The Kriya Yoga Podcast
Exploring Kriya Yoga meditation, lifestyle and Self-realization philosophy for the 21st century yogi. Hosted by Ryan Kurczak, a student of Roy Eugene Davis.
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
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, 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:
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
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 an exploration of the Yoga Sutras to assist your studies see the following:
Kriya Yoga Continuing the Lineage of Enlightenment
A 26-Hour Kriya Yoga Sutras Audio Course
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
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 Sutras.
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 component to catalyze meditation training and help meditators reach a freer and happier life.
Since 1990, Marty has been teaching neurotherapy in the United States, United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Ukraine, Thailand, and Mexico. He has been a trainer and keynote speaker for several organizations, such as the Georgia and Greater Washington Associations of Applied Psychophysiology and the Menninger Clinic. He has been a consultant to various hospitals and organizations around the nation, including the Texas Commission on Drug and Alcoholism where he helped introduce neurofeedback into several state programs in Texas. Marty created and guided the neurotherapy program in a study looking at the use of neurofeedback to reduce recidivism rates with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in California. He continues to consult and teach neurotherapy as well as meditation, yogic science of consciousness, and holistic nutrition.
For more information please visit: https://wuttkeinstitute.com/
and https://ipi.global/
Your Host: Ryan Kurczak is a Kriya Yoga Meditation teacher. He has written several books on Kriya Yoga Meditation and other metaphysical topics. Ryan offers 2 year Kriya Yoga Meditation online learning intensives through https://kriyayogaonline.com/.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
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 sometimes seem like a crisis of identity.
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:
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
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 Yoga.
For more information on Ryan's practice, please visit: http://www.stronghealthcenter.org/
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 Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
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 questions answered.
This recording was made during the February 2020 Kriya Yoga Online "Stay-at-Home" retreat. The full retreat is accessible as blog posts for our Patreon supporters.
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.
Books referenced in this episode include:
Kriya Yoga Vichara: Integrated Techniques and Philosophy of Ramana Maharshi and Paramahansa Yogananda by Amazon.com Learn more:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1519706936/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_a6.pEb0VF15WZ
For more information about this work please visit:
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
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, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Books referenced in this episode include:
Kriya Yoga: Continuing the Lineage of Enlightenment
For more information about this work please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
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, please visit: http://www.bluelotusayurveda.com/
Books referenced in this episode include:
Ayurvedic Herbology East & West: A Practical Guide to Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
https://www.amazon.com/Ayurvedic-Herbology-East-West-Medicinal/dp/0940985071
Vishnu's Kitchen: A Practical Guide to Ayurvedic Cooking
https://www.amazon.com/Vishnus-Kitchen-Practical-Ayurvedic-Cooking/dp/1500996742/
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 May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
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
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Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
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 meditation practices, to help you move more fully into the process. This chant can also be played at the beginning of each day, to remember what is true.
One purpose of this chant is to set the intention to perceive and experience all as God, both Spirit and Nature. In that realization, oneness is obvious.
For more information about this work please visit:
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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.