Shows
The Yoga HourThe Legacy of Paramahansa Yogananda100 years after Paramahansa Yogananda arrived in the U.S., the teachings that he brought remain inspiring and uplifting. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, spiritual directors of the Ananda communities, as they discuss the modern-day legacy of Yogananda.
2020-09-1054 minThe Yoga HourCelebrating Paramahansa YoganandaThis month is the 100th anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda’s arrival in the U.S. Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Philip Goldberg, author of The Life of Yogananda, as they discuss the life and legacy of this great spiritual teacher.
2020-09-0354 minThe Yoga HourRacism, Spiritual Practice, and Compassionate Right ActionIn this time of heightened awareness about racism, what is our role? Join Rev. Priya Friday-Pabros, a Black woman and senior Kriya Yoga teacher, and Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how spiritual practice supports us in discerning what is ours to do.
2020-08-2754 minThe Yoga HourIncrease Immunity and Health with AyurvedaWhat does the science of Ayurveda teach us about immunity and the current global health crisis? Join Cynthia Copple, director of Lotus Holistic Health Institute, and Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss Ayurvedic wisdom on the nature of pandemics and how we can live a healthy life.
2020-08-1354 minThe Yoga HourExperience the Wholeness of LifeHow can all of our life experiences, both good and difficult, connect us with our inherent wholeness? Guest Mark Nepo joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how life’s challenges wear away the coverings of the soul and allow the light of who we are to pour forth into the world.
2020-08-0654 minThe Yoga HourGet Outside to Lift Your MoodWhy does it feel so good to be in nature? What benefits does it bring? Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative.
2020-07-3054 minThe Yoga HourThrive and Master Your LifeHow can the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda help us to master our lives? Join Cate Stillman, author of Master of You, and host Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how the five elements can help us master our home, body, ambition, time, and integrity.
2020-07-2354 minThe Yoga HourCultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage in Crazy TimesHow can we skillfully navigate our lives in a world that is challenging? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Philip Goldberg, author of Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times, as they discuss how we can increase our resiliency, wisdom, and courage during difficult times.
2020-07-0954 minThe Yoga HourGratitude for TeachersIs it necessary to have a spiritual teacher? Rev. Sundari Jensen, senior Kriya Yoga teacher at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss the gifts our spiritual teachers bring to help us grow and reach our full potential.
2020-06-2554 minThe Yoga HourOne Thing That Makes All the DifferenceWhat is it to have faith? Can it help in times of challenge and change? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how faith can support us in maintaining our equilibrium and bouncing back from difficulties.
2020-06-1154 minThe Yoga HourBe Your Healthiest Self: Discovering Your Body’s IntelligenceHow can we live a life of optimum health and lifelong healing? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Rachel Abrams, M.D., integrative medicine physician and author of BodyWise, as they discuss how getting in touch with our body’s innate wisdom supports our physical and emotional well-being.
2020-06-0452 minThe Yoga HourThrive: Health and Abundant Well-Being Through Yoga and AyurvedaWe can experience well-being, vitality, and abiding happiness. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Acharya Shunya, a world-renowned Vedic scholar and Ayurvedic teacher, as they discuss how the practices of yoga and Ayurveda can support true health and an awakened consciousness.
2020-05-2854 minThe Yoga HourStep Into the Stream: Kriya Yoga Teachers and Teachings for Today’s WorldAn esteemed lineage of teachers made the transformative teachings of kriya yoga available to us today. Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and Giovanni Formisano, a kriya yoga teacher from Italy, as they discuss the gifts these teachers brought to help us with today’s challenges.
2020-05-1454 minThe Yoga HourSeven Soul Qualities to Draw UponThe soul has profound strengths that we can draw upon, including love, courage, and creativity. Join Yogacharya O’Brian as she discusses the seven soul qualities that we can access to build our inner peace, fearlessness, and resilience.
2020-05-0754 minThe Yoga HourThe Keys to Experiencing Absolute ConsciousnessWhat are the keys to living a more meaningful life? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and neurotherapist and yogacharya A. Martin Wuttke as they discuss how the connection of our mind, brain, and consciousness influence each other and how that understanding can change the way we live.
2020-04-3054 minThe Yoga HourCreative Imagination: A Vision of Hope for Our Troubled TimesHow can our imagination be a spiritual practice? Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and author and Zen priest Norman Fischer as they discuss how the development of our creative imagination is a necessity for thriving in troubled times.
2020-04-2354 minThe Yoga HourYoga, Compassion, and ResilienceYoga helps us build compassion and resilience, two important qualities for our rapidly changing times. Yogacharya O’Brian joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss yoga practices that allow us to draw deeply from our inner strengths to meet any challenge.
2020-04-1654 minThe Yoga HourBreathe, Learn, ConnectJoin Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and her guest, Anastasia Shevchenko, as they discuss how the practices of yoga, including meditation, pranayama, asana, and study, connect us to the Truth within and deepen our relationships with others and the world around us.
2020-04-0254 minThe Yoga HourMeditation and Prayer in Difficult TimesHow can we deepen our connection to God and to the world even in difficult times? Join cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Rev. Charles Taylor, senior minister at the Universal Truth Center in Miami Gardens, Florida, as they discuss how prayer and meditation can help us draw on our inner peace and strength.
2020-03-2654 minThe Yoga HourMaking the Changes We Need to Fight the CoronavirusHow can we successfully change our behavior to fight the coronavirus? BJ Fogg, Ph.D., behavioral scientist and author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how we can make the changes we need to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our community during this pandemic.
2020-03-1954 minThe Yoga HourLive a Calm, Confident, and Courageous LifeHow can we break through the old patterns of stress, worry, and fear to find a new perception of our true self? Join cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her guest, psychotherapist and yoga teacher, Rev. Connie L. Habash as they discuss how overcoming anxiety can allow us to flourish.
2020-03-0554 minThe Yoga HourLiving a Vibrant Life: Aging Gracefully in the Third Stage of LifeJoin Carrie Demers, M.D., and cohost Laurel Trujillo, M.D., as they discuss facts and tips from modern research and the ancient wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda that support us in aging with vibrancy and grace.
2020-02-2754 minThe Yoga HourThe Healing Science of Yoga: What Is It and How Does It Work?How does yoga work? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and yoga teacher, lecturer, and author Eddie Stern as they discuss—from both a yogic and scientific perspective—how the practices of yoga can transform our brain function, our bodies, our emotions, and our experience of life.
2020-02-1353 minThe Yoga HourExploring Shiva: Encountering Ultimate RealityDoes the Divine have form, or is the Divine beyond all form? How do we realize the truth of God? Vedic scholar Swamini Svatmavidyananda joins Yogacharya O’Brian to explore the nature of our relationship with God and the role that ritual can play to uncover the deepest truth of our being.
2020-02-0654 minThe Yoga HourPersonal Transformation Through Self-CompassionClinical psychologist Dr. Radhule Weininger joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss the healing power of self-compassion. Learn simple practices that allow us to respond skillfully to our own suffering and that of the world.
2020-01-3054 minThe Yoga HourInviting the Silence: A Doorway to the Power of KindnessTeacher and author Gunilla Norris joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they explore how the daily practice of silence nurtures a deeper awareness of kindness as a path to self-realization.
2020-01-1654 minThe Yoga HourYoga Is for Every Body, Mind, and SpiritJivana Heyman, author of Accessible Yoga, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how yoga’s physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits really are for every body, mind, and spirit, regardless of age or physical ability.
2020-01-0954 minThe Yoga HourLet’s Stress Less!At this busy time of year, how can mindfulness help us to reduce stress? Gina Biegel, author of Be Mindful and Stress Less, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss simple actions we can take to cultivate ease, decrease anxiety, and improve our self-care.
2019-12-1954 minThe Yoga HourYoga’s Wisdom for Living in Today’s WorldHow can the ancient teachings of yoga radically enlighten every aspect of our daily lives? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and teacher Stephen Cope, author of The Wisdom of Yoga, as they discuss how we can be fully human as well as spiritually mature in this modern world.
2019-12-1254 minThe Yoga HourKnowledge in Different Levels of ConsciousnessThe spiritual path is rich with paradox. Take, for example, the assertion that we are already enlightened and the instruction that spiritual practice is necessary. Is it possible to contain seemingly contradictory viewpoints within a larger context? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and her guest Rick Archer, host of Buddha at the Gas Pump, as they discuss these and other spiritual questions.
2019-12-0554 minThe Yoga HourCultivate Kindness: Connect DeeplyHow can we live a kinder, more loving life? Join Robyn Spizman, author of Loving Out Loud: The Power of a Kind Word, and cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss practical ways that we can be joyful, stay positive, and set a little love in motion.
2019-11-2154 minThe Yoga HourFulfill Your Highest PotentialWe can all know why we are here, how to fulfill our divine destiny, and how to experience lasting happiness. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how we can awaken to our divine potential and live our lives in the highest way.
2019-11-1454 minThe Yoga HourBeing a Yogi in the Modern WorldHow can we live our lives in the highest way? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and her guest Yogi Cameron as they discuss the universal spiritual laws taught in the ancient wisdom of Yoga. Living by these principles, we can create lives of abundant wholeness, purpose, and wisdom.
2019-10-3154 minThe Yoga HourInner Nurturing for Healthier EatingHow can self-nurturing help us to improve our diets and our health? Julie Simon, author of When Food Is Comfort, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss the benefits of applying loving kindness to ourselves, improve our stress response, and bring more mindfulness to our eating.
2019-10-1754 minThe Yoga HourDeveloping Our Spiritual IntelligenceOur spiritual intelligence is a part of Universal Intelligence, guiding and supporting our lives in all ways. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Kabir Helminski as they discuss deepening our relationship with the Infinite, purifying our consciousness, and trusting in the unfolding of life.
2019-10-1054 minThe Yoga HourThe Spiritual Practice of ListeningKay Lindahl, the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how practicing deep listening to ourselves, to our Source, and to each other can be the key to healthy relationships and spiritual transformation.
2019-09-1954 minThe Yoga HourProsper and Keep Your SoulHow do we prosper without losing our soul? Yogacharya O'Brian joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how spirituality and earthly success can complement each other, leading to the realization of the higher self. We can then each become jewels of abundance.
2019-09-1254 minThe Yoga HourThe Gift of GratitudeA grateful heart is a magnet that draws to us what is harmonious and good. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and her guest May McCarthy, author of The Gratitude Formula, as they discuss how the practice of gratitude can support us in achieving success in all aspects of our life.
2019-09-0554 minThe Yoga HourYoga and Ayurveda: A Sacred RelationshipHow do the ancient sciences of yoga and Ayurveda intersect? Join cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her guest Mas Vidal, author and yoga and Ayurvedic teacher, as they discuss how these traditions can be integrated into our lives for balanced living and spiritual evolution.
2019-08-2954 minThe Yoga HourBouncing Back: Strengthening Our Vital Skill of ResilienceJoin Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her special guest Linda Graham, MFT, as they discuss tools and techniques that cultivate our essential skill of resilience, allowing us to bounce back from difficulties and even disaster in our lives.
2019-08-1554 minThe Yoga HourBalance: Less Chaos, More WholenessHow can we experience more balance in our busy lives? How can we live the life we desire? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her guest Yvonne Talley, author of Breaking up with Busy, as they discuss tools and techniques to manage our busy lives in a more balanced way.
2019-08-0154 minThe Yoga HourWhat the Body Can Teach UsIncreasing our embodied awareness builds our responsiveness and resiliency. Susan Bauer, author of The Embodied Teen, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about how we can each enliven our sense of self and establish lifelong habits for well-being.
2019-07-2557 minThe Yoga HourMeditation, Prayer, and PresenceJoin Yogacharya O’Brian and Rev. Neusom Holmes from Unity of the Triangle in Raleigh, North Carolina, as they explore how the practices of meditation and prayer complement one another and meet at the summit of divine presence.
2019-07-1157 minThe Yoga HourParenthood as a Path to Spiritual AwakeningHow are the messy moments of being a parent grounds for spiritual awakening? Join cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her special guest Anne Cushman, author of The Mama Sutra, as they discuss how the joys and sorrows of parenthood are not separate from the spiritual path, but are the path itself.
2019-06-2057 minThe Yoga HourMindfulness for Peaceful Hearts and MindsHow can the practice of mindfulness help us to meet the challenges of our changing lives and world? Mark Coleman, author of From Suffering to Peace, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how deepening our ability to be mindfully present increases our resilience, clarity, and peace.
2019-06-1357 minThe Yoga HourLiving With and Moving Beyond Chronic PainHow can those who live with chronic pain find a pathway to health and well-being? Special guest Sarah Ann Shockley, author of The Pain Companion, discusses how pain sufferers can live with more ease and grace and, ultimately, relieve and release the pain.
2019-06-0657 minThe Yoga HourLive a Soul-Guided LifeYoga helps us discern what we truly want and need at any given time in our life. Join hosts Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Yogacharya O’Brian as they discuss how we can create an atmosphere within and around us that encourages us to be awake, listen to our soul guidance, and prosper.
2019-05-3057 minThe Yoga HourYoga and OnenessHow can the chakras help us experience and express the oneness that is the goal of yoga? Nischala Joy Devi, author of The Namaste Effect, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss the role of the chakras in opening our hearts to universal love and compassion.
2019-05-2357 minThe Yoga HourThe Power of Yoga for Stress ReliefYoga decreases stress, which improves our health, increases our energy, and makes us more resilient. Laurie Hyland Robertson, editor of Yoga Therapy Today, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss yoga’s proven power to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and improve well-being.
2019-05-1657 minThe Yoga HourProsperity and the Spiritual LifeLive a prosperous life of purpose and fulfillment. Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Rev. Charles Taylor, senior minister of the Universal Truth Center in Miami Gardens, Florida, as they discuss how everything we need to live a truly fulfilled life is already in our possession.
2019-05-0257 minThe Yoga HourServing Others in the Digital Age: Karma Yoga and Social MediaSocial media opens new opportunities to serve others. Nipun Mehta, founder and chief inspiration officer of ServiceSpace, joins Laurel Trujillo to discuss how we can each perform small acts with great love to create positive ripples in the world.
2019-04-2557 minThe Yoga HourYoga and Balance: Healing From the Inside OutYoga keeps us healthy, promotes resilience, and increases the body’s natural healing ability. Yoga therapist and teacher Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how yoga practices balance the body and help us to heal from the inside out.
2019-04-1157 minThe Yoga HourAwake, Aware, and With Intention: The Life of Roy Eugene DavisYogacharya O’Brian reflects on the remarkable life of Roy Eugene Davis, her teacher for 40 years. We dedicate this program to Roy's memory with deep appreciation for his more than six decades of teaching Kriya yoga.
2019-04-0457 minThe Yoga HourSpiritual Insights for Abundant LivingHow do we live our lives from our deepest spiritual insight? Craig Bullock (Isha Das), founder and spiritual director of the Assisi Institute, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how meditation, prayer, and forgiveness are the keys to abundant living.
2019-03-2857 minThe Yoga HourSpiritual Lessons From Paramahansa Yogananda: Experiences of a Devoted Disciple, Part 2Spiritual teacher and author Roy Eugene Davis, one of the last living direct disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda, has been sharing the teachings of Kriya yoga for more than 65 years. Tune in as he shares stories and teachings of this great sage.
2019-03-1457 minThe Yoga HourSpiritual Lessons From Paramahansa Yogananda: Experiences of a Devoted Disciple, Part 1Spiritual teacher and author Roy Eugene Davis, one of the last living direct disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda, has been sharing the teachings of Kriya yoga for more than 65 years. Tune in as he shares stories and teachings of this great sage.
2019-03-0757 minThe Yoga HourThe Spiritual Friend: Spiritual Direction in Many TraditionsA spiritual friend, soul companion, counselor, guru, or spiritual director is an essential component of the spiritual path. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Rev. Seifu Anil Singh-Molares, the executive director of Spiritual Directors International, as they talk about the role of the spiritual friend and its increasing relevance today.
2019-02-2157 minThe Yoga HourSelf-Love, Self-Care, and Loving RelationshipsJoin Yogacharya O’Brian and Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar and Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar on Valentine’s Day for a look at what Ayurveda and yoga tell us about the vital connection between self-care and loving relationships.
2019-02-1457 minThe Yoga HourFive Ways Yoga Can Help Overcome Chronic PainWe can all relate to pain—it’s the main reason people go to a doctor. Yoga offers us some simple and time-tested ways to help. Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Swami Sivashankariananda, director of the San Francisco Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, as they explore how we can teach the body a new response.
2019-02-0757 minThe Yoga HourStep Into the Stream of Wisdom!As “drops in the river of time,” can we find happiness and fulfillment in the midst of constant change? Listen as Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of The Tao of Solomon, and Yogacharya O’Brian talk about what can’t be put into words! This discussion is sure to be enjoyable, challenging, and insightful.
2019-01-1757 minThe Yoga HourLiving the Four Aims: Paramahansa Yogananda’s Inspired LifeIn the life and legacy of Paramahansa Yogananda, we can see an inspired life that includes the four Vedic goals of life—to live with higher purpose, prosper, enjoy life, and realize liberation. What can we learn from Yogananda’s life about those goals and how to achieve them? Join spiritual friends Yogacharya O’Brian and Philip Goldberg, author of The Life of Yogananda, as they explore how to live fully and well.
2019-01-1057 minThe Yoga HourWake up to JoyWe all want to be happy and for our happiness to last. Spiritual realization puts us in touch with the soul’s bliss. Yogacharya O’Brian discusses the innate joy that is part of our soul nature, how to experience it more often, and more fully. Tune in and wake up to joy!
2019-01-0357 minThe Yoga HourTransform Your Life With YogaYoga is truly transformative—not just physically transforming our bodies—but touching all areas of our life. Special guest Anastasia Shevchenko, creator of the upcoming 2019 Berlin Yoga Conference in Germany, discusses how the practices of yoga transform us in body, mind, and spirit.
2018-12-1357 minThe Yoga HourImagine EnlightenmentCan we imagine a world in which all people are spiritually awake? Is enlightenment possible for us, or only for saints and sages? Yogacharya O’Brian returns to discuss how we can restore our innate wholeness and work in the world but not leave our souls behind.
2018-12-0657 minThe Yoga HourOur Wealth of Spiritual ResourcesWe each have a wealth of spiritual resources we can access to meet our needs. They are our sure antidote to despair or discouragement. Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how we can thrive even through times of adversity and despair.
2018-11-2957 minThe Yoga HourFrom Worn out to DreamingWhat if you could reboot your health, tap in to your creative self, reclaim your wild nature, lead from your heart—and still feel well-rested? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Karen Brody, author of Daring to Rest, as they discuss how yoga can help us rediscover the power of rest.
2018-11-1557 minThe Yoga HourTrue WealthDiscover the basic spiritual law of wealth and how our ability to thrive is connected to our awakening. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian returns to discuss how we can understand prosperity as a spiritual goal, not for its own sake, but for the sake of the soul.
2018-11-0857 minThe Yoga HourThe Prosperity Imperative: Learn to Thrive and ServeHow can we be conscious partners in a world awakening to its highest potential? Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a discussion about how we can live a prosperous, abundant life without losing our souls along the way.
2018-11-0157 minThe Yoga HourLiving a Heart-Centered LifeWhat happens when you fully commit yourself to love? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Scott Stabile, author of Big Love: The Power of Living With a Wide-Open Heart, as they discuss living a heart-centered life during the good as well as the challenging times of our life.
2018-10-2556 minThe Yoga HourFall in Love With Your PracticeIn order to keep our meditation practice steady and strong we need to find ways to fall in love with it over and over again. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss the many ways we can stay inspired and devoted.
2018-10-1157 minThe Yoga HourSwami Vivekananda: Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Message of Religious HarmonyJoin Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and her special guest Swami Prasannatmananda as they discuss the life and legacy of Swami Vivekananda, one of the first Indian gurus to make an impact in the West. His timeless message of religious harmony provides an antidote to religious intolerance.
2018-10-0457 minThe Yoga HourMeditation and Science: Miracles ProvedWhat are the proven benefits of meditation? Shanti Rubenstone, M.D., joins cohost Laurel Trujillo, M.D., to discuss the scientific evidence suggesting meditation improves cardiac health, slows aging of the brain, and reduces pain.
2018-09-2057 minThe Yoga HourConnect: How to Love and Serve the One in AllYogacharya O'Brian and Swami Nirvananda Saraswati, a monk whose music builds schools for children in need, talk about how to let your heart lead you into serving and making a difference.
2018-09-0657 minThe Yoga HourOpen Your Heart, Change Your LifeJoin host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Frank Ostaseski, the author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, for a conversation on how maintaining an ever-present consciousness of our mortality can bring us closer to our truest selves. How do we embrace the uncertainty of life and still live with joy, peace, and acceptance?
2018-08-3057 minThe Yoga HourStay Healthy by Aligning With Nature’s CyclesAyurvedic specialist Dr. Vivek Shanbhag notes that natural cycles, such as the seasons and cycles of the moon, affect our health and consciousness. Shanbhag joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a discussion on how to improve our health and expand our consciousness by aligning with the cycles of nature.
2018-08-2357 minThe Yoga HourWhat Are You Hungry For? Healing Our Relationship With FoodSarahjoy Marsh, author of Hunger, Hope, and Healing, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss yogic practices that can transform our relationship with food from suffering to compassion and hopefulness. How can yoga help us to heal our relationship with food, eating, and body image?
2018-08-0957 minThe Yoga HourYoga for Grief ReliefAntonio Sausy, author of Yoga for Grief Relief, joins cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how yoga practices support us in times of grief and loss, and provide an opportunity for self-transformation. Yoga can help us move through grief to rediscover our wholeness.
2018-08-0257 minThe Yoga HourOptimize Your HealthHow do we recognize when we are out of balance and make corrections to restore optimal health? Yoga therapist and professor Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how we can use self-care practices to reclaim our balance and well-being.
2018-07-2657 minThe Yoga HourLiving Yoga, Living WholenessKriya yoga is described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as self-discipline, self-inquiry, and surrender to God. Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Paula Whang-Ramos as they discuss how these teachings can bring us back to wholeness—a life filled with peace, joy, and deep contentment.
2018-07-1257 minThe Yoga HourBe Resilient: Connect With Your Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and HappinessHow can we feel less stressed and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her special guest Dr. Rick Hanson, author of Resilient, as they explore clear, practical steps to get in touch with our inner strengths of grit, gratitude, and compassion.
2018-06-2157 minThe Yoga HourMoving Toward PeaceHow can we navigate life’s challenging times and find our way to peace? Dean Sluyter, author of Fear Less: Living Beyond Fear, Anxiety, Anger, and Addiction, joins cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss simple meditative practices to ease body, mind, and soul.
2018-06-1457 minThe Yoga HourAwaken Your HeartTo awaken our heart is to embody the divine love and joy that is part of our soul nature. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, director of The Yoga Hour, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to share poetry and practices that open our hearts and deepen our ability for love and compassion.
2018-06-0757 minThe Yoga HourThe Radiance in All ThingsLife calls us to see more deeply, into the extraordinary that lies within the ordinary. Spiritual teacher, author, and poet Mark Nepo joins Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian for a conversation drawing on his recent book, Things That Join the Sea and the Sky.
2018-05-2457 minThe Yoga HourYoga’s Promise of WholenessYoga states that we are all whole at our deepest level, despite conditions that make us seem to be incomplete. Yoga teacher, motivational speaker, and paraplegic Matthew Sanford joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss yoga's hopeful promise of wholeness.
2018-05-1757 minThe Yoga HourParamahansa Yogananda: A Spiritual Teacher for the AgesParamahansa Yogananda is described as a spiritual master for the ages, revered by millions of people all over the world. Philip Goldberg, author of the new biography The Life of Yogananda, joins Yogacharya O’Brian to discuss the fascinating life of this extraordinary leader.
2018-05-0357 minThe Yoga HourFinding The Power WithinHow do we begin to dissolve wounds and secure lasting peace? Join regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and James O’Dea, author of Soul Awakening Practice: Prayer Contemplation and Action, as they discuss how we can establish a consciousness of unity and connection. Tune in and be inspired by a new prayer for soul awakening.
2018-04-2653 minThe Yoga HourHeal Your Body, Strengthen Your Mind, Free Your SpiritWhat are some simple Ayurvedic practices that can enhance your body, mind, and spirit? How can we bring the wisdom of the world’s oldest healing system into our everyday lives? Ananta Ripa Ajmera, author of The Ayurveda Way, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss simple steps for better sleep, less stress, optimal digestion, and more. Tune in and begin to transform your life!
2018-04-121h 00The Yoga HourThe Power of IntentionDiscover the benefits of setting a spiritual intention. Setting a resolution to express a particular soul quality such as love, peace, or compassion invites the support of divine grace into our lives and paves the way for transformation. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, spiritual teacher, author, and founder and director of The Yoga Hour, joins guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to examine the power of setting a spiritual intention. Listen in to begin to bring this dynamic practice into your life.
2018-04-0559 minThe Yoga HourEmbracing the UnknownHow do we develop the courage and faith to welcome the unknown? Are there practices that can help us to face uncertainty with grace? Estelle Frankel, author of The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how walking into the heart of mystery can be a starting point for adventure, creativity, and transformation. Tune in to begin transforming fear and resistance into curiosity and open-mindedness.
2018-03-2259 minThe Yoga HourIncrease Your Mental Clarity With AyurvedaWhat is something that we do several times a day that affects our mental clarity, energy, and peace of mind? It’s eating! Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems in the world for maintaining and improving health, helps us understand the relationship between the qualities of the foods we eat and our physical and mental health. Kate O’Donnell, author of the new book Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to explore the impact that the food we eat has on our mental balance and peace of mind. Listen in to begi...
2018-03-151h 00The Yoga HourDecide to Be Enlightened in This LifetimeWhat does it mean to be spiritually enlightened? Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and her spiritual teacher, Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and internationally known spiritual teacher and author, as they discuss how to become spiritually enlightened in this lifetime. There are six practical things we can all do that support our intention to awaken fully. Tune in and learn about, or be reminded of, these essentials for self-realization.
2018-03-081h 00The Yoga HourThe Right Time to Change Your LifeHow can changing your schedule change your life? Does when you eat matter as much as what you eat? Scientists have discovered that our bodies’ activities vary significantly between day and night, coordinated by the “clock genes” present in every cell. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Ayurvedic physician and author of Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about how changing our schedule can help us to lose weight, get more benefits from exercise, and improve our sleep. Listen in, it’s the right time!
2018-02-221h 00The Yoga HourMeditate for GoodHow does meditation support our health, well-being, and spiritual growth? How can we create a meditation routine that is easy and rewarding? Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian as she discusses, with guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo, the powerful, life-changing benefits of meditation. Whether you are an experienced meditator or are interested in beginning a meditation practice, tune in and find out how meditation can transform your relationships and your health. Learn about the most important benefit—self- and God-realization. Why not do it now?
2018-02-081h 00The Yoga HourNurturing Your Child’s SpiritualityHow do we help our children recognize and grow into the rich spiritual life that is their birthright? Join Rev. Elena Kanti Fritchle and regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they explore the importance of nurturing our children’s spirituality.
2018-01-251h 00The Yoga HourAging With Strength and GraceHow can yoga help us to age with strength and grace? Baxter Bell, M.D., coauthor of Yoga for Healthy Aging: A Guide to Lifelong Well-Being, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about the power of yoga to benefit both young and old alike.
2017-12-071h 00The Yoga HourCreating Meaningful Connections That Support Our Well-BeingHow can we create and nurture meaningful, mutually supportive, and conscious relationships? How can we communicate in a compassionate and genuine manner to broaden our humanity and transform our lives? Join Yoga Hour guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Michael J. Gelb, author of The Art of Connection, as they discuss simple but profound practices that cultivate deeper relationships and allow us and those around us to flourish in a deeper, more creative way.
2017-11-3059 minThe Yoga HourThe Transforming Power of Deep Human ConnectionHow do our deepest relationships in life shape who we are? What is the nature and potential of our friendships? Stephen Cope, senior scholar in residence of the renowned Kripalu Center, psychotherapist, and author of many best-selling books, joins guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how the magic connections of special relationships are powerful keys to who we have become and who we will become. Tune in and discover how these deep connections have transforming power for our lives.
2017-11-161h 00The Yoga HourLiving the Dharmic Life: Living a Life That Is Worthy of YouWhat does it mean to live a dharmic life? How can we live by the soul’s radical inclination to fulfill its potential? This week, Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian shares with guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo how the teachings and practices of Kriya yoga support us in living our lives with purpose and meaning. Dharmic living is joyous learning by surrendered doing. There is no other way.
2017-11-091h 00The Yoga HourDiscover Eternal Joy and Ultimate FreedomHow can we access joy that lasts, independent of our life circumstances? What is true freedom, and how can we attain it? Pantajali’s Yoga Sutras has long been recognized as a guide to help us discover the eternal joy and ultimate freedom that is the birthright of every human being. The Sutras teach us how to create and live the life we dream of, and assure us that we are destined to discover our pure being and experience lasting joy. Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, author of a new translation and commentary The Practice of the Yoga Sutra: Sadhana Pada, joins gu...
2017-10-261h 00The Yoga HourEnergize Your PracticeHow can we experience rapid, authentic spiritual growth? How can we keep our practice steady and strong? Whether we are new to the spiritual path or are rededicating ourselves to a practice of many years duration, Kriya yoga offers practical spiritual principles, lifestyle guidelines, and meditation techniques that allow us to live a life that is of value to ourselves, to others around us, to the environment, and to the world. Join guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Roy Eugene Davis, direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, as they discuss how energizing and deepening your spiritual practice allows you to live...
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