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New Book Release: The Samadhi of Water

I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, The Samadhi of Water: An Introduction to the Jaya Samyama of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. This book is the result

The Samadhi of Water Class | Patañjali’s Jaya Saṁyama

Patañjali’s Jaya Saṁyama is a structured, experiential journey designed to illuminate the core teachings of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and support a gradual, authentic approach to Samadhi—the heart of yogic meditation.

Breathwork, Pranayama, and the Bridge to Deeper Kriya Meditation

Introduction: Why Breathwork Matters in Kriya Yoga In this episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Bryan Crigler (https://www.kriyayogamidwest.com/) offers a detailed and practical exploration of breathwork and pranayama for meditation.

The Art of Effort: Discipline, Self-Study,and the Ease of Mature Meditation Practice

Most mornings, the hardest part of meditation practice isn’t the sitting itself. It’s sitting downand realizing the mind isn’t about to cooperate. Restlessness or inertia is suddenlyobvious. In those moments,

Shadbala and Vedic Astrology for Spiritual Harmony & Self-Knowledge | Part 2

Following the success of our foundational 12-week Vedic Astrology Course for Spiritual Harmony and Self-Knowledge, we are pleased to offer the next stage in this series—an in-depth exploration of Shadbala, the sixfold

Why Meditation Can Make Life Feel Meaningless: Understanding Spiritual Growth, Detachment, and Motivation

In this episode of the Kriya Yoga Podcast, we explore a question that many sincere meditators eventually encounter: Why does life sometimes feel less interesting as meditation deepens? As spiritual

The Yogic Ability to Experience the Beauty of Transformation

I spent a large part of my adult life worried about the possibility of difficult events happening. Looking back, what attracted me to the spiritual path (and ultimately the yogic

You’re Invited to a 12-Week Kriya Yoga Study Group

Learn Kriya Yoga in an Intensive and Interactive Format Are you ready to deepen your spiritual practice or begin your journey with Kriya Yoga? We warmly invite you to join

My 12-Year Journey with Kriya Yoga: From Spiritual Curiosity to Meditative Clarity

It has taken me over 12 years to have the ability to write this article on Kriya Yoga. If you had told me it would take so long to be