The Yoga Hour

How do we recognize when we are out of balance and make corrections to restore optimal health? Yoga therapist and professor Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how we can use self-care practices to reclaim our balance and well-being.

Kriya yoga is described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as self-discipline, self-inquiry, and surrender to God. Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Paula Whang-Ramos as they discuss how these teachings can bring us back to wholeness—a life filled with peace, joy, and deep contentment.

How can we feel less stressed and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity? Join Dr. Laurel Trujillo and her special guest Dr. Rick Hanson, author of Resilient, as they explore clear, practical steps to get in touch with our inner strengths of grit, gratitude, and compassion.

How can we navigate life’s challenging times and find our way to peace? Dean Sluyter, author of Fear Less: Living Beyond Fear, Anxiety, Anger, and Addiction, joins cohost Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss simple meditative practices to ease body, mind, and soul.

To awaken our heart is to embody the divine love and joy that is part of our soul nature. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, director of The Yoga Hour, joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to share poetry and practices that open our hearts and deepen our ability for love and compassion.

Life calls us to see more deeply, into the extraordinary that lies within the ordinary. Spiritual teacher, author, and poet Mark Nepo joins Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian for a conversation drawing on his recent book, Things That Join the Sea and the Sky.

Yoga states that we are all whole at our deepest level, despite conditions that make us seem to be incomplete. Yoga teacher, motivational speaker, and paraplegic Matthew Sanford joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss yoga's hopeful promise of wholeness.

Paramahansa Yogananda is described as a spiritual master for the ages, revered by millions of people all over the world. Philip Goldberg, author of the new biography The Life of Yogananda, joins Yogacharya O’Brian to discuss the fascinating life of this extraordinary leader.

How do we begin to dissolve wounds and secure lasting peace? Join regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and James O’Dea, author of Soul Awakening Practice: Prayer Contemplation and Action, as they discuss how we can establish a consciousness of unity and connection. Tune in and be inspired by a new prayer for soul awakening.

What are some simple Ayurvedic practices that can enhance your body, mind, and spirit? How can we bring the wisdom of the world’s oldest healing system into our everyday lives? Ananta Ripa Ajmera, author of The Ayurveda Way, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss simple steps for better sleep, less stress, optimal digestion, and more. Tune in and begin to transform your life!