All posts by Ryan Kurczak

Spiritual Fasting – South Asheville Yoga Kriya Satsang 1/3 Arms reach toward sky free of handcuffs

In this lecture, Ryan discusses the importance of fasting from negative thoughts and emotions. He says that some people are addicted to things that they think they can’t give up.

Freedom from Karma South – Asheville Yoga Satsang – Presented by Ryan Kurczak White lotus on water.

In this video, Ryan examines the difference between fantasy and creative imagination. He says that fantasy is out-of-control imagination. It’s when you’re daydreaming or just have weird thoughts in your

#11 Bhagavad Gita Commentary in the Kriya Yoga Tradition 3/3 Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda, Roy Eugene Davis

The topic of this lecture is from Chapter 2, verse 72 of the Bhagavad Gita: “That is the divine state; having realized it, one is never again bewildered. Established in

#10 Bhagavad Gita Commentary in the Kriya Yoga Tradition 2/3 Lahiri Mahasaya

Even the Masters continued to meditate after Self-realization. If you think you have figured it out, that’s a thought. Keep going. You will know when you are there. Whatever state

October Kriya Yoga Online Sunday Services

October Kriya Yoga Online Sunday Services  Philosophy and Meditation  Sundays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st  10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone  Sessions will be hosted online

#9 Bhagavad Gita Commentary in the Kriya Yoga Tradition 1/3 Paramhansa Yogananda meditating outside

The topic of this talk is nonattachment to the sense urges. Ryan begins with Chapter 2, verse 60 of the Bhagavad Gita: “Even though a discerning devotee may continuously strive

#8 Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 2 Continued Part 3/3 in the Kriya Yoga Tradition Ganesh statue with garland of marigolds

Ryan references verses 58–59 of Chapter 2: “One who withdraws sensory awareness from temptations, as a turtle withdraws its limbs [into a shell], is firmly established in wisdom. The objects

How to Learn Kriya Yoga When There are No Teachers Near You Ryan Kurczak sitting with Roy Eugene Davis

Often I am contacted by individuals interested in learning Kriya Yoga wanting to know how they can learn and begin practicing Kriya Yoga, even though there are no local teachers.

#7 Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 2 Continued Part 2/3 in the Kriya Yoga Tradition Swami Sri Yukteswar

In this video, Ryan discusses several verses of the Bhagavad Gita, which advise the yogi to practice equanimity in all circumstances and to skillfully perform his or her duty without

#6 Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 2 Continued Part 1/3 A sunlit path through the woods.

In this video, Ryan continues to emphasize the importance of doing one’s duty without attachment to the results. In Chapter 2 of the Gita, Krishna says to Arjuna, “Knowing now