The Yoga Hour

Let Your Light Shine: Encouraging Words for Living Your Divine Purpose

Dr. Jay Kumar, professor of Hinduism, Yoga philosophy, Sanskrit language, and cognitive studies at Chapman University and at LMU, joins Rev. O’Brian for an inspiring conversation about the inherent divine order in the universe that supports us all in reaching our potential. Learn more about living in the highest way from the ancient wisdom found in the Bhagavad Gita that is especially appropriate for our time.

Inside the Soul: The Battle We Must Fight Every Day and the Key to Victory

Have you ever asked, Why do I continue to do things that I know aren’t useful, as if compelled to do them? If, like most people, you have asked that question, you’ll find this soulful exploration of the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with Michael Nagler, founder of the Metta Center for Nonviolence Education, and Rev. O’Brian to be a breath of fresh air. The dynamics of the inner battle to fully express our divine nature, so skillfully portrayed in the Bhagavad Gita, offer us the key to changing our minds, changing our behavior, changing our lives and our world.

Living the Divine Song: The Bhagavad Gita as a How-to-Live Handbook

Nothing is more practical than spiritual realization and nothing transforms our lives for the better in such a complete way. Br. Prabodh Chaitanya, resident Acharya of Chinmaya Mission in San Jose, joins Rev. O’Brian for a look at what the Bhagavad Gita can tell us about conscious, fulfilled living every day. When viewed as a manual for achieving success in life, we find that the Gita explains our nature, our purpose in life, and offers us the means for achieving our goals.

Both, And: The Inclusive Worldview of the Bhagavad Gita

Is God transcendent or immanent, beyond or within the world? What is the key to spiritual realization—a focus on Absolute Reality or Manifest Divinity? Which is better: active works or silent meditation? Wisdom or devotion? Join Dr. Christopher Key Chapple and Rev. O’Brian to discover how the Bhagavad Gita advances, and holds, teachings that at times seem contradictory but point to a holistic worldview that is liberating by its very nature. Dr. Chapple is professor of Indic and Comparative Theology at Loyola Marymount University and the editor of the comprehensive Winthrop Sargeant translation of the Bhagavad Gita.

The Inner Meaning of the Bhagavad Gita

Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, returns to the Yoga Hour for an insightful conversation with Ellen Grace O'Brian about the timeless wisdom found in The Bhagavad Gita. When explored as an allegory, where characters and events symbolize every person’s spiritual journey of awakening from self-conscious involvement with physical and psychological circumstances to realization of our essential nature, the Gita becomes a treasured guidebook to authentic spiritual growth and fulfilled living.

Brain, Mind and Breakthrough: How to Maximize Your Potential for Success

Understanding how our brain functions and how to effectively use our mind helps us let go of thinking patterns and habitual behaviors that impede our ability to prosper and succeed. This knowledge supports our ability to implement the positive changes we desire. Martin Wuttke, founder and clinical director of Neurotherapy Centers International, joins Rev. O’Brian for this timely and inspiring look at our potential through the lens of mind and brain function.

The Secret of Success: Let Spiritual Wisdom Guide Your Will to Experience a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity and Freedom

Discover how we can work with our deepest intentions and use the power of resolve—sankalpa shakti—to meet challenges, overcome obstacles, and realize our potential. Rod Stryker, Yoga and meditation teacher, founder of Para Yoga and author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom, returns to The Yoga Hour for this inspiring conversation with Rev. O’Brian.

Work With Integrity: Spirituality in the Workplace

Tom Zender, president emeritus of Unity and author of God Goes to Work, joins Rev. O’Brian for an insightful exploration of spirituality in the workplace. If you have ever wondered how to fully shine the light of your spiritual practice at work, don’t miss this in-depth conversation about work, integrity and spiritual transformation.

The Power of Our Word

Conscious speech holds the key to prosperous and fulfilled living. CSA minister Ron Lindahn joins Rev. O’Brian for an insightful look at how we can align our thoughts, speech and actions with the power that runs the universe. Delve into the spiritual principles and practices related to conscious speech and discover the promise of fulfilled living today.

A Community of Compassion: Empowered Service in the World

Pat Cane, the founder and director of Capacitar, a worldwide service network of empowerment and solidarity, joins Rev. O’Brian for a profound conversation about what makes life truly meaningful, satisfying and inspired. These two longtime friends share the heart of what inspires them to serve and offer insights about how we can all find the energy to do what we are called to do.