Memories of Yogananda (With Swami Kriyananda)

The book Conversations with Yogananda is commented on by Swami Kriyananda in this TV series recorded in India. In this episode Swami Kriyananda recounts many experiences and lessons acquired from his discipleship and life with his guru Paramhansa Yogananda. Kriyananda also shares personal stories about the challenges and difficulties he faced in establishing spiritual communities in America and India where … Read More

Be True to Your Inner Self (with Swami Kriyananda)

Recorded in 2003 at Ananda Village. In this talk, Swami Kriyananda recommends a shift from problem-oriented thinking to solution-oriented thinking. He encourages us to solve our challenges with solutions in mind. Kriyananda draws from spiritual teachings and personal experiences and urges us to act from a position of authenticity to interrupt habitual patterns, preferences, and aversions. He states that we … Read More

The Secret of Happiness (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. Yogananda moved to … Read More

Clarity, Feeling And the Arts (With Swami Kriyananda)

ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. Yogananda moved to America and developed the energization exercises and taught the meditation techniques of Hatha Yoga and especially Kriya Yoga. At Yogananda’s … Read More

The Inner Kingdom (With Swami Kriyananda)

In this inspiring and heartfelt talk, Swami Kriyananda draws upon the wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda and the path of Self-realization to share a wealth of spiritual insights and personal anecdotes. He discusses the relativities of cultural knowledge and values against the backdrop of scientific advancement, social dogmas, and the deepening of human understanding. Kriyananda addresses the current confusion and concerns … Read More

How to Understand Samadhi (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda. The TV series A Way to Awakening was recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. Yogananda … Read More

Being in the Presence of a Saint Brings Us Closer to God (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book … Read More

Activity vs Inner Communion (With Swami Kriyananda)

ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book he recalls his experiences growing up in India and his life in America. He writes of meeting the great spiritual … Read More

The Power of the Guru (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, *Autobiography of a Yogi*. In his book … Read More