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The Yoga Hour

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Kriya Yoga
Meditation
Mindfulness
Yoga
Spiritual Awakening
Ayurveda
Spirituality
Nutrition
Healing
Self-Compassion
Bhagavad Gita
Karma Yoga
Self-Realization
Prana
Soul
Mudras
Yoga Therapy
Paramahansa Yogananda
Center For Spiritual Enlightenment
Divine Love

This hour of keen insight into spiritual principles touches upon the most practical aspects of our lives and speaks to our deepest yearnings for awakening. Find inspiration, insights, and time-tested practices from the ancient system of Kriya Yoga, a philosophy and practice for fulfilled living in today’s world.

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Step into the sacred through the practice of ritual. Tracee Stanley, author of Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit, returns to explore how ritual can awaken us to the sacred in everyday life and helps us live with greater purpose, ... more

Kirtan, or devotional chanting of the names of God, is a practice that opens the heart, uplifts our consciousness, and deepens our connection to the Divine.  Join spiritual teacher Swami Nirvanananda as he leads songs of devotion that bring us into a... more

Combining the timeless principles of Ayurveda with modern scientific insight, we can achieve true mind-body wellness. Join Ayurvedic healer Ulli Allmendinger as we discuss her book, The Power of Ayurveda: Science-Backed Wisdom for Wellness, Vitality,... more

Awaken to the One without a second—the sacred, luminous reality that is essentially what we are. Join Stephan Bodian, teacher, psychotherapist, and author of Infinite Awakening: A Guide to Nondual Wisdom and the Pathless Path, as he offers a roadmap ... more

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Swami Nirvanananda Saraswati
Devotional chant leader (Kirtan) and founder-associated figure
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment; Shanti Puri Friends (sponsor projects)
Episode: Open the Door of Your Heart with Sacred Chants
Ulli Allmendinger
Ayurvedic practitioner, educator, and retreat leader
ulliyurveda.com
Episode: Harness the Timeless Power of Ayurveda
Stephen Bodian
Author and teacher integrating Eastern wisdom with Western psychology
Author of Infinite Awakening, Nondual Wisdom teacher
Episode: Awaken to the Groundless Ground of Being
Ann Sarasvati Hayes
Reverend, ordained minister, meditation teacher, spiritual counselor
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment (CSE) and Santa Rosa Meditation Group
Episode: Explore The Inner Path: Kriya Yoga for Turbulent Times
Dr. Stella Wuttke
Neuroscientist and sound therapist
Infinite Potential Institute; Awakening Stillpoint
Episode: OM and Beyond: Explore the Science of Sound and Mantra
Thomas Klepper
Yoga therapist, holistic addiction treatment professional, embodied regulation therapist, and somatic experiencing practitioner candidate
Yoga therapy practitioner in Los Angeles; LMU Yoga Studies Program
Episode: Explore Yoga Therapy for Addiction Recovery
David McGrath
Author of Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Book One, Samadhi Pada (translation and commentary)
Psychoanalytical psychotherapist, Kriya Yoga minister
Episode: Invite the Yoga Sutras into Your Life
Edwin Bryant
Professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University; author
Rutgers University
Episode: Journey into the Heart of Bhakti Yoga
Erica Bassani
Author of Women in Love with the Divine, A Seeker's Exploration of Faith, Practice and Feminine Power
Women Awakening Project
Episode: Welcome the Abundance of the Sacred Feminine

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Inspiring Conversations

    Honored to be a guest on The Yoga Hour podcast. Laurel is deeply spiritual and her depth of heart and presence touched my soul. Thank you. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.O. Duncan
    United States6 months ago
  • Love Yoga Teachings

    A beautiful podcast on all things Yoga. If you’re on the path of Self realization- this podcast is for you. It gives me everything I need just when I need it. Thank you, Dr. Trujillo and Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian for your vision of an awakening world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RH1048
    United States4 years ago
  • A Must 🧘🏻‍♀️

    This podcast features great stretches and information from a yoga therapist 💜 Great podcast for all yogis!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrizzyRembooo
    United States7 years ago
  • High praise.

    Deep. Informative. Cited info sources.

    Double plus good.

    A.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BmxicaNZ
    New Zealand8 years ago
  • This is what I call, "real yoga"

    I love yoga philosophy and it's openness to all other faiths. I feel like this podcasts is a great balance of everything you need to be a productive happy human Being!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OaklanDallas
    United States10 years ago

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Open the Door of Your Heart with Sacred Chants
Q: Can you explain the purpose of the leper-child sponsorship work connected to the chants?
The chants fund and support children of lepers in Puri, broadened to other schools and projects nearby, emphasizing service as a core aspect of spiritual practice.
Open the Door of Your Heart with Sacred Chants
Q: What makes chanting important according to Swami Nirvanananda?
Chanting is a deep expression of devotion that transforms the singer, serving as a form of meditation and a way to deepen connection with the divine.
Harness the Timeless Power of Ayurveda
Q: What are some starter practices you recommend for beginners?
Begin with tongue scraping, oil pulling, and a simple hot-water morning routine, then gradually move toward timing meals earlier in the day and incorporating gentle movement.
Awaken to the Groundless Ground of Being
Q: What advice do you have for people starting or sustaining a meditation practice?
Commit to a regular practice but recognize mindfulness is not something you do; awareness is what you are. Resting as awareness and gradually allowing everything to be can lead to an effortless, ongoing presence.
Awaken to the Groundless Ground of Being
Q: What does spiritual awakening really mean?
Awakening is not about accumulating more content; it's a fundamental shift in the locus of identity, recognizing that you are not limited to the separate self and that boundless consciousness is your true nature.

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This show centers on practical spirituality rooted in Kriya Yoga, blending ancient teachings with modern everyday living. Episodes explore meditation, sound healing, ethical living, and devotion, often featuring scholars, practitioners, and teachers who tie yoga philosophy to actionable daily practices. Notable strengths include a thoughtful blend of neuroscience, Vedanta, bhakti, and community-building, plus regular emphasis on healing, awakening, and service through contemplative disciplines. A standout aspect is the willingness to cross-tradition with guests from diverse spiritual lineages while maintaining a clear focus on disciplined practice and personal transformation.

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1. Let's Talk Yoga
2. Yogaland Podcast
3. Impact the World with Lee Harris
4. Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
5. Kriya Yoga Today with Yogacharya O'Brian

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The Yoga Hour launched 16 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Swami Nirvanananda Saraswati
2. Ulli Allmendinger
3. Stephen Bodian
4. Ann Sarasvati Hayes
5. Dr. Stella Wuttke
6. Thomas Klepper
7. David McGrath
8. Edwin Bryant

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