The Kriya Yoga Podcast

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 decide...

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 psycholog...

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...

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 th...

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 Practi...

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 onli...

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.pat...

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...

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 w...

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...

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...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , we consider the power of positive affirmation to change and empower your life. Kriya Yoga Teacher Roy Eugene Davis would always say, "Don't affirm that which you don't want to be true for yourself." Join us as we consider exactly what that means. If you would like to participate in future live sessions consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online...

This episode is a rebroadcast of episode 32 of The Western Yoga Podcast . The Western Yoga Podcast is hosted by Christopher Sartain.  Christopher is a fellow student of Roy Eugene Davis, author and Kriya Yoga teacher. Christopher asked me some thought provoking questions.  Some of his questions caught me off-guard, but all of them seemed to encourage a greater sense of discernment for those seekin...

Here we discuss the real meaning of Yogic Sleep. Ryan reviews the stages of consciousness from Jagrat, Svapna, to Sushupti and how the practice of proper meditation and Kriya Yoga provides the capacity to navigate the deepest levels of our being.  The inspiration for this discussion is based on the appropriate sutras from chapter 1 of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.  In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Po...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a discussion with Vedic Astrologer and Ayurveda Doctor Ryan Strong. Mr. Strong and I discuss the value of Ayurveda as a profound support for Kriya Meditation practice. Ryan Phillip Strong is an experienced natural health practitioner, herbalist and educator. Ryan is an Ayurvedic Doctor, a Professional Member of the National Ayurvedic Medica...

Here we discuss the power of intensity in spiritual practice and the real definition of discipline. We review the balance between spiritual activity and rest for optimal results on the Self-realization path. In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our new Introduction to Kriya Yoga Course.  This course is currently being posted monthly for Kriya Yoga Online Patre...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our 2022 End of Year Kriya Yoga Retreat.  If you would like to participate in future retreats consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program . Here we discuss the question, "For 6 years, I have had a blockage in my heart chakra. Are there any techni...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our 2022 End of Year Kriya Yoga Retreat.  If you would like to participate in future retreats consider becoming a member of The Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program . Here we discuss the question, "Is our dharma Self-realization, or is our dharma what we do after Self-real...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our January 2023 Kriya Yoga Sunday Service for Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Members . Here we discuss a verse from the Bhagavad Gita which focuses on how to experience Supreme Consciousness. For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice . Now available in hardcove...

Roy Eugene Davis was a Kriya Yoga Guru/Teacher in the lineage of teachers, Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda. Mr. Davis, was initiated by Yogananda and ordained by Yogananda to teach Kriya Yoga. He was one of the youngest student's of Yogananda to be ordained. I met Mr. Davis in the late summer of 2000, and was fortunate to have had 18 years to learn...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our September 2022 Kriya Yoga Retreat for Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Students. Here we discuss the best actions you can take to make the most of your Kriya Yoga meditation practice.  How you relate to your moods and thoughts, the foods you eat, and even the nature of your sleep contributes to success on the spiritual path. W...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our September 2022 Kriya Yoga Retreat for Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Students. Here we discuss the process of Kriya Yoga. We discuss how spiritual practice transforms our perceptions and understanding, so that we can recognize the truth of Spirit. All of this takes time and openness to the inner growth process that Kriya Yog...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our September 2022 Kriya Yoga Retreat for Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Students. Here we discuss the first steps on the path of Kriya Yoga, which ideally lead to an experience of God-realization. We explore the fundamental mechanics of cultivating Samadhi.  For continued inspiration and instruction, please read my new book, An...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , we revisit how to set your spiritual intentions for the New Year so they are in harmony with your worldly life. This is part three of three in this series. Every year I spend time considering the months and days ahead. I consider what life has been like so far. I consider what would be good experiences to have in the coming year. Then I spend time medita...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , we revisit how to set your spiritual intentions for the New Year so they are in harmony with your worldly life. This is part two of three in this series. Every year I spend time considering the months and days ahead. I consider what life has been like so far. I consider what would be good experiences to have in the coming year. Then I spend time meditati...