The Kriya Yoga Podcast

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, I am joined by Stuthi Ja, a Kriya Yoga student in the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program . This is part 2 of 2.  Together we explore the following questions: Should there be structure to the approach of practicing Kriya Yoga? Why is the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program structured the way it is? Did you have disagreements or misunderstandings with your Gur...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we will explore the first three sutras from Patanjali's text on Yoga. These initial threads of wisdom serve as an entry point into the essence of why and how we practice Yogic meditation. This talk was recorded live in September 2020 for our Patreon members.   Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to tea...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we will explore meditation and escapism. Meditation is often sought out as a path to escape the pains of life. However, meditation is a training tool to more fully embrace life, albeit without attachment.   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...

This chant, Mahāmrityunjaya Mantra, महामृत्युंजय मंत्र or महामृत्युञ्जय मन्त्र, also known as the Rudra Mantra or Tryambakam Mantra, is a verse (sūkta) of the Rigveda (RV 7.59.12). The sūkta is addressed to Tryambaka, "The Three-eyed One", an epithet of Rudra who is identified with Shiva in Shaivism. The verse also recurs in the Yajurveda (TS 1.8.6.i; VS 3.60). One of my favorite mantras to chant,...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we dig into the spiritual topics of atheism, activism and Self-realization. This is part 1 of 2. I am joined by Stuthi Ja, a Kriya Yoga student in the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program , and together we explore the following questions: Does it matter that atheists don’t believe in God? How does the path of Yoga support the work of being an activist? What...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Craig Bullock and I discuss how to stay centered in an uncertain and changing world. 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 g...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we will explore the value of Sattvic living. This interview was originally recorded as part of an online Q&A session for an "Introduction to Kriya Yoga Course" offered through Patreon.   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...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, I was able to interview Roy Eugene Davis, Kriya Yoga Teacher and direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. This interview was originally recorded in the late Summer of 2017 at Center for Spiritual Awareness in Lakemont, GA.  In this interview, Mr. Davis discusses some of the most important ways to approach life as a Kriya Yoga practitioner.  He discusses t...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, I interview David McGrath. David is from Ireland, and has been a good friend since 2008.  He has spent considerable time at Center for Spiritual Awareness with Roy Eugene Davis, and was also initiated, ordained and authorized to teach Kriya Yoga by Mr. Davis. David speaks to us today about being an intense practitioner, taking some time off, and then retu...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Roy Eugene Davis, Kriya Yoga Teacher and direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda, speaks to our Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Group at Center for Spiritual Awareness.  This recording was made at the 2018 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program retreat. In this discussion, Mr. Davis begins with a 15 minute guided meditation and then considers the following topics: H...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, I had the opportunity to interview Joseph Selbie, author of The Yugas. Joseph's book explores, in detail, the description of the evolutionary cosmic cycles of human consciousness as first put forth by Swami Sri Yukteswar. For more information about this book, please visit: http://theyugas.com/the-book/where-to-buy/ Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, I was able to interview Roy Eugene Davis, Kriya Yoga Teacher and direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. This interview was originally recorded in the late Summer of 2016 at Center for Spiritual Awareness in Lakemont, GA.  In this interview, Mr. Davis discusses some of the most important ways to approach life as a Kriya Yoga practitioner.     Your host,...

In this episode of "The Kriya Yoga Podcast" we will be exploring one's readiness for meditation and spiritual practice. We also explore what to do if you are NOT ready to begin an intensive spiritual/meditation practice. This theme was inspired by a Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship student's self-honest consideration of the first sutra of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.  "Now, instruction in Yoga practice." For...

Our guest today is Marty Wuttke, neurofeedback specialist and Kriya Yoga teacher. Marty was interviewed previously on episode 16 of the Kriya Yoga Podcast.  https://kriyayoga.podbean.com/e/neuroscience-and-kriya-meditation-the-kriya-yoga-podcast-episode-16/ In this episode, we continue our discussion on meditation and its relationship to neuroscience.  We also explore Marty's new book The Brain Su...

Some experience the meditation and an awakening process as a crisis. This is not an uncommon experience. It is even alluded to as part of the beginning of our real work on a spiritual path in texts such as The Bhagavad Gita and Vasistha's Yoga. In both of those texts, the main character is despondent about the spiritual journey ahead. In this episode, we will discuss why spiritual work can sometim...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast I was able to interview Ryan Strong, an Ayurvedic doctor level practitioner, Kriya Yoga teacher, Center for Spiritual Awareness Minister and student of Roy Eugene Davis. Ryan speaks to us about his relationship with his spiritual teacher Roy Eugene Davis and together we share those funny ideas so common to those just beginning their adventures in Kriya Yog...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast we will explore a crown jewel of meditation practice, the power of contemplation. Once our meditation practice is stable, we are able to ignite our spiritual life by learning to communicate with the aspect of our consciousness which is not limited to the mind, body, personality unit. It is in this communion we can find a way to have all of our spiritual qu...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast we will explore the three kinds of spiritual gurus, the value and benefit of meditation groups, and the process and meaning of Kriya Yoga initiation ceremonies.  This recording was made at the 2019 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program retreat. Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast I was able to interview Vishnu Dass, an Ayurvedic doctor level practitioner, author, Kriya Yoga practitioner, spiritual friend to Roy Eugene Davis and student of Baba Hari Dass. Vishnu speaks to us about his relationship with his spiritual teacher Baba Hari Dass, and his spiritual friendship with Roy Eugene Davis. For more information on Vishnu's practice,...

Every Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, our Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program convenes for a week long retreat. The following talk is from the 2019 Year 2 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship retreat. A retreat participant asked, "What does it mean to be a devoted Kriya Yogi?" In this talk we explore the path of devotion as it relates to Kriya Yoga. The Holy Science - https://amzn.to/2ZiW2oN For more inform...

This chant, Spirit and Nature, by Paramahansa Yogananda, was always played before the Kriya Initiations in which I was able to participate. Due to the support of our Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Students and our Kriya Yoga Patreon Community, I've been able to spend some time recording this sacred music. It is my intention that you will be able to listen and chant along with this music before your own...

In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we dig into deeper spiritual topics. I am joined by Mitch Hankins, creator of https://www.instinctualwellbeing.com/ and fellow Kriya Yoga student, and together we explore the following questions: 1. How do the concepts of "control / discipline" and "letting go" fit together?    2. What is selflessness and how does that relate to the Kriya path?    3. Mr....

Our guest today is Marty Wuttke, neurofeedback specialist and Kriya Yoga teacher. As a pioneer in the field of bio- and neurofeedback, Marty developed his unique and holistic approach to neurotherapy ( Wuttke Method ) based on over 35 years of experience in the field. Beginning as a deeply committed meditation teacher, he quickly saw the need for adding a scientifically based, neurophysiological c...

Every Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, our Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program convenes for a week long retreat. The following talk is from the 2019 Year 2 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship retreat. Our topic centered upon the work of Swami Sri Yukteswar. In his book the Holy Science, he discusses spiritual baptism, and the profound effects of contemplating the "word of God".  In christian traditions it i...

In this episode, Phil McLemore and I discuss statements in the New Testament that indicate the philosophy of Jesus in harmony with Yoga practice. We discuss the value of considering the teachings of Jesus as a mystical (maybe even yogic) way to enlightenment. Mr. McLemore gives us plenty of examples of statements attributed to Jesus related to the core practices of meditation and non-attachment. O...