The Kriya Yoga Podcast

TKYP75 - How Kriya Yoga Leads to Samadhi (The Ultimate Purpose of Yoga)

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 earlier podcast done with Zoe Mae, a Sanskrit teacher. The Most Important Siddhi - The Kriya Yoga Podcast Episode 50 (podbean.com) Thanks to her work and the work of Vyaas Houston of the American Sanskrit Institute we have so much accessible knowledge about how the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali inform us about the process of Samadhi.  Thank you Zoe and Vyaas.
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.
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TKYP74 - Why Does Anger and Depression Keep Happening?

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 Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda.
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Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.

TKYP73 - How to Truly Practice Kriya Yoga

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.
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/
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Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.

TKYP72 - Can I Still Practice Kriya Yoga Even If I’m Not Devotional?

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/.
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.

TKYP71 - Wrestling with God and Isha Das

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 Das and I discuss what it means to "Wrestle with God".  We tackle some of the more challenging spiritual questions.  You can find more of Isha Das' reflections on his podcast "Wrestling with God" here: https://assisi-institute.org/wrestling-with-god/.
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/
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Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.

TKYP70 - Finding a Kriya Yoga Guru

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 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.
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Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.

TKYP69 - Sexuality, Spirituality, Creativity, Celibacy

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 student of Paramahansa Yogananda.
 
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A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work.
https://kriyayogaonline.com/
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Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.

TKYP68 - Origins of Our Kriya Yoga Tradition

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 Yoga Tradition?
What is the importance of OM in Kriya Yoga?
What are the origins of this Kriya Yoga Tradition?
Why do different organizations teach Kriya Yoga differently?
Are groups and organizations good for you as a Kriya Yogi?
What is the relationship between bhakti and jnana?
What is it like to live in grace?
What is the purpose of Brahmacharya?
Does prayer work?
What is Dark Grace?
What does a guru do for you?
What does the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali have to do with Kriya Yoga?
What makes someone a Kriya Yoga teacher?
What is the purpose of the Siddhis in Yoga practice?
What to do if you can’t practice Self-Inquiry?
What is the relationship between Kriya Yoga and Christianity?
What is the Christ consciousness?
Is Paramahansa Yogananda the last Kriya Yoga Guru?
Why does Ryan Kurczak teach Kriya Yoga Techniques freely online?
What is the secret of Kriya Yoga?
How do you know when you die that you will be enlightened?
How does psychological/emotional healing help one’s spiritual path?
What do the Yugas have to do with our spiritual path?
What does Rajas, Tamas, and Sattva have to do with spirituality?
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

TKYP67 - Kriya Yoga and the Magic of the Chakras

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 yogic transcendence. 
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.

TKYP66 - Samadhi, Intuition and Psychological Well-Being Through Kriya Yoga

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?
How do you tell the difference between intuition and random thoughts?
What makes Yoga Meditation really work?
How do you determine what you need to work on for personal growth and psychological well-being?
Why is your WHOLE LIFE your Kriya Yoga Process?
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.