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
Jan 7, 2021
Jan 7, 2021
55 min
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.
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
55 min
Explore the spiritual riches of the Christmas season with Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Yogacharya O’Brian through contemplation and meditation on its inner meaning.
Dec 10, 2020
Dec 10, 2020
55 min
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.
Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
55 min
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.
Nov 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
55 min
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.
Nov 12, 2020
Nov 12, 2020
55 min
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.
Oct 29, 2020
Oct 29, 2020
54 min
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?
Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
54 min
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.
Oct 8, 2020
Oct 8, 2020
54 min
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.
Sep 24, 2020
Sep 24, 2020
54 min
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.