The Yoga Hour

Discover the benefits of setting a spiritual intention. Setting a resolution to express a particular soul quality such as love, peace, or compassion invites the support of divine grace into our lives and paves the way for transformation. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, spiritual teacher, author, and founder and director of The Yoga Hour, joins guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to examine the power of setting a spiritual intention. Listen in to begin to bring this dynamic practice into your life.  

How do we develop the courage and faith to welcome the unknown? Are there practices that can help us to face uncertainty with grace? Estelle Frankel, author of The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how walking into the heart of mystery can be a starting point for adventure, creativity, and transformation. Tune in to begin transforming fear and resistance into curiosity and open-mindedness.    

What is something that we do several times a day that affects our mental clarity, energy, and peace of mind? It’s eating! Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems in the world for maintaining and improving health, helps us understand the relationship between the qualities of the foods we eat and our physical and mental health. Kate O’Donnell, author of the new book Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to explore the impact that the food we eat has on our mental balance and peace of mind. Listen in to begin to use foods to manage your mood!

What does it mean to be spiritually enlightened? Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and her spiritual teacher, Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and internationally known spiritual teacher and author, as they discuss how to become spiritually enlightened in this lifetime. There are six practical things we can all do that support our intention to awaken fully. Tune in and learn about, or be reminded of, these essentials for self-realization. 

How can changing your schedule change your life? Does when you eat matter as much as what you eat? Scientists have discovered that our bodies’ activities vary significantly between day and night, coordinated by the “clock genes” present in every cell. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Ayurvedic physician and author of Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about how changing our schedule can help us to lose weight, get more benefits from exercise, and improve our sleep. Listen in, it’s the right time!

How does meditation support our health, well-being, and spiritual growth? How can we create a meditation routine that is easy and rewarding? Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian as she discusses, with guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo, the powerful, life-changing benefits of meditation. Whether you are an experienced meditator or are interested in beginning a meditation practice, tune in and find out how meditation can transform your relationships and your health. Learn about the most important benefit—self- and God-realization. Why not do it now?

How do we help our children recognize and grow into the rich spiritual life that is their birthright? Join Rev. Elena Kanti Fritchle and regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they explore the importance of nurturing our children’s spirituality. 

How can yoga help us to age with strength and grace? Baxter Bell, M.D., coauthor of Yoga for Healthy Aging: A Guide to Lifelong Well-Being, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about the power of yoga to benefit both young and old alike. 

How can we create and nurture meaningful, mutually supportive, and conscious relationships? How can we communicate in a compassionate and genuine manner to broaden our humanity and transform our lives? Join Yoga Hour guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Michael J. Gelb, author of The Art of Connection, as they discuss simple but profound practices that cultivate deeper relationships and allow us and those around us to flourish in a deeper, more creative way.

How do our deepest relationships in life shape who we are? What is the nature and potential of our friendships? Stephen Cope, senior scholar in residence of the renowned Kripalu Center, psychotherapist, and author of many best-selling books, joins guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how the magic connections of special relationships are powerful keys to who we have become and who we will become. Tune in and discover how these deep connections have transforming power for our lives.