Episodes
What is the relationship between consciousness, the brain and the teachings of Kriya Yoga? A.Martin Wuttke, neurotherapist, yogacharya and author of The Brain Sutras: Keys to the Revealed Consciousness, shares how understanding these connections can guide us to living a spiritually awakened, fulfilled life.
Published 02/28/24
The spiritual teachings of yoga tell us that our ultimate goal in life, our dharma, is to awaken fully to our divine nature and to express it. Yogacharya O’Brian shares how these ancient teachings give us tools to live in a way that brings joy to our heart, peace to others and to the world.
Published 02/23/24
What role does contemplative practice play in meeting a world in crisis? Oren Jay Sofer outlines practical ways that we can cultivate mindfulness, resolve, wonder, and empathy to build resilience, love, and strength that can transform our world.
Published 02/08/24
How do we face life’s inevitable dance of falling down and getting up? Join Mark Nepo as he extends an invitation for listeners to view adversity from a new perspective - facing the challenges of life by choosing to embrace every experience as an opportunity for positive change.
Published 01/25/24
How can Ayurveda help us to slow down the aging process? Ayurvedic scholar, clinician, and educator Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath (Dr. J) shares Ayurvedic approaches to prevent premature aging, sustain health, and ensure longevity.
Published 01/12/24
Beginning or returning to a regular meditation practice is one of the most powerful things you can do to transform your life.  Host Dr. Laurel Trujillo discusses the benefits of meditation as well as the nuts and bolts of how to establish or re-establish a meditation practice.
Published 12/30/23
We all have a near-constant interior dialogue but we can discover the quiet place of peace and joy that lies beyond. Join author Sarah Anderson as she shares how we can fan the flame of silence so that we can be transformed and inspired by its power.
Published 12/15/23
What role do gratitude and generosity play in living a fulfilled life? Join Yogacharya O’Brian as she shares insights and practices we can use to find hope, resilience, and higher purpose in times of change or challenge. 
Published 11/09/23
How can we heal and find joy in times of isolation, grief, sadness, and fear?  Michelle Cassandra Johnson shares spiritual teachings drawn from the Bhagavad Gita, mindfulness practices and rituals to show how to build community, summon support, connect with nature, and thrive.
Published 11/02/23
LaUra Schmidt shares practical steps that allow us to build momentum for healing and action in this time of climate crisis. She shares how we can embrace ‘Good Grief’ and embody the necessary actions to cool the rising temperatures in our politics, in our families, and within ourselves.
Published 10/19/23
How can we have a successful and enjoyable meditation experience? Yogacharya O'Brian shares what a successful practice is as well as easy and practical techniques to prepare our minds, our bodies and consciousness to create the conditions for meditation to occur.
Published 10/12/23
What is the secret that connects the individual soul to spiritual Reality? Author, esteemed spiritual teacher and longtime translator of Rumi, Kabir Helminski, shares how the sacred poetry of Rumi can be viewed through a contemporary lens to illuminate universal truths.
Published 10/05/23
What lessons can a modern seeker draw from Autobiography of a Yogi? Rizwan Virk discusses how universal principles such as karma, meditation, and yoga can be used to address issues and challenges of the present, such as the diversions of social media and the quick pace of contemporary life.
Published 09/14/23
How can we remove filters--thoughts, feelings, and other reactions—that keep us weaving the same old patterns? Physicist and author Sky Nelson-Isaacs shares how we can open ourselves up to endless possibilities by aligning with life circumstances rather than fighting them.
Published 09/07/23
How can we use Ayurveda’s ancient principles to stay resilient and healthy as we move from the heat of summer into fall and prepare for winter? Kate O’Donnell, author of The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, shares the importance of shifting our diet and routines with the seasons.
Published 08/31/23
Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga philosophies to the western world. Pravrajika Brahmaprana, editor of Swami Vivekenada’s writings Volume 9 shares how the impact of this great spiritual teacher contributes to the spiritual awakening of our world.
Published 08/17/23
How does the wisdom of Yoga inform the unpredictable, sometimes chaotic life of a parent?  Sarah Ezrin offers wise and practical strategies for understanding how the many challenges of parenting can be better managed with Yoga.
Published 08/04/23
Kriya Yoga is an intentional, universal approach to Self-realization and spiritual enlightenment. This is accomplished by removing obstacles to the realization of our divine nature. Author and teacher Nayaswami Devarshi shares how Kriya Yoga can support us in reaching this ultimate goal.
Published 07/27/23
Does science need to be separate from spirituality? Scientist and author Dr. Paul Mills shares stories from some of the world’s foremost scientists about mystical experiences that have transformed them and their work. Science, as a method, can be used to pursue spiritual goals.
Published 07/14/23
Renowned poet, author, and spiritual teacher, Mark Nepo shares poetry from his book The Half Life of Angels that touches the soul and reminds us of what it means to be fully alive, to be surrounded by what is sacred. 
Published 07/06/23
How can we transform our inner voice to offer ourselves more self-compassion than criticism? Dr. Rachel Turow, author of The Self-Talk Workout shares scientifically based strategies that support us in building healthier habits of relating to ourselves.
Published 06/22/23
Do you feel there is just not enough time in the day? Andrew Mellen, author of Calling BS on Busy, combines cutting-edge neuroscience with common sense to change the way we think and act about time, bringing us into the present moment with clear intention, gratitude and abundance.
Published 06/08/23
Why has reading Paramahansa Yogananda’s book Autobiography of a Yogi changed so many lives? Join author Philip Goldberg as he discusses this important book, that he calls “An iconic memoir of an authentic yogi.”
Published 06/01/23
Listening to and reading sacred poetry can lift us up, inspire our days and take us to a deeper understanding of the Divine. Ivan Granger is a poet and editor of The Longing In Between: An Anthology of Sacred Poetry from Around the World.  Listen in and be inspired!
Published 05/26/23
Discover simple, practical and gentle tools to truly heal from your life’s traumas and stressors. Lauren Walker, author of The Energy to Heal, provides step by step practices using yoga and energy work to help us access our body’s innate healing for a calmer, freer and fulfilled life.
Published 05/18/23