The Kriya Yoga Podcast
The Kriya Yoga Podcast is a place where curious seekers and serious meditators gather to explore Kriya Yoga meditation, yogic philosophy, and Self-realization for modern life. Hosted by Ryan Kurczak, who comes from a direct lineage of teachers including Roy Eugene Davis and Paramahansa Yogananda, each episode dives into topics like meditation practice, inner transformation, timeless yogic wisdom, the Yoga Sutras, and how these teachings apply in everyday experience. You’ll hear reflections on mysticism, Samadhi, psychology and spirituality, sacred philosophy, interviews with guests, and grounded discussions that invite you to deepen your own practice and understanding. Whether you’re new to yoga or well along the path, this podcast meets you with clarity, depth, and relevance for 21st-century seekers.
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Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore the purpose of human life as it relates to spiritual realization. We also touch upon the topics of dealing with loneliness, finding a healthy satsang, and finding our way to success on the awakening path.
This episode is an excerpt from a class given during the 2020 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Year-End 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:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work.
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore relationships. Relationships can contribute to some of the most fulfilling and supportive aspects of our spiritual life. However, modern culture, fantasy, and immaturity tend to make relationships more of a hindrance than a help on the road to spiritual growth. In this talk, ways are shared to view relationships from a spiritual perspective that contributes to our greater well-being and to the well-being of those to whom we relate.
This episode is an excerpt from a class given during the 2020 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Year-End 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:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work.
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore useful tips and supportive practices to improve the effectiveness of your Kriya Pranayama and Meditation practice sessions.
This episode is an excerpt from a class given during the 2020 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Year-End 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:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work.
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course.
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore the safest and most effective way to actually increase your time and depth in meditation.
This episode is an excerpt from a class given during the 2020 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Year-End 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:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore the qualities required for discipleship on the Kriya Yoga path.
Are you interested in finding a Kriya Guru or mentor? Are you aiming to make the most out of a relationship with a spiritual guide or master? The qualities discussed in this episode are not exhaustive, but provide an accurate frame of reference to benefit from a guru-disciple relationship.
This episode is an excerpt from a class given during the 2020 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Year-End 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:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore the work of Kriya Yoga, and how one can find or arrive at an understanding of Truth through the practice.
This episode is an excerpt from a class given during the 2020 Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Year-End 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:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, please welcome Pascale Chambers. She is a Kriya Yoga Meditation teacher, and student of Roy Eugene Davis. Pascale is also a volunteer at Center for Spiritual Awareness, a Kriya Yoga Retreat Center in Lakemont, GA. Pascale shares with us many of her experiences and realizations during the first five years of her time as a Kriya Yoga Meditation practitioner.
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:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
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 Guru – Spiritual Teacher?
What are the qualities required of a student of Kriya Yoga?
What is the vision or mission of the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program?
Is your approach to teaching Kriya Yoga different than your Guru’s?
What are the qualities of a good effective Kriya Yoga teacher?
For more information about this work please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
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 teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.
For more information about this work please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
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 student of Paramahansa Yogananda.
For more information about this work please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
The Kriya Yoga Podcast
The Kriya Yoga Podcast is hosted by Ryan Kurczak, a Kriya teacher in the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar Giri, Paramahansa Yogananda and Roy Eugene Davis. The mission of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is to share relevant philosophy and discussions for the 21st century, as it relates to the spiritual path of Yoga. The Kriya Yoga Podcast is a creation of Kriya Yoga Online and supported by the Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community and students of the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program.