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Nirodha निरोध, meaning restraint, cessation, or control

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

Meditation and The Burning Present Moment

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.

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

Kriya Yoga Ireland August 2023 Ganesh statue with garland of marigolds

Join us for a week-long immersion in the practices of Kriya Yoga as taught through the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda and Roy Eugene Davis.

Harmonizing and Empowering Your Spiritual and Worldly Intentions for the New Year – January 2022 Webinar

Join me on the First Full Moon of 2022 to meditate and set our worthwhile intentions for the New Year. The ultimate purpose of our life is to wake up

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.

Are You Enlightened? Ganesh illustration

Recently, a colleague and fellow Kriya Yoga teacher asked how I responded to the question, “Are you enlightened?” At first, I laughed. I’ve been asked this question more times than

A Crash Course in Kriya Yoga Practice

The Purpose of Kriya Yoga Meditation and Spiritual Practice – Part 1 Staying True to the Path of Kriya Yoga – Part 2 Why Aren’t I Making Progress Towards Enlightenment?

Online Yogic Meditation Training Sessions with David McGrath

Kriya Yoga Meditation Teacher David McGrath will be offering a series of online sessions. David has been a friend and colleague for many years, and is also an authorized Kriya

Two new podcasts at The Kriya Yoga Podcast

Our Podcasts are also available on iTunes, Spotify and Google. Search for “the Kriya Yoga Podcast” or “Ryan Kurczak”.