The Yoga Hour

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.

Racism, Spiritual Practice, and Compassionate Right Action

In 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.

Increase Immunity and Health with Ayurveda

What 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.

Experience the Wholeness of Life

How 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.

Get Outside to Lift Your Mood

Why 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.