion and love into your life. If you keep persisting in the right way, you will be spiritually successful. How do you know when you have devotion and love? Be focused on the essentials of your spiritual path. - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

In this episode of Spirit Led, Reverend Samuel Sasu shares powerful life stories illustrating how his thoughts and actions consistently turned Godward. He discusses how his deep faith, prayer, and meditation led him to receive divine guidance and inspired him to take decisive actions throughout his life and ministry. Rev. Sasu also talks about his transformative relationship with Roy Eugene Davis, highlighting how his guru's subtle yet practical lessons shaped his spiritual path. He reflects on how several other mentors and Ayurvedic physicians further expanded his understanding and ability to serve. As the founder of CSA Africa in Accra, Ghana, Rev. Sasu has developed innovative ways to share the teachings of Kriya Yoga. He explains how he integrates Christian scriptures and wisdom from local dialects to make these spiritual practices accessible and relatable to his community. Key Themes Covered in the Episode: Faith in action: How prayer, meditation, and divine guidance led Rev. Sasu to make life-changing decisions and trust the power of prayer Practical wisdom: Lessons learned from Roy Eugene Davis and Ayurvedic teachers Teaching Kriya Yoga in Ghana: Blending Christian scriptures, local language, and yogic teachings The power of divine guidance in shaping a spiritual life - a life turned Godward. Memorable Moments: “We have to find a way to reach the minds and hearts of our people and share something remarkable with them.”  “Kriya Yoga is not a path you touch and go.” When asked by Roy Eugene Davis if he wanted to leave Ghana during the dangerous 1979 coup d'etat, "I will stay here. I'm either part of the solution or part of the problem.” Quoting Dr. Sivastava, “God gave us Yoga to know how to tune into him. He gave us Ayurveda to know how to live.” About Reverend Samuel Sasu: Reverend Samuel Sasu is the founder and minister of CSA Africa. He was initiated into the Kriya Yoga tradition by Roy Eugene Davis in 1977 and has continued in ministry work since that time. He is an Ayurvedic physician, a father of five, a husband, and a lover of God. Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance. Episode Links and Names/Places Mentioned  Center for Spiritual Awareness CSA Africa Facebook page Dr. David Frawley Robert Patrick Baffour (mentioned as RP Baffour) Brahma Kumaris -  I mistakenly guessed that this was a Buddhist group, but you can read about them here. Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sadashiva Tirtha Connect with Us: Find Spirit Led on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.   #power of prayer #Divine Guidance #Spiritual Growth #Kriya Yoga Ghana #Faith #meditation #Roy Eugene Davis #Ayurveda  #Paramahansa Yogananda #Christianity and Yoga  #CSA Africa

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, is an excerpt from a talk given during the 3rd Annual Summer Kriya Yoga Retreat at the Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY. This is part 1 of 2.  For updates on future Kriya Yoga retreats, check:  https://kriyayogaonline.com/kriya-yoga-events/ Lecture Topics Include: Did Yogananda Teach Authentic Kriya Yoga? Moving from the Waking, to Dream to Deep Sleep States What does it mean to be devoted to our Yoga practice? How to stay present during dreams How to Stay aware of God All the Time How to experience Kaivalya and enlightenment How to feel your body of light The message of Sri Yukteswar's Holy Science How do we learn to hear OM/AUM? What are the importance of the Gunas? - If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, is an excerpt from a talk given during the 3rd Annual Summer Kriya Yoga Retreat at the Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY. This is part 2 of 2.  For updates on future Kriya Yoga retreats, check:  https://kriyayogaonline.com/kriya-yoga-events/ Lecture Topics Include: Love is the Most important part of Yoga practice. Love is always a choice. Is Original Sin real? What is the yogic reason we exist? Going beyond inner visions Stay devoted to your path despite obstacles How to truly experience what enlightened yogis experience If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, is an excerpt from a talk given during the 3rd Annual Summer Kriya Yoga Retreat at the Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY. This is part 1 of 2.  For updates on future Kriya Yoga retreats, check:  https://kriyayogaonline.com/kriya-yoga-events/ Lecture Topics Include: Meditation for the long term Becoming angelic, full of light, through yoga practice Yoga makes your life more sacred. The importance of dedication and commitment for success in Yoga practice The Reality of Spiritual Evolution How to Grow into Enlightenment You are a part of the Kriya Yoga Lineage How to engage a sacred life and infuse your life with prayer How to bring more light into your life What is a state of oneness? How to actually know God The Habit of feeling divinity The world is always changing, yet you are unchanging divine Spirit. You are a subtle being. Everything exists for your illumination. What is the fast track to Oneness? Develop the Habit of knowing Divinity If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we consider the Original Kriya Yoga, Tapas, The End of Seeking for Self-Realization. If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline  

Ryan Strong is an Ayurvedic Doctor, Vedic Astrologer, and Spiritual Teacher in the Kriya Yoga Lineage. He spent 19 years in discipleship training under his Guru, Mr. Roy Eugene Davis, who was a direct disciple of Parmahansa Yogananda. Ryan was ordained by his guru in May of 2011 to continue the Kriya Yoga tradition. He now runs The Center for Ayurvedic and Yogic Healing, based in Sacramento, California, working with students and clients around the world. For those new to the Kriya Yoga; it is a traditional spiritual path; an ancient system of enlightenment, non-suffering and self-empowerment. It is the cultivation of external and internal disciplines. Through the regular practice of Kriya Yoga, one experiences greater physical relaxation and emotional peace. The goal is to experience clarity and superconscious states of awareness, culminating in the awakening, or realizing, of the true essence of being. Kriya Yoga is a non-denominational spiritual practice open to anyone wishing to experience greater peace, clarity, and wholeness. Today, Sasha and Ryan explore his spiritual journey, which was profoundly sparked upon reading Yogananda's book, “Man's Eternal Quest” at 19, and then onto “Whispers from Eternity” and perhaps his most famous “Autobiography of a Yogi,” -  the favorite of a few yogis you may have heard of, George Harrison and Steve Jobs.  We learn about personal change agents from Ryan, as he has been a major influence in Sasha's life, both as her Ayurvedic Doctor and Vedic Astrologer for the past 7 years. She is one of many people whose lives have benefited from his mere presence and existence, let alone teachings, and on behalf of us all, would like to say "thank you" to Ryan. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.To learn more about us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Pancha Karma is a powerful Ayurvedic practice for self-healing and longevity. In order to succeed on our spiritual path, it is good if we can be as healthy as possible and live as long as we can. Enlightenment takes time, and the longer our life, the more time we have to work out our spiritual clarity. In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we speak with Chelynn Tetreault, AyD, LMT. (https://www.chelynnt.com/) She shares with us her experiences as an Ayurvedic Doctor and how Pancha Karma can assist us on our awakening path. - Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline-

Craig Bullock (Isha Das) is an accomplished teacher, writer, lecturer, practicing psychotherapist, and spiritual director of The Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York.A former pastoral administrator at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Rochester, Isha Das earned graduate degrees in Religious Studies from the University of Notre Dame and Clinical Psychology from the University of Duquesne. His education includes extensive study in psychology, spirituality, mysticism, world religions, and yoga. He counts Richard Rohr among his life-long friends and mentors. Isha Das was made a minister and official Kriya Yoga teacher by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. His latest book is Open Wider the Door: The Integration of Kriya Yoga And Mystical Christianity.assisi-institute.orgOpen Wider the Door: The Intersection of Kriya Yoga and Mystical Christianity: Bullock, Craig: 9781986821414: Amazon.com: BooksExtravagant Love: Reflections of a Catholic Yogi: Bullock, Craig: 9781493520121: Amazon.com:BooksLiving Grace: A Daily Companion for Meditation and Contemplation: Bullock, Mr Craig: 9781539769774: Amazon.com: BooksOur Hosts:Linda and John (Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.comLinda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012XAudiobook:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDSLinda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:  https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.comEllen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com

Sattva, Rajas and Tamas are the primordial forces that reveal your embodied state of consciousness. These cosmic forces of creation are energies that permeate all levels of our being. Knowledge of their influence helps you to take action to harness their strengths so that you can empower your meditation practice and yogic lifestyle. By cultivating Sattva, and even just becoming aware of the Gunas, you increase your capacity to know and experience clearer states of consciousness and inner well-being. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline-

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Ryan Kurczak discusses the concept of spiritual strength and power, focusing on how to cultivate these attributes through yoga and meditation practices. The core of the talk revolves around the teachings from the Yoga Sutras, particularly Sutra 23 in Chapter 3, which highlights the importance of friendship and its role in developing spiritual strength. The speaker explains that by contemplating and engaging in true friendship, one can cultivate immense spiritual power akin to the strength of an elephant. This concept extends beyond mere social friendliness to include deep, internal self-compassion and acceptance. The discussion delves into the idea that many people turn to meditation and spirituality due to underlying emotional or psychological distress. It is emphasized that instead of using meditation as a means to suppress these feelings, individuals should foster a compassionate relationship with themselves, recognizing and attending to their inner wounds. This approach not only enhances meditation practice but also leads to genuine spiritual growth and strength. Mr. Kurczak also shares personal anecdotes, including the impact of significant losses in his life, which forced him to internalize support and engage in profound self-analysis. He cites the book "No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz, which aligns with the talk's theme of embracing all aspects of oneself with love and compassion. In conclusion, Ryan encourages listeners to practice self-analysis, cultivate internal friendship, and approach meditation not as an escape but as a means to become more present, alive, and spiritually robust. -- Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Today's guest is Fiona Marques, Vedic Astrologer and directer of The Asheville Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program.  Fiona is a graduate of the Asheville Vedic Astrology Program and the host of The Vedic Astrology Podcast. She is also an Ayurvedic Coach, Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist for the last 15 years. In this session, Fiona and I discuss the value of astrology for one on the spiritual path, and the value of learning the philosophy of astrology as a support for one's spiritual path. You can schedule an astrological session with Fiona, find out more about The Vedic Astrology Podcast, and how to begin your studies in Vedic Astrology, using the links below. Schedule a session with Fiona: https://www.fionamarques.com/  Begin your Vedic Astrology Studies: https://vedic-astrology.teachable.com/ Tune in to the Vedic Astrology Podcast: https://www.thevedicastrologypodcast.com/ -- Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Self-realization is an unqualified, aware, present state of being. It is a synonym for enlightenment, nirvana, atma[1] jnana[2], etc. Self-realization occurs when one is awake and aware of one's timeless essence, free of identification with any thought, emotion, memory, perception, object, or feeling. Self-realization is evident when these vrittis[3] (activities in consciousness) have subsided. The system of Yoga[4] was developed to encourage a repeatable procedure to experience Self-realization.  The central practice of Yoga which provides a route to Self-realization is samadhi[5]. Samadhi is cognitive absorption. It is a state of consciousness where one focuses attention to a point, such that one is aware of what is focused on at the exclusion of all else. Repeatedly accessing samadhi, in a conscious way, results in an experience of timelessness and freedom from identification with a sense of limitation.  Samadhi is the culmination of a structured approach to meditation which results in sustained, one-pointed focus. This structured approach is called Sanyama[6]. Sanyama is described in The Yoga Sutras, Chapter 3, verses 1-3 states, “Dharana[7] is a fixation of the field of consciousness within a focal point. The single directionality of thought towards the chosen focal point is meditation. When the field of consciousness reflects the chosen focal point alone, as if empty of its own form, there is cognitive absorption.”  [1] Atma Defined: The Self. Transcendent being. [2] Jnana Defined: Knowledge. Not data, but wisdom/knowing. [3] Vritti Defined: Fluctuations in the field of consciousness. [4] Yoga Defined: A formal practice with the intention, structure and purpose to cultivate repeated experiences of spiritual experience that result in absolute soul-freedom. [5] Samadhi Defined: Cognitive absorption. [6] Sanyama Defined: Sustained focus on a chosen object of awareness that culminates in Samadhi. [7] Dharana Defined: Focusing consciousness an a chosen object. -- Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline-

Today's guest is Ray Booker, Kriya Yoga teacher and student of Roy Eugene Davis. Ray has been engaged on the Kriya Yoga path for many decades. He is an accomplished musician, student of Sanskrit and an Ayurvedic expert. During our talk Ray shares stories of his time with Roy Eugene Davis, from their trip to India, to times spent together in Georgia.  Mr. Booker reveals simple and effective ideas to encourage success on one's spiritual path. Ray works with students all over the world, and he can be reached through his website: https://vibrationalayurveda.com/ -- Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

During our March 2024 Equinox retreat, we discussed the two phases of Kriya Yoga Meditation practice.  Phase one includes arranging your life, consciousness and schedule to support super-conscious meditation.  Phase two is the consistent experience of super-conscious meditation. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Today's guest is Harald Reiske, Kriya Yoga teacher and student of Roy Eugene Davis. Harald has been engaged on the Kriya Yoga path for over 40 years, and joins us today to share his wisdom and experience. Questions Answered: How did you discover Kriya Yoga?  And what was your experience like learning from Mr. Davis. What advice would you give to a new Kriya Yoga practitioner to help encourage success on their Self-realization path? What does Self-realization mean to you? As you look back over the years of your own dedicated practice and working with students, what is a very common obstacle most students have trouble with, and what advise would you give to resolve that obstacle? When you reflect on your time studying with Mr. Davis, what memories stand out as being most meaningful or impactful on your own spiritual development? Do you have any final thoughts for our listeners? Harald and Marlies Reiske are the spiritual directors of Kriya Yoga Center in Germany. https://www.kriya-yoga.de/ Harald and Marlies host seminars, offer regular publications and have translated Roy Eugene Davis' Kriya Yoga books into German. They are an invaluable resource for those of you closer to their part of the world. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

On this episode of Season 2 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast you will be listening to a class on the final chapter in Roy Eugene Davis' book Absolute Knowledge That Liberates Consciousness. During the final half of 2023, I sent a class, once a month, exploring Absolute Knowledge to members of our Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community. After completing the final class on Chapter 7: Infinite Life, I decided to release the entire course for free on Teachable. If you enjoy this podcast, you can download the entire course at: https://kriya-yoga.teachable.com/courses/ It is my wish that this discussion serves as inspiration for you on your own awakening path. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Ayurvedic practitioner Daniel Bledsoe, shares practical ways to apply Ayurveda for optimal health, meditation practice, and spiritual awakening. Key Takeaways - Ayurveda means the “science/knowledge of life” and is a holistic system that addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.Healing modalities include herbal medicine, dietary changes, yoga postures (asana), breathing practices (pranayama), and meditation, among others. - The 3 key doshas (mind-body constitutions) and how to balance them using common sense and Ayurvedic wisdom. About Daniel Bledsoe Daniel Bledsoe is an Ayurvedic practitioner who has studied extensively in the United States and India. He is an ordained minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition. He's been practicing Kriya Yoga since 2013 when he met his teacher Roy Eugene Davis. Calls to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. Visit Center for Spiritual Awareness. Sign up for Center for Spiritual Awareness retreats. Connect with Us - Follow Spirit Led on Podbean - https://kriya.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify Keywords Ayurveda, doshas, Daniel Bledsoe, Center for Spiritual Awareness, Spirit Led podcast, Kriya, Kriya yoga, Paramahanasa Yogananada, Roy Eugene Davis  

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast. Kriya Yoga teacher and psychoanalyst David McGrath (https://www.davidmcgrath.ie/) and I explore the benefits of counseling and psychotherapy as a way to accelerate one's spiritual growth process. Over the last 25 years, I have had significant shifts in capacity for meditation by engaging with a counselor, when needed, to help address psychological blind spots and complexes, and have seen outstanding progress in students of Kriya Yoga who remained steady in their meditation practice and supplemented their spiritual growth procedures with effective guidance from a skilled psychological professional. If you have been practicing for a while, and are curious why your spiritual awareness is not deepening or expanding, the topic of this podcast could make a big difference in your appreciation of the spiritual path. In this discussion we talk about my own experiences moving through difficult internal dynamics as well as the difficulty finding a helpful guide on the path to psychological harmony.  Yogananda was known to have said that 90% of the spiritual battle is psychological, and after that, it tends to take care of itself. In the Bhagavad Gita, the allegory is one of profound inner growth and resolving the tendencies of confusion, doubt, fear, etc.  For those on an advanced path to spiritual realization, consideration of the themes within this podcast will be of great benefit.  You can also explore episode #95 from season 1, Healing Blockages of the Heart Chakra to deepen your understanding of this discussion.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast. Today is the birthday of my Kriya Yoga Teacher, Roy Eugene Davis, and so we will consider his life and the quality of Shraddha as it related to his success on the spiritual path. We will also talk about how important Faith is for one intent on Self and God-Realization through yogic meditation. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. If you would like to participate in online live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Also, now available Understanding the Holy Science: A Theoretical and Experiential Study Guide to Sri Yukteswar's Kriya Yoga Practice. For more information about Kriya Yoga events, courses and online classes please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Ellie Hadsall shares about AgniHotra, a Vedic Fire Ceremony and its healing benefits.   Key Takeaways AgniHotra is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony that contributes to healing for people, animals, plants, and the planet. Learn what it is and why it works. In the area near AgniHotra, “All life forms return to their originally intended purpose.” Hear what Ellie observed when she practiced: 14' tall sunflower forests, revitalized plants, saved marriages and enhanced meditation and life experience.   About Ellie Hadsall Ellie Hadsall is an author, intuitive, spiritual mentor, meditator, Vedic fire keeper, and ordained Kriya minister. She has practiced daily meditation since 1973, was ordained by Roy Eugene Davis, and has taught Vedic fire ceremonies to students from the US and the world. Call to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. Episode Links Center for Spiritual Awareness Center for Spiritual Awareness online bookstore  Ellie Hadsall's website Book: AgniHotra: Havan on Earth   Connect with Us -Follow Spirit Led: Podbean Apple Podcasts Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify

Ryan Kurczak, host of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, talks with j about understanding and appreciating what is real. They discuss being ordained into Kriya Yoga by Roy Eugene Davis, the history of Self Realization Fellowship, scalability and maintaining direct connection, vedic astrology, occultism, dramatizing your spiritual path, Ishvara Pranidhana, Samkhya, Jesus Christ, a universal principle of love, creating grooves in your consciousness, Samahdi, and learning to pay attention to the essence of what is divine rather than the manifestation of form.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

In this insightful episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Reverend Michael C. Gadway, also known as Swami Kaivalyananda, shares captivating stories and profound lessons from his upcoming book, You're with Me Now. Key Takeaways Michael portrays his guru Roy Eugene Davis as a patient father figure, countering common perceptions of him as a disciplinarian. Discussion on radical acceptance, surrender, and their role in spiritual growth. Insights on recognizing consciousness expansion and warning signs when heading in the wrong direction. Exploration of the heart's role in spiritual growth and achieving the state of 'wise mind' by combining intuition and intellect.  Enlightening Moments: “We spend so much time trying to figure out where we're supposed to go that we forget to live in the moment we have.'" Story behind the podcast title - Spirit Led Closing prayer adapted from Paramahansa Yogananda. About Reverend Michael C. Gadway (Swami Kaivalyananda) Director of Ministry and Education at the Center for Spiritual Awareness in Lakemont, GA. Initiated into Kriya Yoga by Roy Eugene Davis in 1988, ordained to initiate others in Kriya Pranayama in 2003. Extensive spiritual journey includes profound studies in Vedic sciences, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and key philosophical texts. Calls to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. See below for links to purchase You're with Me Now. Episode Links Center for Spiritual Awareness Center for Spiritual Awareness online bookstore Michael Gadway's author page on Amazon.com  Follow Spirit Led: Podbean - https://kriya.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify  #RoyEugeneDavis #ParamahansaYogananda #KriyaYoga #SpiritualGrowth #Wise Mind #Consciousness #RadicalAcceptance #Surrender #VedicSciences #Spirituality, #SpiritLedPodcast #SpiritualityBooks #CSA #CenterforSpiritualAwareness #MichaelGadway #SwamiKaivalyananda    

In this episode, we're joined by Marty Wuttke, a 40-year pioneer in neurofeedback. Discover the fascinating link between meditation and the brain and how spiritual practice affects our minds. We explored how spiritual growth helps us overcome mental, emotional, and behavioral obstacles, leading to profound transformation in the brain and in our lives. Marty also shared stories from his early years with Kriya Yoga and his guru Roy Eugene Davis. Episode Links: Center for Spiritual Awareness - https://www.csa-davis.org Wuttke Infinite Potential Institute offers Neuroscientific Neurofeedback and Energy Medicine - https://wuttkeipi.com Book: The Brain Sutras by A. Martin Wuttke https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Sutras-Keys-Revealed-Consciousness/dp/1709885947 Jacob's Ladder helps individuals and their families impacted by developmental delay, autism, brain injury, or an emotional-behavioral-relational disorder. https://www.jacobsladdercenter.com/ Stillpoint Santa Barbara is the non-profit Marty mentioned. info@StillpointSB.org

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we consider the purpose of suffering. We also consider how suffering can be ended. Our source material comes from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Talks with Ramana Maharshi, and a discussion with an unknown sage. If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Please welcome our special guest Phil McLemore. Phil is a returning guest, from episode 3 and 14. In this episode we discuss the process of moving into an Advanced Kriya Yoga practice. Phil and I also take some time to discuss the persistence of "I" in the latter stages of spiritual growth. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.  For more information about this work please visit:  A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work.  https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga  Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.  https://kriyayogaonline.com/  A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course  Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com)  Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.  https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Please enjoy this recording from our Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Monthly Lessons. In this talk, I discuss the power of practicing tapas as it relates to the elemental, astral and causal bodies.  Tapas is one of the 3 pillars of Kriya Yoga. To have the full results of Kriya Yoga, comprehensive practice of Tapas is ideal.  In this episode, we explore that process. To particpiate in future monthly online events please join our Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga  For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.  For more information about this work please visit:  Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.  https://kriyayogaonline.com/  A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course  Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com)  Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.  https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

David McGrath, author of The Yogi's Way: Living in Accord with the Yamas & Niyamas, talks with J about Kriya Yoga and embodying philosophical principles. They discuss his teacher Roy Eugene Davis and Paramahansa Yogananda, Self-Realization Fellowship and The Center for Spiritual Awareness, the Camino de Santiago, Lacanian psychoanalysis, moving beyond speculative conversations into the actualization of concepts, Yamas and Niyamas, life and oneness consciousness, and the importance of bringing it back to the miracle of right now.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.  

Please enjoy this recording from our April 2023 Kriya Yoga Online Sunday Service. In this talk, I discuss the power of Spiritual Friendship.  We review verses from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Holy Science by Sri Yukteswar, and Roy Eugene Davis' commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.  To particpiate in future monthly online events please join our Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga  For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.  For more information about this work please visit:  Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.  https://kriyayogaonline.com/  A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course  Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com)  Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.  https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Please welcome our special guest Donelle Mason. Donelle is a Kriya Yoga Meditation Facilitator from New Zealand. In this episode of the Kriya Yoga Podcast, Donelle shares her experience "being a student in the Kriya Yoga Tradition". For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.  For more information about this work please visit:  A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work.  https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga  Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.  https://kriyayogaonline.com/  A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course  Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com)  Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.  https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

Please welcome our special guest Dr. Stella Wuttke. Dr. Stella Wuttke is a neurotherapy and neurofeedback specialist and sound healing practitioner. She is a certified Yoga and Meditation teacher in the Kriya Yoga tradition of Paramahansa Yogananda with Harald and Marlies Reiske. Dr. Wuttke was initiated and ordained by, Kriya Yoga teacher, Roy Eugene Davis. She is a post-doctoral neuroscientist with a PhD in Psychology. Dr. Wuttke is the co-founder of the Infinite Potential Institute. Dr. Stella Wuttke – Wuttkes' Infinite Potential Institute (wuttkeipi.com) For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.  For more information about this work please visit:  A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work.  https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga  Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.  https://kriyayogaonline.com/  A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course  Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com)  Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.  https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we consider the power of simplicity in our meditation practice. Complicated meditation practices are not always advanced meditation practices. If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we consider the power of Ishvara. Ishvara is often referred to as God or AUM. Aligning attention with Ishvara is considered to be the fastest route to Self-realization. All of our yogic and meditation practices serve to make this easier. In this episode, we explore the meaning of Ishvara and consider relevant ways to experience the reality of Ishvara. If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice. Now available in hardcover and softback on Amazon.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ A Year Long Kriya Yoga Introduction Course Kriya Yoga Online Ashram (teachable.com) Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline