The Yoga Hour

Prana is more than breath; it is the subtle energy underlying all dimensions of life. Join guest Prasad Rangnekar, author of Prana, as he invites us into a deeper relationship with our own vital force and explores how it flows through every part of our lives.

How does the divine feminine help us to awaken curiosity and reverence on our spiritual path? Join guest Cynthia Abulafia, author of Embodying the Goddess: How to Awaken Curiosity and Reverence on the Spiritual Path, to explore the Goddess path as a guide through the layers of the heart, the body, mind and intuitive field.

How does our yoga practice help us to be more serene and fearless? Yogacharya O’Brian returns to discuss Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita, “The Yoga of Meditation”. Tune in to learn more about the Gita’s guidance for a deep and nurturing meditation practice.

Have you ever noticed that trying harder to meditate isn’t the answer? Guest Peter Russell joins to discuss his book, How to Meditate Without Even Trying. The essence of practice is allowing the mind to relax so we can rest in the still and silent present moment.

Step into the sacred through the practice of ritual. Tracee Stanley, author of Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit, returns to explore how ritual can awaken us to the sacred in everyday life and helps us live with greater purpose, presence, and spirit.

Kirtan, or devotional chanting of the names of God, is a practice that opens the heart, uplifts our consciousness, and deepens our connection to the Divine. Join spiritual teacher Swami Nirvanananda as he leads songs of devotion that bring us into a sacred stillness.

Combining the timeless principles of Ayurveda with modern scientific insight, we can achieve true mind-body wellness. Join Ayurvedic healer Ulli Allmendinger as we discuss her book, The Power of Ayurveda: Science-Backed Wisdom for Wellness, Vitality, and Longevity, and discover how she integrates traditional wisdom into daily life with practical guidance for greater health.

Awaken to the One without a second—the sacred, luminous reality that is essentially what we are. Join Stephan Bodian, teacher, psychotherapist, and author of Infinite Awakening: A Guide to Nondual Wisdom and the Pathless Path, as he offers a roadmap to discovering our true identity.

Using Namaste, “I bow to the divine in you”, as a touchstone, Jeremy David Engels shows how recognizing the divine in ourselves and others is a powerful principle for building connection and community.

Can peace be found amidst chaos? Senior Kriya Yoga teacher Ann Hayes discusses the inner path of Kriya Yoga as a refuge of light, steadiness, and soul guidance. Return to the center where true clarity and strength reside.

See how ancient Vedic wisdom meets modern science. Explore with Dr. Stella Wuttke how sound vibration heals energy blockages, restores balance, and transforms the body, mind, and spirit through mantra practice, tuning forks, and the fascinating science of sound therapy.

Bring forth healing from the body’s own intelligence. Yoga Therapist Thomas Klepper shares yoga therapy tools to support healing in addiction recovery. Learn how nervous system dysregulation drives cravings—and practices to restore health, wellness and mind-body balance.

Join us as we discuss the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Book One, with author and ordained minister David McGrath based on his new commentary and exercises to integrate these teachings into your life.

Edwin Bryant, author of Bhakti Yoga: Tales and Teachings from the Bhagavata Purana, returns to discuss this classical path of yoga centered around love and devotion for the Divine. Through stories from the Bhagavata Purana, the practices of Bhakti yoga engage us and open our heart.

Erica Bassani takes us on a journey into the sacred through the voices of women across spiritual traditions. Through these intimate conversations we explore devotion, resilience, and the balance of strength and surrender in modern life.

Health and healing begin with a spiritual foundation. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian explores how prayer, spiritual awareness, and divine intelligence guide the healing process, helping us move through challenges and discover the deeper wholeness already present within life.

Amy Landry, author of The Ocean of Yoga, shares how the teachings of Yoga are much more than sequences of postures. With insight and compassion, she honors the sacred, ancient philosophy while opening up the living wisdom of yoga.

The root of yoga is Oneness, that we are all manifestations of One Supreme Consciousness. How does this change how we live? Guest Deborah Adele explores the ethical principles of Yoga which reveal inner wisdom and help us live skillfully to build a fulfilling and peaceful life.

How did the young and privileged Francis from Assisi become one of the world's most revered saints and a heroic leader who is more relevant now than ever? Author and spiritual teacher Isha Das (Craig Bullock) shares how Francis’ heroic journey is also our heroic journey.

Catherine Duncan, spiritual teacher, ordained minister, and author of Everyday Awakening, shares five simple practices that can bring more peace, love, meaning, and embodied aliveness into our lives. We can live as the spiritually awakened beings that we are, every day.