The Yoga Hour
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.
Episodes

Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
How can stories from revered spiritual teachers nourish and guide us on our path to spiritual awakening? Sean Murphy, author of One Bird, One Stone, shares insights and stories from modern Zen teachers that will support the spiritual journey of anyone from any spiritual tradition.

Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
How do the ancient teachings of the Vedas support us in claiming our birthright as powerful, spiritual beings? Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Vedic master Acharya Shunya, author of Sovereign Self, discuss how these teachings help us recognize our inner worth and wholeness.

Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
How do fear, worry, and anxiety hold us back from living our best life? Beth Spindler, author of Yoga Therapy for Fear, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how simple yoga methods can result in relief from symptoms of fear, depression, anxiety, and rage.

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Explore the spiritual riches of the Christmas season with Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Yogacharya O’Brian through contemplation and meditation on its inner meaning.

Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
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.

Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
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.

Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
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.

Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
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.

Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
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?

Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
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.