“Self-realization is perfected by devotional surrender to God.” –Yoga Sutras 2:45 In this discussion, Ryan begins by stating that to surrender in God is the most important thing a person
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 video, Ryan explains the role of nonattachment as it applies to meditation practice. He gives us much to contemplate. If you are caught up in who you think
Ryan begins this talk with the statement “Imagine that right now in this very moment that you have no attachments to anything, you have no attachments to your sense of
A lot of people say they’re interested in waking up, but if you start to take away the interesting words or the strange techniques, they lose interest. They don’t want
This video is an excerpt from a Sunday Meditation and Inspiration service. During this meditation session, we consider many questions that help us to identify our true Self. Prior to
When experiencing hardship or difficulty, place your awareness on the spiritual eye, and ask, “Is this real?”. Without attachment, watch and wait for the answer to come. Relax and know
In this talk, Ryan continues to answer questions about the spiritual path. A lot of people come to meditation, spiritual practice because their life isn’t what they want it to
In this talk, Ryan answers questions about the spiritual path. There is no real difference between Brahman, Ishvara, and Prakriti. They are essentially the same thing—the underlying creative intelligence which
In this video, Ryan discusses the first three of five points to help us stay the course to Self-realization: One-pointedness is the ability to stay focused, avoid distractions, and let