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,
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
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
Introduction to Samadhi Yoga Study Group — A Direct Path Through the Yoga Sutras (6-Week Study Group |January 31 through March 14th, 2026) Samadhi Yoga is a structured, experiential journey
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.
Experiencing the Yoga Sutras Live Sessions Chanting and Contemplation Practicewith Kriya Yoga Teachers Donelle Mason and Ryan Kurczak 🗓 Classes Released Most Thursdays (See Dates Below) Beginning in August🕖 Released
We have recently published a German edition of Kriya Yoga: Continuing the Lineage of Enlightenment. You can now find a full commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, in the book Kriya Yoga: Die Erleuchtungstradition fortsetzen (German Edition). This book is available on Kindle and paperback.
Kriya Yoga can be understood through two distinct phases, each playing a critical role in spiritual development. The initial phase of Kriya Yoga focuses on foundational practices that prepare the mind and body for deeper spiritual experiences.
In this lesson, Ryan discusses what yogic scriptures have to say concerning the practice of contentment. According to the Yoga Sutras, contentment, the second of the niyamas, is said to
In this talk, Ryan further explains the importance of verse 37. Emulate the saints and sages. You can be a saint or sage yourself. All you have to do is