The Yoga Hour

Paramahansa Yogananda As I Knew Him

Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of the great yoga master Paramahansa Yogananda, joins Rev. O'Brian to share his experiences with Paramahansaji documented in his book, Paramahansa Yogananda as I Knew Him. Intimate reflections on the transformations possible in the life of a devotee of God offer powerful insights and inspiration for the path of enlightenment.

Solomon’s Sutras: Teachings for Cultivating a Wise and Understanding Heart

Rabbi Rami Shapiro joins Rev. O'Brian in an exploration of the wisdom sayings of Solomon from the book of Proverbs. These sayings challenge, encourage and instruct us to live our deepest truth. Each essential teaching is a simple but profound guidepost that shines light upon the path of spiritually conscious living and reveals the way to live with purpose, insight and balance. Rabbi Shapiro's translation of Proverbs touches the heart of enlightened insight.

21st Century Discipleship: Dedication to Self- and God-Realization

What is discipleship? How does it arise? What does it offer? What does it require? In this episode Rev. O'Brian is joined by Dr. Kusumita Pederson, professor of religious studies, in a profound conversation about the way of discipleship—the universal path of radical freedom walked by devotees, saints and mystics through the ages.

Door of the Heart: Discover the Practice of Kirtan

Devotional chanting clears the mind and opens the heart for a direct experience of our essential nature. The divine names and sacred mantras sung in Kirtan emanate from the primal sound, the universal mantra “Om.” Join Rev. O'Brian, singer/songwriter Rev. Priya Friday-Pabros and Sujantra McKeever, yoga teacher, author and founder of Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio, for insights into the practice of Kirtan and the creative healing power of “Om.”

Superconscious Meditation: Portal to the Infinite

Our minds are power tools. Spiritually conscious living requires understanding the dynamic function of mind and how to go beyond it to realize our essential true Self—the source of that power. On this episode Rev. O’Brian is joined by Swami Jaidev Bharati as two master teachers of meditation offer strategies and inspiration to support your practice.

Last Hour Yoga: Wisdom and Compassion During Grief, Loss and Transition

The philosophy and practice of yoga provides a foundation for conscious living with profound insights for times of grief, loss and transition from the physical body. Dr. Ronda Macchello and Rev. Shanti Macartney join Rev. O'Brian for a profound conversation on the healing power of spiritual presence. Everybody must let go; it is one of life's inherent requirements. Find out how to do it consciously and to support others along the way.  

Winter Self-Care Practices From Ayurveda and Yoga

Yoga and its sister science Ayurveda offer a wealth of wisdom for staying spiritually centered and physically healthy in winter. Join Rev. O’Brian and special guest Espe Guardiola, director of BodyMind Transformations, for insights on complete well-being. Learn more about optimum performance from a holistic viewpoint including the nervous system and healthy brain function, with insights from the new field of Neurotherapy as well as the ancient practices of Ayurveda.

Living Seva: Yoga in the World

The spiritual practice of yoga takes us out of the world to discover our essential Self and then brings us back into the world to serve the One in all. In this episode, discover the keys to Seva, or selfless service. Explore how to work with full integrity, free from the taint of attachment to results, with Rev. O’Brian and special guests Nipun Mehta, founder of Charity Focus, and Sriram Shamasunder, M.D.

The Great East-West Transmission: Yoga and American Life

Join Rev. O’Brian and special guest Phil Goldberg, author of the new release American Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation—How Indian Spirituality Changed the West, as they explore the important changes in culture and spirituality that have been fostered by the influence of yoga on the West.

Come Home to Harmony: Vastu Principles for a Truly Tranquil Home Environment

The ancient Vedic tradition of Vastu offers spiritual insights and practical methods for creating beautiful, peaceful living spaces that nourish the soul life. Today Vastu sacred space design consultant Dr. Sherri Silverman joins Rev. O’Brian for an engaging conversation on the practical importance of beauty and how we can enhance our environment through awareness of the five elements. Sherri is also an artist and writer, studied with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, taught meditation and yoga for more than 30 years, and now works with Vastu clients nationally and internationally through her consulting business, Transcendence Design. (www.transcendencedesign.com)