The Yoga Hour

Embrace Wonder: Live a Happier, Healthier, and More Connected Life

Awe-inspiring moments are all around us. Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her guest Jonah Paquette, Psy.D., as they discuss how we can tap into the powerful benefits of awe and bring wonder into our everyday lives.

Ayurvedic Self-Care for Natural Healing

Ayurveda teaches us how daily and seasonal rhythms affect our bodies, allowing us to stay resilient and healthy. Guest Kate O’Donnell, author of The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care, teaches how to adjust our self-care routines in a caring and nurturing way.

The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in a Modern World

How can the ancient teachings of the Bhagavad Gita be relevant in our modern, fast-paced world? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and authors Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor as they discuss how this sacred text provides deep insight to meet life’s inevitable challenges.

Together We Can: Spiritual Communities Face Climate Change

How can people of faith address the problems of global climate change? Join Yogacharya O’Brian and Kusumita Pedersen, Ph.D., member of the Climate Action Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, as they discuss the power of faith communities in this crisis.

Kriya Yoga and Planetary Evolution: Ancient Teachings in a Modern Era

Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and The Yoga Hour founder Yogacharya O’Brian as they explore Kriya Yoga’s role in planetary evolution. How did this ancient science of self-realization inspire The Yoga Hour? What does it offer us for this time of change and challenge?

Responding to Racism with the Spiritual Practices of Yoga

How do the spiritual teachings of yoga support our response to racial injustice in ourselves and in the world around us? Rev. Kamala Itzel Hayward and Dr. Laurel Trujillo discuss how we can retain our inner peace while being a presence for justice and compassion in the world.

Emotional Resilience in Difficult Times

How can we stay grounded, emotionally connected, and empowered in times of turmoil? Ralph De La Rosa, author of Don’t Tell Me to Relax, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss tools that help us understand our emotions, deepen our resilience, and cope with contentious times.

Paramahansa Yogananda’s Early Life and Influences

Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Ron Lindahn—senior Kriya teacher, disciple of Roy Eugene Davis, and producer and director of the documentary Yogananda and the Kriya Yoga Masters—as they discuss the Indian culture and the teachers that guided and influenced Yogananda’s early years.

The Legacy of Paramahansa Yogananda

100 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.

Celebrating Paramahansa Yogananda

This 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.