The Yoga Hour

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How 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.

How 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.

Is 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.