The Kriya Yoga Podcast

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , we explore the Foundations of Authentic Spiritual Realization. In this insightful episode of the Kriya Yoga Podcast, host Ryan Kurczak welcomes Isha Das, the spiritual director of the Assisi Institute, for a profound conversation on the vital connection between mental health and the deeper practice of Kriya Yoga. Together, they explore why cultivating a...

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...

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 putt...

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 spea...

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...

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...

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 Aware...

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...

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 K...

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 fluct...

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,...

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...

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...

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 Stat...

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 re...

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 make...

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...

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://...

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,...

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. Th...

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 spiritu...

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...

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 t...

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, b...

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 succ...