The Yoga Hour

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.

Thrive in Winter: Principles and Practices for Complete Well-Being

Conscious living includes tuning into the changing of the seasons and learning how to cooperate with nature in ways that contribute to complete well-being. The ancient science of Ayurveda offers lifestyle routines for diet, exercise, rest and self-care appropriate to the seasons. Ayurvedic practitioner Vishnu Dass joins Rev. O’Brian for a timely conversation on how to thrive in winter.

Living the Questions: Befriending Uncertainty With an Open Heart

Author and minister Dennis Merritt Jones joins Rev. O’Brian for insights into living with and in the great mystery of life. Discover how befriending uncertainty can enrich your experience every day and usher in a grace-filled ability to love, give and inspire others.

Someone Digging in the Ground: The Unseen Work of the Soul

Shaikh Kabir Helminski and Camille Helminski, of the Sufi Mevlevi order, join Rev. O’Brian with inspiration from the poetry of Rumi as a way to explore the spiritual journey of winter—both literally and metaphorically. Discover how silence, patience, simplicity, surrender and devotion are pathways through the darkness to the inner Light.