Kriya Yoga Today with Yogacharya O'Brian

PRACTICING THE PRESENCE, pt 3: Free Yourself from Worry

What Brother Lawrence found as a way of prayer is not so much a specific kind of prayer as it is a way to live. He discovered a way to live with grace and ease—a simple w

PRACTICING THE PRESENCE, pt 2: You Are Not the Only One Troubled by Wandering Thoughts

When a spiritual friend wrote to Brother Lawrence about her struggle with prayer and meditation because her mind was distracted, he replied that she wasn't saying anythin

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 58: The Wandering Mind - How to Deepen Your Meditation

Chapter 6, v. 24-28 How can we quiet a wandering mind and deepen our meditation practice? These verses offer practical guidance for developing concentration, strengtheni

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 57: Established in Wholeness: Finding Freedom from Sorrow

Chapter 6, v. 19-23 What does it mean to become established in our innate wholeness? These verses explore the quiet mind, the boundless joy of the Self, and the inner fr

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 56: From Sadhana to Samadhi - Living with Balance and Awareness

Chapter 6, v. 16-19 A balanced approach to eating, sleeping, working, and recreation supports a steady spiritual life. Through Kriya Yoga meditation and mindful self-dis

PRACTICING THE PRESENCE, pt 1: Finding God in the Present Moment

How can we experience the presence of God throughout the day? Inspired by the teachings of Brother Lawrence and the wisdom of Kriya Yoga, this episode introduces a simple

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 55: Stillness, Focus, and the Spiritual Eye - Going Deeper in Meditation

Chapter 6, v. 13-15 A steady body, focused inner gaze, and serene heart create the conditions for deeper meditation. These verses offer practical guidance for aligning p

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 54: The Way of Meditation: Seven Keys to a Steady Mind

Chapter 6, v. 10-12 A steady mind provides the foundation for meditation and spiritual awakening. These verses offer seven timeless principles for cultivating inner stab

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 53: The Contented Heart - The Foundation of Meditation

Chapter 6, v. 8-9 What inner qualities prepare the mind for meditation? Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita and Kriya Yoga, this episode explores how contentment, equanimity,

HEALTH & HEALING, pt 5: Live an Awakened Life Now - Let Go and Remember

Letting go and leaning into divine remembrance open the way to a spiritually awakened life. Discover the role of spiritual retreat, the practice of “I don’t mind what hap

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 52: Lift Yourself by Your Higher Self - The Path to Inner Peace

Chapter 6, v. 5-7 How do you cultivate a peaceful mind in the midst of everyday life? This episode explores how selfless action, meditation, and living from the higher S

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 51: Preparing the Mind for Meditation - Renunciation, Action, and Inner Clarity

Chapter 6, v. 1-4 Meditation begins long before we sit to practice. This episode explores how a steady, peaceful mind is cultivated through right action, self-discipline

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 50: Living in Freedom - The Path of Peace, Practice, and Surrender

Chapter 5, v. 26-29 Discover how to live in inner freedom and lasting peace through yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice. This episode explores how releasing selfish

HEALTH & HEALING, pt 4: How Affirmations Work—A Spiritual Practice for Healing and a Quiet Mind

Learn how affirmations work as a spiritual practice for healing, inner peace, and a quiet mind. This episode explores how thoughts shape awareness and how conscious affir

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 49: From Desire to Divine Bliss

Chapter 5, v. 22-25 This episode explores the movement from fleeting pleasure to lasting spiritual joy. Through the lens of renunciation, it reveals how attraction, aver

HEALTH & HEALING, pt 3: How to Stay Calm in Uncertain Times Through Breath and Peace

How do we stay calm when life feels uncertain? This teaching offers a spiritual response through breath awareness, discernment, and divine remembrance. With insights from

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 48: Seeing the One in All - Awakening to Divine Oneness

Chapter 5, v. 18-21 Discover how spiritual awakening transforms the way we see ourselves and others. This episode explores how true renunciation dissolves the illusion o

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 47: Awakening Beyond the Ego - Realizing the Divine Self

Chapter 5, v. 14-17 Discover how spiritual awakening begins by releasing the ego grip and realizing the divine Self within. In this teaching on inner renunciation, medit

BHAGAVAD GITA pt. 46: From Reaction to Right Action - The Practice of Inner Renunciation

Chapter 5, v. 11-13  Explore karma yoga, inner renunciation, and spiritual awakening through the practice of acting without attachment. This episode examines how reactiv

HEALTH & HEALING, pt 2: Open Your Heart and Mind to Healing

Discover spiritual healing and divine intelligence at the heart of awakened living. Life is inherently organized toward wholeness, and the divine Self within is the true