Kriya Yoga Practice: Self-Surrender
The three strategies or practices of Kriya Yoga that Patanjali offers as the way to remove obstructions and cultivate superconsciousness are self-discipline, self-study, and self-surrender. Self-discipline is practiced every day through intentionally joyful living, by […]
Kriya Yoga Practice: Self-Inquiry
[Humanity] naturally feels great necessity for Sat, Existence; Chit, Consciousness; and Ananda, Bliss. These three are the real necessities of the human heart and have nothing to do with anything outside [the] Self. They are […]
Kriya Yoga Practice: Self-Discipline
Freedom through Self-Discipline For Self-realization and Self-actualization, practice self-discipline…. — Yoga Sutras 2.2 Self-discipline is the first practice that the sage Patanjali lists as defining Kriya Yoga, the way of spiritually awakened intentional living. The […]
How to Get Centered and Stay Centered
Environment is stronger than willpower. — Paramahansa Yogananda A successful, thriving, spiritually aware life is best supported by a healthy lifestyle that includes a wholesome diet, sufficient rest, regular exercise, daily meditation, loving relationships, and […]
Yoga Wisdom and Practice is Relevant to Everyday Life
Recently, Yogacharya spoke with Kripalu’s Stephen Cope on her The Yoga Hour podcast at Unity Online Radio. They spoke about his book, “The Wisdom of Yoga” and the ways in which this ancient tradition is […]
Learn How to Practice Meditation
Four Stages to Meditation Practice There are four basic stages to meditation practice — like the four movements in a beautiful symphony, they flow together in a great concert of higher awareness. Within these four […]
In the Heart of Winter: A Meditator’s Guide to Advent, Part 4
Another Way The wise men who see the star in the east, journey to worship the Christ child. Following this star and worshipping the Christ child mirrors an inner experience of superconscious meditation. In order […]
In the Heart of Winter: A Meditator’s Guide to Advent, Part 3
Rise Rise up nimbly and go on your strange journey to the ocean of meanings. The stream knows it can’t stay on the mountain. – Rumi Let it be. Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel […]
In the Heart of Winter: A Meditator’s Guide to Advent, Part 2
Journey A significant paradox of spiritual awakening is that it is often spoken of, and represented as, a journey. We rightfully ask: Why a journey? Why must we journey to arrive at a destination we […]
In the Heart of Winter: A Meditator’s Guide to Advent, Part 1
Cultivating Willingness As the holy days approach, I find myself at a familiar crossroads. In one direction is the strong, inward, contemplative pull that is natural to the season of kindling light in a time […]
The Connection Between Yoga and Prosperity
In her award-winning book, The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga, Yogacharya O’Brian discusses the connection between yoga and prosperity. The concept sometimes surprises spiritual seekers who may think of […]
Live Your Abundant Life Now
What does it actually mean to live an abundant life? In today’s modern world, we are constantly told we need more. Advertising, political and business commentators and financial experts keep telling us that “more” will […]
