The Kriya Yoga Podcast

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 one 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 , please enjoy a recording from our November monthly lesson offered to our " Journal of a Kriya Yoga Teacher " Patreon members. Here we discuss the obstacle of fear.  Fear prevents us from going deeper into our meditation, or making positive changes in our spiritual life.  Fear is a reality, but not a defining factor of who we are. Once this is realized,...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from one of our Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Monthly Q&As. Here we discuss: Are there masculine and feminine approaches to meditation? What do I do with odd feelings I experience during meditation? How is body awareness helpful in meditation? Is my imagination too active?  Are my dreams and daydreams anything other than a distracti...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy this excerpt from the Kriya Yoga Discipleship Course , on Samadhi. The talk explores Samadhi and its relation to the eight limbs of yoga, specifically through the lens of Kriya Yoga and how Samadhi naturally occurs through the consistent practice of Dharana (concentration) and Dhyana (meditation). Also, I want to take some time to wholeheart...

In this episode of  The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our August 14th, 2022 Online Sunday Service offered to Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Students and "Journal of a Kriya Yoga Teacher" Patreon members. Here we discuss how to put the puzzle of enlightenment together. This talk is based off the writing in my new book, An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice . Now available in har...

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an interview with, Kriya Yoga teacher,  David McGrath from Ireland.  David and I explore his new book The Yogi's Way. David  McGrath is a Kriya Yoga Meditation Coach, living in Ireland. He has  spent a considerable amount of time at Center for Spiritual Awareness,  where he received instruction and initiation from Roy Eugene Davis.  During this time, Mr Da...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our August 28th, 2022 Online Sunday Service offered to Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Students and "Journal of a Kriya Yoga Teacher" Patreon members. Here I discuss what you need to do if you want to transcend the material world.  We explore the reasons why existing in Astral and Causal realms is not simply a matter of escaping f...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , please enjoy a recording from our August 7th, 2022 Online Sunday Service offered to Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Students and "Journal of a Kriya Yoga Teacher" Patreon members. Here I discuss how to live an inspired life of purpose while maintaining the yogic philosophy of detachment from the Bhagavad Gita. "The Yogi is entitled to action only, not the frui...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , I interview Rev. Priya Friday-Pabros. Our topics include: What is the value of having an embodied (living) Kriya Yoga teacher? Can you make spiritual progress even without a teacher? How can we energize our spiritual practice? What is the feeling of OM, and how can we work with OM? How can we tap into OM? Does Kriya Yoga give us a problem free, perfect l...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , we have a 2-hour guided Kriya Meditation practice.  This is an excerpt from our 2022 Kriya Yoga Online Solstice Retreat.  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:...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast , I interview Swami Nirvananda. Our topics include: Swami Nirvananda describes his service working with leper communities. Swami discusses how he became a Swami, and his path to Kriya Yoga. Initiated by Swami Hariharananda. Meeting Kriya Yoga Teacher, Roy Eugene Davis. What is the difference between the Kriya lineages from Lahiri Mahasaya,  Sri Yukteswar a...

The greatest power of Kriya Yoga is to give the direct experience of Samadhi.  Every step of Yoga practice is important to contribute to this experience.  In this episode, we talk about tips, pointers and indicators that can help lift your Kriya Yoga practice from a basic relaxation routine to a dynamic tool for experiencing a state of Oneness.   Much of this conversation is a continuation of an e...

In this excerpt from a Patreon Online Q&A, we discuss why we keep experiencing depression and despondency, even though we have been practicing spirituality for a long time. We also explore if anger and other emotions ever stop reappearing, because of our Kriya Yoga Practice. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Ro...

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an excerpt from the Kriya Yoga Retreat hosted at the Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York in September of 2021.  You can view listings of upcoming Kriya Yoga Events here: https://kriyayogaonline.com/kriya-yoga-events/ . This talk describes the fundamental qualities, mindset and actions that will allow you to effectively and truly practice Kriya Yoga. Yo...

In this talk, we explore devotion. We consider how to be devotional and if it is really required for success on the Kriya Yoga Path. This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an excerpt from the Kriya Yoga Retreat hosted at the Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York in September of 2021.  You can view listings of upcoming Kriya Yoga Events here: https://kriyayogaonline.com/kriya-yoga-events/ . Yo...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast we speak with Isha Das (Craig Bullock) of the Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York.  Isha Das and I will be hosting a Kriya Yoga retreat in July of 2022 at the Assisi Institute. You can view listings of upcoming Kriya Yoga Events here: https://kriyayogaonline.com/kriya-yoga-events/ and also find a link to the registration page for our July retreat. Isha...

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an excerpt from the online Kriya Yoga Discipleship Course.  You can view the syllabus and join this course here: https://kriya-yoga.teachable.com/ In this episode, we discuss how to prepare one's self for finding an authentic Kriya Yoga Guru.  Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we consider the role of sexuality in a spiritual life. We review the words of Swami Sri Yukteswar on the matter. We also consider ways of properly integrating creative and sexual instincts in a healthy way. 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 s...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast we explore the origins of our modern Kriya Yoga Tradition. This session was recorded at the Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York, during our Autumn Equinox Kriya Yoga Retreat.  For updates on future retreats, please be sure to follow our blog at www. KriyaYogaOnline.com . Other topics included in this discussion include: What is the origin of this Kriya...

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an excerpt from an online 2021 Kriya Yoga Retreat. For more information on future in-person and online retreats and webinars, please visit: https://kriyayogaonline.com/blog/ . Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on Kriya Yoga offerings. In this episode, we discuss the value of chanting through the chakras, and how the great elements relate to the yogi...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast we explore the following topics: What is the nature of Consciousness? The Yoga Sutras and Samadhi – Please see “Continuing the Lineage of Enlightenment” for a complete commentary the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1478214368/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CC4GQ708XH2NYEPXTMDV How do you calm down the mind (chitta) so you can experience samadhi?...

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an interview with, Kriya Yoga teacher,  David McGrath from Ireland.  David quizzes me on the definitions of Yoga, Samadhi, Samskaras, Vasanas, Ishvara, and Karma.  These are important topics to consider and understand as one progresses on the path of Kriya Yoga. David  McGrath is a Kriya Yoga Meditation Coach, living in Ireland. He has  spent a considerabl...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we consider: What are the levels of Superconsciousness? What are the higher and lower forms of Samadhi? This episode is an excerpt from our monthly online Patreon Community Q&A sessions. 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 Paramahans...

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an interview with, Kriya Yoga teacher,  David McGrath from Ireland.  David and I address the question "Is the Age of the Guru over?" David  McGrath is a Kriya Yoga Meditation Coach, living in Ireland. He has  spent a considerable amount of time at Centre for Spiritual Awareness,  where he received instruction and initiation from Roy Eugene Davis.  During t...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we consider if it is possible to avoid negative experiences, because of our spiritual practices.  Can Kriya Yoga save us from unnecessary learning experiences? How can one’s Faith grow stronger? Can we enjoy life while other people still suffer in the world? What is the real experience of Yoga? This episode is an excerpt from our monthly Patreon Community...