
Introduction: Embracing Change and Sharing the Journey My journey toward deeper spiritual growth has been anything but linear. Driven by a longstanding search for peace and clarity, I found myself

You are invited to join us March 20- 22, 2026 for an online Kriya Yoga meditation retreat from the comfort of your own home. I invite you to take time

The ancient Sāṁkhya system describes reality through the polarity of Puruṣa (pure consciousness) and Prakṛti (primordial nature). These two principles never touch, never mix, yet the nearness of consciousness to

Exploring the Heart of Yoga: A Conversation on the Samadhi Pada with David McGrath In this recent episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with

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Immerse yourself in the stillness of sacred meditation practice. Join us for a four-day Kriya Yoga Meditation and the Sacred Fire Solstice Retreat at the Himalayan Institute, a spiritual retreat center dedicated to yogic practice and study. This special retreat is an opportunity to deepen your connection with the transformative path of Kriya Yoga and the timeless wisdom of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

Patanjali uses the term “Nirodha” (निरोध), meaning restraint, cessation, or control, multiple times in the Yoga Sutras, particularly in relation to the definition and goal of yoga. One of the

In the unfolding journey of spiritual life, there comes a present moment when the shimmering ideal of awakening begins to take on the weight of reality. At first, we are filled with enthusiasm. We read Autobiography of a Yogi, we meditate with fresh devotion, and we long for the Real. But somewhere along the way, we enter what a friend recently called “the icky middle”—that strange, tender place where the early inspiration meets the work of transformation.

The Map and the Vehicle: How Sāṃkhya and Kriya Yoga Lead to Authentic Spiritual Experience By: Ryan Kurczak This article was made possible by our Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community.

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