Self-realization is an unqualified, aware, present state of being. It is a synonym for enlightenment, nirvana, atma[1] jnana[2], etc. Self-realization occurs when one is awake and aware of one’s timeless essence, free of identification with any thought, emotion, memory, perception, object, or feeling. Self-realization is evident when these vrittis[3] (activi ... Show More
Jul 26
Obstacles to Yoga Meditation from Yoga Sutra 1.30 | The Kriya Yoga Podcast IS27
In episode 27 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Donelle Mason, a Kriya Yoga Teacher from New Zealand, offers a thoughtful talk on Yoga Sutra 1.30. This sutra names the obstacles that can arise on the path of yoga meditation, including illness, dullness, doubt, carelessness, laziness, se ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 8
Being with a Guru | The Kriya Yoga Podcast IS26
In episode 26 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, host Ryan Kurczak reflects on what it means to be with a guru. Drawing from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Roy Eugene Davis, and his own years of spiritual practice, Ryan explores the guru as a dispeller of darkness and a living a ... Show More
43m 19s
May 2022
#125: How You Can Infuse Sadhana Into Your Yoga Practice
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many of us, even myself, came into this beautiful world of yoga through Asana or physical practice. Then after some time, it becomes necessary to learn more about the Sadhana or spiritual side of and more subtle limbs of your practice. </span></ ... Show More
1h 20m
Jul 2025
Yoga Nidra: Releasing Negative Energy (no music)
In this guided yoga nidra practice, you are gently led through a journey of deep release and renewal. By bringing awareness to the body, breath, emotions, and inner wisdom, this practice supports you in letting go of heavy, stagnant energy and reconnecting with your natural state ... Show More
27m 54s
Oct 2023
using self-remembering to awaken from the dream of life
Self-remembering" is an esoteric practice focused on cultivating heightened self-awareness. Practitioners observe their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, fostering mindfulness in the present moment. This technique encourages detachment from ego-driven ... Show More
25m 49s
Jul 2025
Yoga Nidra: Releasing Negative Energy (music)
In this guided yoga nidra practice, you are gently led through a journey of deep release and renewal. By bringing awareness to the body, breath, emotions, and inner wisdom, this practice supports you in letting go of heavy, stagnant energy and reconnecting with your natural state ... Show More
27m 55s
Sep 2024
#186: The Quiet Strength Within - Redefining Success in Yoga
<p dir="ltr">Perfection is enchanting—but it promises an end destination that doesn't exist. Yoga, if you listen carefully, asks us to turn inward, embracing tapas - disciplined effort - not as a demand for perfection but as a gentle guide through life's ups and downs. </p> <p di ... Show More
43m 34s