Podcasts about yogacharya

Reconnect with your innate wholeness and experience the soul's natural state of joy and peace. Yogacharya reflects on the truth of your being as complete and divine, sharing teachings from the Upanishads and Vedic wisdom to guide you in overcoming the illusion of separation. Learn to move beyond surface distractions and into the ever-present grace that supports and sustains you.

Discover how to elevate your awareness by aligning with the awakened consciousness of sages and spiritual teachers. Yogacharya delves into timeless practices that help quiet the restless mind and foster divine remembrance. Explore how this sacred attunement brings clarity, tranquility, and the realization of your highest spiritual potential.

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Open your heart and mind to the infinite potential of divine wisdom as we explore the power of prayer, meditation, and mantra practice. Yogacharya shares inspiring teachings and practical insights to help quiet the restless mind and deepen your connection with the Spirit. Learn how to create space for divine guidance and attune to the presence of peace and love within.

Begin your journey into the Power of Attunement program by exploring what it means to attune to the divine within and align with spiritual awakening. Yogacharya introduces the profound harmony that arises when we prioritize connection with Spirit and the practices that support this inner alignment. Discover how to cultivate soulful harmony with yourself, others, and the natural world as you set the foundation for a year of transformation.

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  

As we continue the journey through the 'Love Loves Love' series, we delve into the essence of Divine Love and the transformative power of letting go. This episode reflects on the vibrant, blooming journey within, drawing parallels between the care of a garden and our inner lives. Yogacharya shares insights from a pilgrimage that offers profound lessons on the power of release, honoring legacies, and the eternal bridge toward spiritual awakening.

Que signifie "manifester"? Comment et pourquoi le faire? A-t-on vraiment du pouvoir sur notre vie? Peut-on la créer par la pensée? Maxime s'entretient avec Sylvie Tremblay, maître en yoga et fondatrice de Yoga Sangha.

[AUDIO] Tuesday 1/25/2022 = #203: 13 Months Ago I Joined a Yoga Collective Led by a Yogacharya: Here's How This Transformed My Life Read more on Typeshare https://typeshare.co/heatherlarson/posts/13-months-ago-i-joined-a-yoga-collective-lead-by-a-yogacharya-heres-how-this-transformed-my-life- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/support

[VIDEO] Tuesday 1/25/2022 = #203: 13 Months Ago I Joined a Yoga Collective Led by a Yogacharya: Here's How This Transformed My Life Read more on Typeshare https://typeshare.co/heatherlarson/posts/13-months-ago-i-joined-a-yoga-collective-lead-by-a-yogacharya-heres-how-this-transformed-my-life- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/support

Durga is the active power within us. Durga Devi (Goddess Durga) is the power within us (Kriya Shakti) capable of overcoming all the difficulties. This chanting of Durga Suktam helps you in igniting the Kriya Shakti within and your efficiency increases. Recited by Yogacharya Rakesh from Samyak Yoga

Yogacharya briefly explains the Vedas, the meaning of the Vedas, different types, why the classification and all other details you should know. For more details about Samyak Yoga, visit: https://www.samyakyoga.org/

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Nisha Pandey

Charla y meditación por nuestra Yogacharya Nisha Pandey

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Kaushal Gokli

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Kaushal Gokli

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya John Thomas Lopategui

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya John Thomas Lopategui

Discourse and Meditation by Yogacharya Richard Peterson

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Richard Peterson

Charla y Meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Amit Chatterjee

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Amit Chatterjee

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Srinidhi Baba

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Srinidhi Baba

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Richard Peterson

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Richard Peterson

Discourse and Meditation by Yogacharya Bhadrayu Pandya

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Bhadrayu Pandya

Charla y meditación por nuestra Yogacharya Lucy O'Brien

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Amit Chatterjee

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Amit Chatterjee

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya John Williams

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya John Williams

Charla y Meditación por nuestra Yogacharya Nisha Pandey

It was a pleasure to find myself in another fruitful chat with this deeply rich and insightful person -- the first hour wraps up in a lovely place and stands as a full listening experience, however, if you are interested in the second half you may find it at my new Patreon portal: https://www.patreon.com/niish I graciously thank Marin Kramer and Melanie Poe for supporting this program via the third gate as producers. A brief bio for Craig: AN ORDAINED GNOSTIC BISHOP AND A HIGHLY EMPOWERED ADEPT OF ESOTERIC VOUDON, CRAIG WILLIAMS HAS MOVED BEYOND CONSERVATIVE VIEWS OF VEDIC STUDIES – EVOLVING A RADICALLY UNIQUE SYSTEM OF ESOTERIC HINDUISM AND LEFT HAND TANTRA. WITH OVER 25 YEARS OF ACADEMIC AND INITIATIC STUDY IN YOGA, AYURVEDA, TANTRA, JYOTISH, AND VEDANTA, WILLIAMS IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS “VEDA KOVID”, “YOGACHARYA”, AND “YOGAYURVEDAACHARYA” TITLES AWARDED BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF VEDIC STUDIES AND THE ACADEMY OF TRADITIONAL AYURVEDA. AUTHOR OF CAVE OF THE NUMINOUS: TANTRIC PHYSICS VOL. I (THEION PUBLISHING, 2014) AND ENTERING THE DESERT: PILGRIMAGE TO THE HINTERLAND OF THE SOUL (ANATHEMA PUBLISHING, 2017), ALONG WITH NUMEROUS ARTICLES ON HEALTH, MARTIAL ARTS, AND AUTHENTIC INITIATION IN THE KALI YUGA, WILLIAMS IS A VOCAL PROPONENT FOR THE BENEFITS OF SERIOUS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD. This is the main website for Craig: http://www.ayurvedaaustin.com/links.html You may find Craigs' Books through ANATHEMA PUBLISHING LTD: https://www.anathemapublishing.com/craig-williams --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/niish/support

Charla y Meditación por nuestro Yogacharya Kim Hunt

In this episode, Acharya Shunya introduces Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian and they continue to discuss the 4 Universal Goals, as well as her latest book, The Jewel of Abundance. Listeners will takeaway how to bring in higher consciousness into their everyday lives - especially towards wealth creation - and live in peace and harmony, supporting their journey from Shadow to Self.

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Kaushal Gokli

Charla y meditación por Yogacharya Kaushal Gokli

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Denise Hunt

Charla y meditación por nuestra Yogacharya Denise Hunt

Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Leader Books: Living The Eternal Way A Single Blade of Grass The Jewel of Abundance Live in the Soul The Moon Reminded Me She is the director of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose California She is also the author of several books on meditation and […]

Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Leader Books: Living The Eternal Way A Single Blade of Grass The Jewel of Abundance Live in the Soul The Moon Reminded Me She is the director of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose California She is also the author of several books on meditation and […]

Charla y Meditacion por nuestro Yogacharya Suresh Kodolikar

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Suresh Kodolikar

Charla y meditación por Yogacharya Durga Chunduri

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Durga Chunduri

Gurudev's birthday - Yogacharya Suresh Kodolikar

Charla de cumpleaños Gurudev por Yogacharya Suresh Kodolikar

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Jonhn Williams

Charla y meditación por nuestro Yogacharya John Williams

Continuing with the birthday celebration of Gurudev and the 100th anniversary of Yoganandaji's arrival to the West, Yogacharya David Strassner gives the second discourse of the seminar: 'Cultivating Divine Love': teachings from the books written by Paramahamsa Yogananda: Where There is Light.

Continuando con la celebración de cumpleaños de Gurudev y el centésimo aniversario de la llegada de Yoganandayi a Occidente, el Yogacharya David Strassner presenta el segundo discurso del seminario ‘Cultivando el amor divino': enseñanzas de los libros escritos por Paramahamsa Yogananda: Donde brilla la luz.

Charla y meditación guiada por nuestro Yogacharya Amit Chatterjee. Traducción al español

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Amit Chatterjee

In this segment I was lucky enough to interview Yogi Baba Prem, who has achieved the rank of Acharya, Yogacharya, Veda Visharada and is the Founder and Director of Universal Yoga/Florida Vedic Institute. Yogi Baba Prem has an extensive background as working as a Master Vedic Counselor, utilizing the power of Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and other integrated healing modalities. I was deeply humbled to share this time with him and I hope you all enjoy this segment as much as I enjoyed making it! Yogi Baba Prem and I discuss how astrology and the power of the cosmos is integrated into every facet of life. Within the system of the human body we have the chakras, or wheels of energy. These chakras are associated to various planets, indicating that astrological energy literally resides within us, and can be utilized to find harmony and balance. In addition to humans, we discuss how cosmic energy resides in all beings and connects the world at large. For more on Yogi Baba Prem, please visit his website https://vedicpath.com/about-yogi-baba-prem I highly recommend his book An Introduction to Astrological Yoga - available as an eBook on his website. For readings with me, please email AstrologyNowPodcast@gmail.com Visit Innerknowing.yoga Follow AstrologyNow_Podcast on Instagram and AstrologyNow_ on Twitter

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Suresh Kodolikar

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya John Thomas Lopategui

Charla y Meditacion guiada por nuestro Yogacharya Suresh Kodolikar

Discourse and meditation by Yogacharya Denise Hunt

Today on the show we have Craig Williams a yogi with over 15 years of academic and Gurukula training in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Vedanta and Tantra. Awarded the prestigious titles of Veda Kovid and Yogacharya by the American Institute of Vedic Studies. He has a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine and is a certified nutritionist and acupuncturist. Not only is he an adept at Hinduism but has studies various forms of Gnosticism, voudon, and other western esoteric traditions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Charla y Meditacion guiada por nuestra Yogacharya Denise Hunt. Traducido al Español

AGNI - The Power of Health, Immunity and Transformation  A multidisciplinary discussion between Christie Smirl and Craig Williams about Agni and implications on overall health, immunity, disease resistance, mind clarity, psychological disorders and societal implications and higher conscious development.    - AGNI related to jatar-agni, digestion and nutrition - AGNI related to srota-agni, dhatu-agni and health of the physical body constituents - AGNI related to immunity to disease and cellular modulation  - AGNI related to manas-agni, mental fortitude, adaptation and psychiatry  - AGNI in relationship to cosmic forces and advanced mental development  _________________________________________________________   Connect with Dr. Christie Smirl at HealthierVibrations.com  Dr. Christie Smirl is a Doctorate of Ayurveda, Master of Science, Nurse Practitioner, Yoga Teacher Trainer, University Professor and author.  ________________________________________________________  Connect with Craig Williams at AyurvedaAustin.com  Craig Williams aka Indra Ram-Das Aghori, has his  Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies focused on Eastern Religions and Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine. He is a licensed acupuncturist, certified East/West Herbalist,  member American Herbalist Guild, a certified health coach, running coach, holistic and fitness nutritionist. Craig is trained in Ayurveda, yoga, jyotish, vedanta and tantra through David Frawley and the American Institute of Vedic Studies, awarded the titles of Veda Kovid and Yogacharya , certified by the Academy of Traditional Ayurveda. Craig is also an Ordained Bishop in the Ecclesia Gnostica Nigra and author of acclaimed books Entering the Desert, Cult of Golgotha: Cave of the Numinous, Tantric Physics Volume 1 and upcoming Volume 2.

An ordained gnostic bishop and a highly empowered adept of esoteric voudon, Craig Williams has moved beyond conservative views of Vedic studies – evolving a radically unique system of esoteric hinduism and left hand tantra.With over 25 years of academic and initiatic study in yoga, ayurveda, tantra, jyotish, and vedanta, Craig is the recipient of the prestigious “Veda Kovid”, “Yogacharya”, and “Yogayurvedaacharya” titles awarded by the American Institute of Vedic Studies and the Academy of Traditional Ayurveda.Author of Cave of the Numinous: Tantric Physics Vol. I (Theion Publishing, 2014) and Entering the Desert: Pilgrimage to the Hinterland of the Soul (Anathema Publishing, 2017), along with numerous articles on health, martial arts, and authentic initiation in the kali yuga, Craig is a vocal proponent for the benefits of serious spiritual practice in the contemporary world.You can find Craig here:Web https://arisearjuna.wordpress.com/

https://www.lightingthevoid.comLive Weeknights 9 pm - Midnight PacificCraig Williams is an author, practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vedic Sciences, Gnostic Spirituality, and Martial Arts. He has written several books including Cave of the Numinous, Entering the Desert, and his most recent Cult of Golgotha. Craig Williams:Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies with a focus on Eastern Religions,Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine,Professional Member of the American Herbalist Guild,Certified East / West Herbalist by Michael Tierra, Certified Tutor for East-West School of Herbology, Over 15 years of academic and Gurukula training in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Vedanta and Tantra, Ordained Bishop in the Ecclesia Gnostica Aeterna, Over 1500 academic / Gurukula hours with David Frawley and the American Institute of Vedic Studies, Awarded the prestigious titles of Veda Kovid and Yogacharya by Vamadeva Shastri ( David Frawley) / American Institute of Vedic Studies, Certified by Academy of Traditional Ayurveda, Certified Health Coach by the American Council on Exercise, Certified Revolution Running Coach, Licensed Acupuncturist -Reviews by Mark Stavish of his 2 most recent books:https://arisearjuna.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/cult-of-golgotha-a-review-by-mark-stavish-director-of-the-institute-for-hermetic-studies/https://arisearjuna.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/entering-the-desert-a-review-by-mark-stavish-director-of-the-institute-for-hermetic-studies/http://ayurvedaaustin.com/Music By: Chronox at https://www.chronoxofficial.comGuitar By: Bundy

“The concept of systems of control, and their role in limiting the expansion of human consciousness, is fundamental to the investigations and revelations found within the Golgotha current. There exists distinct control mechanisms in place on both exoteric & esoteric levels of reality with obscure Pathways to self transformation and self-realization. Ahrimanic and Asuric in nature, these systems of control are Insidious, parasitic, and self-perpetuating, existing in a virus like level of awareness. The important work of Rudolf Steiner has extensively explored this concept and its implications, and this influence runs deep within the Golgotha current. What most individuals consider reality is in most cases a tightly-controlled manufactured mirage. These surreptitious systems of control exist in obvious exoteric paradigms such as governments, educational systems, organized religions as well as in consensual constructs of social awareness which are steadily reinforced by the receptive exoteric control paradigms. The systems of control which are initially the most dangerous function on the subtle esoteric level, inhibiting the expansion of human consciousness and clouding the mental atmospheres. These subtle control structures are often hibernating within seemingly harmless systems of spiritual expression, and are activated by an unbalanced egoic state of perception or by an individual who exists in a state of disharmony on a mental and or physical level. It is extremely important for individuals to become aware of such esoteric systems of control, and seek to recognize the signs and symptoms of such mechanisms of manipulations. My previous text, Entering the Desert, contains important information on such issues and the various complications that may arise if such parasitic control mechanisms are not addressed." ~ excerpt from Cult of Golgotha by Craig Williams In this discussion, Craig elaborates upon this passage from Cult of Golgotha and explains more about the the following. The difference between exoteric vs esoteric paradigms. Exoteric Systems of control in areas such as Government, educational systems, organized religion and how they play a role in limiting and controlling self-realization. Esoteric paradigms and control structures. Ahrimanic and asuric systems of control and MORE. This episode video can be watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_XbZtvAZ_HA Craig Williams (a.k.a. Indra Ram-Das Aghori) has his Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies focused on Eastern Religions, a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine and is a a licensed acupuncturist. He is a certified East / West Herbalist and a member of the American Herbalist Guild. Highly trained in Ayurveda, yoga, jyotish, vedanta and tantra, Craig has studied with David Frawley and the American Institute of Vedic Studies. He has been awarded the titles of Veda Kovid and Yogacharya. In addition he is certified by the Academy of Traditional Ayurveda. Craig is also a certified health coach, running coach, holistic and fitness nutritionist. He an acclaimed author of several books with more to come. Craig is also an Ordained Bishop in the Ecclesia Gnostica Nigra. For more information about Craig Williams, visit his website AyurvedaAustin.com.

Abundance, Inc. is delighted to welcome award-winning author, poet, speaker, and spiritual leader, Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian. She'll show us how to find prosperity through the ancient wisdom of yoga. Yogacharya O'Brian is the spiritual director of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment and shares tips from her latest book, The Jewel of Abundance. 

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Ellen Grace O’Brian is the author of The Jewel of Abundance. She’s a yogacharya(an esteemed yoga teacher), a radio host, and an award-winning poet who weaves poetry into her teachings on spiritual matters, pointing to the mystical experience beyond words and thought. Ordained by a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, she has been teaching Kriya Yoga philosophy and practice nationally and internationally for over three decades. Visit her online at http://www.ellengraceobrian.com. -------------------------- **Earl bird registration for the 2019 Afterlife Awareness Conference Live Stream, has been extended. Click the link below to learn more and save over 20%!** path11productions.com/ac2019.

Practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vedic Sciences, Gnostic Spirituality, and Martial Arts, Craig Williams is also the author of “Tantric Physics I: Cave of the Numinous” and “Entering the Desert”. In this episode Craig returns to discuss his latest tome, the “Cult of Golgotha.” Craig is an ordained Gnostic Bishop ( Tau Lazarus) and is the recipient of the prestigious Vedakovid and Yogacharya titles awarded by Vamadeva Shastri and the American Institute of Vedic Studies as well as the prestigious “Yogaayurvedacharya” by the Academy of Traditional Ayurveda.Get the ‘Cult of Golgotha’ here: https://www.anathemapublishing.com/cult-of-golgothaCraig’s website: http://www.ayurvedaaustin.com/index.html_________Subscribe to Glitch Bottle!_________▶︎YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/glitchbottle▶︎ iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1235137914▶︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EHGCpnNLVqEDN5sjkvjlq▶︎Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alexander-eth/glitch-bottle

Practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vedic Sciences, Gnostic Spirituality, and Martial Arts, Craig Williams is also the author of “Tantric Physics I: Cave of the Numinous” and “Entering the Desert”. In this episode Craig returns to discuss his latest tome, the “Cult of Golgotha.” Craig is an ordained Gnostic Bishop ( Tau Lazarus) and is the recipient of the prestigious Vedakovid and Yogacharya titles awarded by Vamadeva Shastri and the American Institute of Vedic Studies as well as the prestigious “Yogaayurvedacharya” by the Academy of Traditional Ayurveda.Get the ‘Cult of Golgotha’ here: https://www.anathemapublishing.com/cult-of-golgothaCraig’s website: http://www.ayurvedaaustin.com/index.html_________Subscribe to Glitch Bottle!_________▶︎YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/glitchbottle▶︎ iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1235137914▶︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EHGCpnNLVqEDN5sjkvjlq▶︎Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alexander-eth/glitch-bottle

Good People - this week’s dose of The Truth Prescription comes from Ellen Grace O’Brian. Ellen is the Spiritual Director of the Center of Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose, California. She’s a Yogacharya, which is another name for master yoga instructor, who’s been teaching Kriya Yoga for 30 years. Ellen is the host of a weekly podcast, The Yoga Hour: Living the Eternal Way and an author. She’s been featured in many publications and is the author of The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga.She is also the founder of Carry the Vision, an organization that brings meditation and spiritual instruction to children in schools and prisons. Host: Dr. Seku GathersGuest: Ellen Grace O’BrianResources: Ellen Grace O'Brian - Website Center for Spiritual Enlightenment - WebsiteCarry the Vision - WebsiteThe Yoga Hour: Living the Eternal Way - Podcast Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda, BookThe Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga - Book[4:03]Personal Truth - Ellen goes back to the beginning of her spiritual journey. She was in her late 20s, married with children, working and had a home - having, what some would call the “perfect on paper life.” She began to notice that she was very unhappy and it wasn’t anything that she could pinpoint, just a feeling that something was missing. That feeling sent her on a journey of seeking. While trying to find that missing thing, she realized that she was disconnected from the truth of herself. She found that she was missing the connection from the truth of herself, her soul and spiritShe discovered the truth of her spiritual being is that she’s here to live a spiritual life, to thrive and fulfill her potential. [7:01]Professional Truth - Once Ellen discovered Kriya Yoga, a path of yoga for self and God realization, she was led into a service role. Ellen became an instrument to create space that allows others to find their teaching and truth. That became her path of transformation and eradicated any that ideas she had about her own lack; self doubt had to go in order for that work to thrive. Ellen said “life itself is always moving in the direction of thriving, prospering and fulfilling its purpose. There’s a vast creative energy of life and when we sign up to that, we have to be willing to thrive and grow.” Surrender and Willingness became her professional truth.[10:05]Ellen gives us a brief overview of Kriya Yoga. She breaks it down with the definition of yoga meaning, “union or oneness, to bind back.” She says yoga is bringing your attention and awareness to awake to everything that you are. Kriya is defined as generic term meaning “action.” Combined, Kriya Yoga means those actions that are supportive of and conducive to the higher states of consciousness.[17:55]Illusion of Separateness - Ellen describes this as a painful process. When life feels as if it’s a burden, when we feel suffering and are in a constant state of worry - those feeling become indicators that we’re in that space, an ego state of mind. The ego mind occurs when there’s an individual identify created that sees itself as being separate from the source. That is in opposition to understanding yourself as an expression of the larger truth of that life’s connected to everyone and everything. Ellen says a remedy for the ego state is gaining an intellectual understanding of the one reality, having an intuitive understanding of it and then a direct experience.[22:21]The Jewel of Abundance - Ellen’s book is a culmination of her years of practice. She calls it a deep dive into the philosophy and practices of yoga philosophy and meditation. Ellen says the primary takeaway is for us to wake up to the truth of what we are and the book provides a very practical manual for how to do that. It’s a map on how to change our mind from lack to abundance. Ellen believes that we all can,and must, live in a way that’s worthy of us - in a way that we let ourselves shine. [26:00]Yes or No (out of respect for our guest)Internal abundance can translate to external abundance?One’s religious beliefs can alter their spiritual development? Heaven is, in fact, on earth?Prayer only works if you believe?The mind is our worst enemy? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian is a meditation teacher, an award-winning poet, writer, and the spiritual director of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment—a Kriya Yoga Meditation Center with headquarters in San Jose, California. She has taught Kriya Yoga nationally and internationally … Continue reading →

Eric Walrabenstein is a nationally-recognized speaker, teacher, and author and is the founder of one of Arizona's largest yoga centers.  Eric has long been dedicated to making ancient wisdom and techniques practical and relevant for people from all walks of life. In addition to his work at Yoga Pura, his wellness center in Phoenix, Arizona, he is the creator of BOOTSTRAP, a yoga-based program to help troops and veterans heal from post traumatic stress as well as BetterBox, a subscription box revolutionizing the self-improvement industry. An ordained Yogacharya (preceptor of yoga), Eric is currently finishing a book on the Science of Happiness. During this episode Nicole and Eric explore the science of happiness and how Eric translates the ancient wisdom of yoga into modern life.  Being a Type A personality, Eric does not discourage listeners from seeking results, rather he offers an alternative to the high-stress, high-pressure environment that most driven people choose; one that actually allows for greater results and happiness with less effort.  Eric also shares how he personally combined his background in the US army and his subsequent career in marketing and communications with his purpose, in building viable businesses that serve the greater good.  In addition to his yoga center and 'betterbox' initiative which focuses on helping people synthesize health and happiness from the inside out, Eric also leads an initiative that provides free support to veterans and their family members.  For more information visit: www.yogapura.com www.bootstrapUSA.com www.betterbox.life www.yogi-e.com    

Yogacharya is the Spiritual Director of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose CA. Ordained to teach by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, she is the author of several books, a frequent speaker at conferences worldwide, a leader of service projects and host of The Yoga Hour on the Unity FM network. We spoke about her work, her unique background and her observations of the contemporary spiritual scene.

When the brain is healed, the mind heals; when the mind heals, emotions heal, and when emotions heal, the body heals. Then the soul can express to it's full potential. Marty Wuttke, pioneer and expert in neurofeedback therapy, joins Yogacharya for an enlightening exploration of: ·      What modern science tells us about optimal brain functioning. ·      How spiritual practices work to heal the mind/body/emotions. ·      What becomes possible when we become fully present. Heal, enlighten, and change your brain for awakening to the Infinite Oneness expressing as all that is.

Is the stuff piling up around you keeping you from what is important? Andrew Mellen, organizational expert and author of Unstuff Your Life, joins Yogacharya for a look at how we can learn to: ·      Think rationally about our material possessions ·      Live effectively with our stuff in ways that enhance our well-being ·      Break old habits that drain our energy ·      Do less and accomplish more Practicing discernment regarding material possessions and how we relate to them is part of spiritual growth. When we arrange conditions in our environment to invite our inner light to shine forth, we foster healing in our own life and in the lives of others.  

There is a perceptible radiance we can see and experience when encountering someone who shines brightly with the light of Spirit. While this same light is within everyone, its radiance is only revealed as its vehicles of the body and mind are receptive to it. This special one-hour session with Yogacharya will explore how we can “lighten up”—both literally and figuratively. · Are you look for ways to relieve stress and experience greater peace and well-being? · Have you wondered if it is possible to live a balanced life in the fast pace of today's world? Yogacharya will offer three key spiritual practices for letting go of stress, finding balance, and letting our inner light shine through the body and mind.