The Yoga Hour

Life calls us to see more deeply, into the extraordinary that lies within the ordinary. Spiritual teacher, author, and poet Mark Nepo joins Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian for a conversation drawing on his recent book, Things That Join the Sea and the Sky.

Yoga states that we are all whole at our deepest level, despite conditions that make us seem to be incomplete. Yoga teacher, motivational speaker, and paraplegic Matthew Sanford joins Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss yoga's hopeful promise of wholeness.

Paramahansa Yogananda is described as a spiritual master for the ages, revered by millions of people all over the world. Philip Goldberg, author of the new biography The Life of Yogananda, joins Yogacharya O’Brian to discuss the fascinating life of this extraordinary leader.

How do we begin to dissolve wounds and secure lasting peace? Join regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and James O’Dea, author of Soul Awakening Practice: Prayer Contemplation and Action, as they discuss how we can establish a consciousness of unity and connection. Tune in and be inspired by a new prayer for soul awakening.

What are some simple Ayurvedic practices that can enhance your body, mind, and spirit? How can we bring the wisdom of the world’s oldest healing system into our everyday lives? Ananta Ripa Ajmera, author of The Ayurveda Way, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss simple steps for better sleep, less stress, optimal digestion, and more. Tune in and begin to transform your life!

Discover the benefits of setting a spiritual intention. Setting a resolution to express a particular soul quality such as love, peace, or compassion invites the support of divine grace into our lives and paves the way for transformation. Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, spiritual teacher, author, and founder and director of The Yoga Hour, joins guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to examine the power of setting a spiritual intention. Listen in to begin to bring this dynamic practice into your life.

How do we develop the courage and faith to welcome the unknown? Are there practices that can help us to face uncertainty with grace? Estelle Frankel, author of The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss how walking into the heart of mystery can be a starting point for adventure, creativity, and transformation. Tune in to begin transforming fear and resistance into curiosity and open-mindedness.

What is something that we do several times a day that affects our mental clarity, energy, and peace of mind? It’s eating! Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems in the world for maintaining and improving health, helps us understand the relationship between the qualities of the foods we eat and our physical and mental health. Kate O’Donnell, author of the new book Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to explore the impact that the food we eat has on our mental balance and peace of mind. Listen in to begin to use foods to manage your mood!

What does it mean to be spiritually enlightened? Join Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and her spiritual teacher, Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and internationally known spiritual teacher and author, as they discuss how to become spiritually enlightened in this lifetime. There are six practical things we can all do that support our intention to awaken fully. Tune in and learn about, or be reminded of, these essentials for self-realization.

How can changing your schedule change your life? Does when you eat matter as much as what you eat? Scientists have discovered that our bodies’ activities vary significantly between day and night, coordinated by the “clock genes” present in every cell. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Ayurvedic physician and author of Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about how changing our schedule can help us to lose weight, get more benefits from exercise, and improve our sleep. Listen in, it’s the right time!