Vishnu Dass and Cricket Greer are Ayurvedic practitioners and clinicians at Blue Lotus Ayurveda in Asheville, North Carolina. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others discover the power of Kriya Yoga. Connect with Us: 🌐 Center for Spiritual Awareness - www.csa-davis.org 🎧 Find Spirit Led on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 💮 Blue Lotus Ayurveda in Asheville, NC - https://bluelotusayurveda.com/ #ayurveda #babaharidass #ayurvedaretreat #kriyayoga #SpiritLed #YogaMeditation #SpiritualAwakening #RoyEugeneDavis #AutobiographyOfAYogi #Meditation #SpiritualPath #SelfRealization #yogapodcast #kriya #yogaretreat #meditationretreat #kriya #yoga #SpiritualGrowth #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness

1) How to stay calm and healthy during challenging transitions,

2) Breathing techniques to reduce stress and improve meditation,

3) Exciting news about the future of Center for Spiritual Awareness, including an international Kriya Yoga Congress in 2027.

Marty Wuttke is the CSA Spiritual Director and has had a long career in neurofeedback and neuroscience. Listen to his previous episode here, when he talked about meditation's benefits for the brain.

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#breathwork #pranayama #meditationforstressrelief

#kriyayoga #SpiritLed #YogaMeditation #SpiritualAwakening #RoyEugeneDavis #AutobiographyOfAYogi #Meditation #SpiritualPath #SelfRealization #yogapodcast #kriya #yogaretreat #meditationretreat #kriya #yoga #SpiritualGrowth #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness

Highlights

15:00: Stories about the "monk men" experimenting with pyramids and sensory deprivation tanks in early 1970s

18:30: Roy's memorable visit to Sai Baba in India

26:00: Physics and metaphysics of manifestation (Gratitude is the carrier wave)

41:00: Sri Yukteswar's yugas (why things feel challenging right now)

46:00: "Don't become reactionary to the chaos. Be a broadcaster, not a receiver. Be like the sun and beam your light. See your reality as a conversation with God."

47:00: Roy's advice to Durby during the Vietnam War

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#kriyayoga #SpiritLed #YogaMeditation #SpiritualAwakening #RoyEugeneDavis #AutobiographyOfAYogi #Meditation #SpiritualPath #SelfRealization #yogapodcast #kriya #yogaretreat #meditationretreat #kriya #yoga #SpiritualGrowth #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness #meditationpodcast #enlightenmentjourney #manifestation #creativevisualization #manifestationformula

Kumbh Mela is a gigantic, ancient spiritual festival for millions of truth seekers. Hear about the sights and sounds of India and the Kumbh Mela 2025 and Swami Nirvanananda's school for children of lepers in Puri.

Listen until the end to hear Swami Nirvanananda chant the Gayatri Mantra. Guests: 🌐 Walter and Wilma Berger - https://meditiere-einfach.info/en/

🌐 Swami Nirvanananda Saraswati - https://www.nirvanananda.org/

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Key Themes & Memorable Moments: Many moments of grace: From finding Roy Eugene Davis through a randomly chosen video to blessings encountered after his home burned down to a good samaritan returning his lost cash, Furio has learned not to be afraid of the unknown. Practical lessons from Roy Eugene Davis: Among others…motivation comes from within, keep the teachings pure, and maintain your integrity. Favorite quotes! “When you have to face a challenging situation, and you don’t know what to do, just be faithful about the fact that the superior intelligence, which is inside and outside of you at the same time, will take care of the situation, and stop thinking about the problem. This works all the time. Maybe not in the way you expect, but usually in a better way.” "Practicing meditation every single day, little by little, faith is replaced by knowledge."

About Furio Sclano: Furio Sclano, a dedicated Kriya Yoga minister based in Savona, Italy, studied under Roy Eugene Davis from 1996 until Mr. Davis’s passing in 2019 and was ordained by him in 2005. He has translated many of Mr. Davis’s books and articles into Italian, making these teachings more accessible to a wider audience. Calls to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others discover the power of Kriya Yoga.

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🌐 Centro di Consapevolezza Spirituale English Webpage - https://www.kriyayoga.it/en/

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What is mystical Christianity, and can one blend Christianity and yoga? Isha Das has been integrating Christianity and yoga for several decades. In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Isha Das (Craig Bullock) shares how Kriya Yoga helped him stay grounded while pursuing transcendental states and spiritual growth.

Key Themes 

--Mystical Christianity and Yoga do not contradict each other; they share many core truths (examples - St. Francis of Assisi and Theresa of Avila)

--Kriya yoga (especially Roy Eugene Davis's practical approach) provided a strong foundation for spiritual growth

--Spiritual brotherhood with Swami Nirvanananda

--Healing with Kriya Yoga Retreat at Center for Spiritual Awareness July 21-25, 2025.

About Craig Bullock (Isha Das) 

Isha Das means “servant of Jesus." He is a teacher, writer, lecturer, practicing psychotherapist, and spiritual director of The Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York. Isha Das is a former pastoral administrator at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Rochester. He has graduate degrees in Religious Studies from the University of Notre Dame and Clinical Psychology from the University of Duquesne. Mentored by Richard Rohr, he has conducted extensive study in psychology, spirituality, mysticism, world religions, and yoga. He was ordained a minister and official Kriya Yoga teacher by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. His latest book is Open Wider The Door: The Integration of Kriya Yoga And Mystical Christianity.

Calls to Action

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Center for Spiritual Awareness 

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Assisi Institute in Rochester NY  

#meditation  #isha #spiritled #yogapodcast #yogameditation #christianyoga #mystic #kriya #yogaretreat #yogasutras 

#kriyayoga #kriya #yoga  #SpiritualGrowth  

#paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness 

#meditationpodcast  #SpiritualPodcast #YogaAndAyurveda #KriyaYogaWisdom  #RoyEugeneDavis #SpiritualBalance #saintfrancisofassisi #theresaofavila 

Key Themes

• Benefits of studying Sanskrit, including better undestanding of the Yoga Sutras
• How to get started with Sanskrit
• Introduction to Sanskrit Kriya Yoga retreat at Center for Spiritual Awareness May 5-9, 2025.

About Ray Booker

Ray Booker is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner and graduate of the ASP1 and ASP2 (2008-2010) programs at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also holds certificates in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and Food as Medicine. He studied Sanskrit with Vyaas Houston of the American Sanskrit institute and with Nicolai Bachman and Pierre Couvillion, who both taught at the Ayurvedic Institute. Ray first began practicing and studying meditation with The Venerable Dharmawara Mahatheraan (also called Bhante, a Buddhist honorific) in the late 1970’s, then spent 25 years learning and studying with Roy Eugene Davis. Ray is a minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition. Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance. Connect with Us for Retreats, Guided Meditations, and Kriya Yoga classes Center for Spiritual Awareness - www.csa-davis.org Find Spirit Led on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. #meditation #spiritled #yogapodcast #yogameditation #ayurveda #sanskrit #kriya #yogaretreat #yogasutras #kriyayoga #kriya #yoga #SpiritualGrowth #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness #meditationpodcast #SpiritualPodcast #YogaAndAyurveda #KriyaYogaWisdom #RoyEugeneDavis #SpiritualBalance #healthandspirituality

Making time for God begins with making time for yourself. In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Reuben Schooler shares gentle, humorous, and practical wisdom to help us deepen our awareness of God while spreading kindness in our homes and communities.

Key Themes & Memorable Moments

• Start your day with self-care as a spiritual practice, creating space for God and kindness.
• Cultivate curiosity by seeking daily miracles.
• Discover how Kriya Yoga answers life’s most profound questions about spirituality, health, and purpose.

About Reuben Schooler

Reuben Schooler is an ordained CSA minister, a Qi Gong and Ayurveda practitioner, and a certified yoga instructor (E-RYT 200). He trained at the International Shivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre as a Yoga and Mind-Body Therapist in 2008.

Reuben has presented at the National Black Nurses Association convention, Unity of the Triangle, and Strengthening the Black Family, and regularly teaches at yoga studios in the Raleigh-Durham area.

His professional certifications include a license with the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork, Medical Massage Practitioner credentials, and Lymphedema Therapy (CLT). Reuben also leads weekly yoga classes at his local YMCA.

Reuben collaborates with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s health and wellness fairs and runs workshops to improve health in marginalized communities.

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Reuben Schooler website - Bodylogy.co - Includes info on Good Health Getaway to Ghana

Find out more about improving health in marginalized communities: WellNewWorld.org

#meditation #spiritled #yogapodcast #yogameditation #ayurveda #yugas #kriya #equanimity #lifebalance #raleighdurham

#kriyayoga #kriya #yoga  #SpiritualGrowth #kindness  #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness 

#BeKindToYourself #MeditationPodcast #SpiritualPodcast #YogaAndAyurveda #KriyaYogaWisdom #RaleighDurhamYoga #RoyEugeneDavis #SpiritualBalance #DailyMiracles #healthandspirituality

"Stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds." Paramahansa Yogananda’s timeless advice is more relevant than ever in today’s rapidly changing world. In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Katherine Geddes-Lovkay shares her unique and practical wisdom for cultivating equanimity, no matter the external circumstances.

Key Themes Explored

--Spiritual lessons learned as a Special Education teacher for the multiply handicapped, Unity Minister, Kriya Yogi, and Hospice Chaplain

--How Sri Yukteswar’s teaching on the yugas reminds us that we’re in “spiritual kindergarten”

--The transformative power of kindness: “There is always something you can share to add a little light to a person’s day… We are here to make a difference.”

--Practices to stay centered in turbulent times: mantra, mindfulness, and non-violence

About Katherine Geddes-Lovkay

Born with a deep spiritual curiosity, Katherine grew up immersed in a traditional Christian upbringing. As she matured, her journey led her to unlearn dogmas and embrace a broader understanding of spirituality.

Her three unique careers—Special Education teacher, ordained Unity Minister, and Board-Certified Hospice Chaplain—provided rich experiences that continue to inform her spiritual teachings.

Katherine first encountered the Kriya Yoga lineage through Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi. She later met Roy Eugene Davis in the mid-1980s and has been deeply involved with the Center for Spiritual Awareness (CSA) ever since. Ordained as a CSA minister in 2006, Katherine also serves on CSA’s Board of Directors.

Calls to Action

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#meditation #spiritled #yogapodcast #yogameditation #hospicecare #chaplain #yugas #kriya #equanimity #lifebalance 

#kriyayoga #kriya #yoga  #SpiritualGrowth

#royeugenedavis #ahimsa #nonviolence 

#paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness

Listen in to discover how to create a more peaceful, balanced life through simple practices you can start today! Key Themes Covered in the Episode:

--What is anxiety and how is it different from occasional stress

--Specific breathing and meditation practices to calm anxiety, plus what not to do

–Advice for beginner meditators to get started

–How meditation helps us become more aware of our relationship to a the whole of life

About Torre Hinnant, M.D.:

Torre Hinnant received her medical doctorate in 2006 from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is board certified in family medicine and in integrative and holistic Medicine. She has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1997 and is a registered Yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance at the E RYT 500. She has completed advanced training in bioenergetics, herbal medicine, and breathwork.

Torre currently practices medicine at Appalachian State University Student Health Services and teaches with the Family medicine Residency in Boone, NC. Through her business, The Mind-Body MD, she teaches yoga and wellness classes, workshops and retreats. She was initiated into the Kriya Yoga by Roy Davis in 2017 at the CSA in Georgia and is committed to the Kriya Yoga path. Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance. Episode Links and Places Mentioned

Center for Spiritual Awareness - www.csa-davis.org

Torre Hinnant's website - https://torre-hinnant.squarespace.com/

Self-Realization Fellowship - https://yogananda.org/

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#meditation #meditationforanxiety #yogaforanxiety #yogameditation #anxiety #anxietyhealing #kriyayoga #kriya #yoga #SpiritualGrowth #integrativehealth #mindbodyspirit #pranayama #breathingexercises #breathingforanxiety #royeugenedavis #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #centerforspiritualawareness

Rev. Sasu also talks about his transformative relationship with Roy Eugene Davis, highlighting how his guru’s subtle yet practical lessons shaped his spiritual path. He reflects on how several other mentors and Ayurvedic physicians further expanded his understanding and ability to serve.

As the founder of CSA Africa in Accra, Ghana, Rev. Sasu has developed innovative ways to share the teachings of Kriya Yoga. He explains how he integrates Christian scriptures and wisdom from local dialects to make these spiritual practices accessible and relatable to his community.

Key Themes Covered in the Episode:

• Faith in action: How prayer, meditation, and divine guidance led Rev. Sasu to make life-changing decisions and trust the power of prayer
• Practical wisdom: Lessons learned from Roy Eugene Davis and Ayurvedic teachers
• Teaching Kriya Yoga in Ghana: Blending Christian scriptures, local language, and yogic teachings
• The power of divine guidance in shaping a spiritual life - a life turned Godward.

Memorable Moments:

• “We have to find a way to reach the minds and hearts of our people and share something remarkable with them.” 
• “Kriya Yoga is not a path you touch and go.”
• When asked by Roy Eugene Davis if he wanted to leave Ghana during the dangerous 1979 coup d’etat, "I will stay here. I’m either part of the solution or part of the problem.”
• Quoting Dr. Sivastava, “God gave us Yoga to know how to tune into him. He gave us Ayurveda to know how to live.”

About Reverend Samuel Sasu: Reverend Samuel Sasu is the founder and minister of CSA Africa. He was initiated into the Kriya Yoga tradition by Roy Eugene Davis in 1977 and has continued in ministry work since that time. He is an Ayurvedic physician, a father of five, a husband, and a lover of God.

Calls to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, and share it to help others discover the power of spiritual guidance.

Episode Links and Names/Places Mentioned 

• Center for Spiritual Awareness
• CSA Africa Facebook page
• Dr. David Frawley
• Robert Patrick Baffour (mentioned as RP Baffour)
• Brahma Kumaris -  I mistakenly guessed that this was a Buddhist group, but you can read about them here.
• Ayurveda Encyclopedia by Swami Sadashiva Tirtha

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#power of prayer

#Divine Guidance

#Spiritual Growth

#Kriya Yoga Ghana

#Faith

#meditation

#Roy Eugene Davis

#Ayurveda 

#Paramahansa Yogananda

#Christianity and Yoga 

#CSA Africa

Here are just some of the things we covered:

--How affirmative prayer is different from other forms of prayer

--5 step process to pray

--Her personal journey that led her to prayer and supporting others Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. Contact Meemie Lohmueller RevMeemie@gmail.com www.meemielohmueller.com

Connect with Spirt Led Podcast Center for Spiritual Awareness https://www.csa-davis.org

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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6H44UqiMdUnBkSWFKSA5r2?si=82be979bfc464ab0

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Certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and recognized by the National Yoga Alliance, Lillah's credentials speak volumes.  Author of the book, Healing Our Backs with Yoga, Lillah has recently embarked on a deeper study of the science of breath for physical health, mental stillness and spiritual connection.

Lillah's mission remains clear: to enrich lives and foster transformation through the practice of yoga.

We invited Lillah to share her knowledge and experience of how breathing contributes to health and spiritual awareness.  

Here are just some of the things we covered:

--How breath can change body chemistry and health conditions

--Basic practices anyone can do to assess and improve wellness

--Ways breathing can enhance meditation

--Her personal journey addressing heart issue and sleep apnea

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Contact Lillah Schwartz

https://yogawithlillah.com

https://yogawithlillah.com/free-resource-library-signup/

https://yogawithlillah.com/private-instruction/

https://yogawithlillah.com/yoga-wisdom-membership/

https://www.facebook.com/yogawithlillah/

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We invited Phillip to share how Nonviolent Communication is a tool for awakening and a spiritual practice in itself.

Here are just some of the things we covered:

• Four components of NVC - observations, feelings, needs, and requests
• Dealing with challenging situations with others and/or self-talk
• NVC as spiritual practice and discipline that also allows for deep gladness and joy
• Moving from interactions/transactions to connection to others and to Spirit
• Getting started with NVC
• Share about your work and mission

Call to Action

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Episode Links

- Center for Spiritual Awareness

- Center for Nonviolent Communication - www.nonviolentcommunication.com - Mwangaza Partnership

Contact Phillip Wilder

phillipwilder@gmail.com

Instagram: @phillipwilder

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Richard is an ordained and licensed Unity and Interfaith Minister, who completed extensive study in Religious Science, and participated in the New Thought movement.

He’s a teacher, a musician, a husband, a father of 7, and grandfather of 17. He’s kind, funny, and real.

We invited Richard to share with us about his life, ministry, and especially about being Spirit-Led!

Here are just some of the things we covered:

• How to live life with more ease and with less resistance
• Managing anxiety 
• Inner critic - “Most of the time we’re comparing our insides to other people’s outsides.”
• Core teachings of Unity 
• How going through a big challenge transformed him and the congregation
• Habits and practices to stay centered
• Music, creativity, and children
• Building bridges by listening and sharing with others

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Episode Links

Center for Spiritual Awareness  Unity North Atlanta Church Unity North Atlanta YouTube page 

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#RichardBurdick #Unity #unitynorthatlanta #RoyEugeneDavis #ParamahansaYogananda #KriyaYoga #SpiritualGrowth #Consciousness #Spirituality, #SpiritLedPodcast #SpiritualityBooks #CSA #CenterforSpiritualAwareness #Yoga

Key Takeaways

- Ayurveda means the “science/knowledge of life” and is a holistic system that addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.Healing modalities include herbal medicine, dietary changes, yoga postures (asana), breathing practices (pranayama), and meditation, among others.

- The 3 key doshas (mind-body constitutions) and how to balance them using common sense and Ayurvedic wisdom.

About Daniel Bledsoe

Daniel Bledsoe is an Ayurvedic practitioner who has studied extensively in the United States and India. He is an ordained minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition. He’s been practicing Kriya Yoga since 2013 when he met his teacher Roy Eugene Davis.

Calls to Action

• Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us.
• Visit Center for Spiritual Awareness.
• Sign up for Center for Spiritual Awareness retreats.

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Keywords

Ayurveda, doshas, Daniel Bledsoe, Center for Spiritual Awareness, Spirit Led podcast, Kriya, Kriya yoga, Paramahanasa Yogananada, Roy Eugene Davis

Key Takeaways

• AgniHotra is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony that contributes to healing for people, animals, plants, and the planet. Learn what it is and why it works.
• In the area near AgniHotra, “All life forms return to their originally intended purpose.”
• Hear what Ellie observed when she practiced: 14’ tall sunflower forests, revitalized plants, saved marriages and enhanced meditation and life experience.

About Ellie Hadsall

Ellie Hadsall is an author, intuitive, spiritual mentor, meditator, Vedic fire keeper, and ordained Kriya minister. She has practiced daily meditation since 1973, was ordained by Roy Eugene Davis, and has taught Vedic fire ceremonies to students from the US and the world.

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Episode Links

Center for Spiritual Awareness

Center for Spiritual Awareness online bookstore  Ellie Hadsall’s website

Book: AgniHotra: Havan on Earth

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Key Takeaways

• Michael portrays his guru Roy Eugene Davis as a patient father figure, countering common perceptions of him as a disciplinarian.
• Discussion on radical acceptance, surrender, and their role in spiritual growth.
• Insights on recognizing consciousness expansion and warning signs when heading in the wrong direction.
• Exploration of the heart's role in spiritual growth and achieving the state of 'wise mind' by combining intuition and intellect.

 Enlightening Moments:

• “We spend so much time trying to figure out where we're supposed to go that we forget to live in the moment we have.'"
• Story behind the podcast title - Spirit Led
• Closing prayer adapted from Paramahansa Yogananda.

About Reverend Michael C. Gadway (Swami Kaivalyananda)

• Director of Ministry and Education at the Center for Spiritual Awareness in Lakemont, GA.
• Initiated into Kriya Yoga by Roy Eugene Davis in 1988, ordained to initiate others in Kriya Pranayama in 2003.
• Extensive spiritual journey includes profound studies in Vedic sciences, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and key philosophical texts.

Calls to Action

• Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. See below for links to purchase You’re with Me Now.

Episode Links

Center for Spiritual Awareness Center for Spiritual Awareness online bookstore

Michael Gadway’s author page on Amazon.com 

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#RoyEugeneDavis #ParamahansaYogananda #KriyaYoga #SpiritualGrowth #Wise Mind #Consciousness #RadicalAcceptance #Surrender #VedicSciences #Spirituality, #SpiritLedPodcast #SpiritualityBooks #CSA #CenterforSpiritualAwareness #MichaelGadway #SwamiKaivalyananda

Listen for these Enlightening Moments:

• “The longer I meditate, the more time I have.”
• “The reason we love people is they give us permission to experience the Truth of our being.”
• Zackary’s recitation of The Lord’s Prayer in the original Aramaic and his insightful translation.

Key Takeaways

1. Zackary’s transformative near-death experience at age 12 sparked a lifelong journey to comprehend and share the profound insights he gained during that pivotal moment.
2. Unveiling the core truth that unites all religions and spiritual traditions, Zackary emphasizes the principle of non-duality. This truth, accessible through meditation and daily living, forms the essence of our spiritual existence.
3. Discover how Kriya Yoga and Meditation emerge as a powerful Science of Self-Realization, welcoming truth seekers from diverse cultures and faiths to embark on a journey of inner awakening.

About Zackary Price

Zackary Price, an ordained minister affiliated with the Center for Spiritual Awareness, resides in Valdosta, Georgia. As a Clinical Chaplain, he aids individuals and families in navigating the complexities of suffering and finding transformative meaning. Completing a Master’s in Theology of Chaplaincy, Zackary extends his spiritual support through local and online meditation and Kriya Yoga classes.

Connect with Zackary at zackary.david.price@icloud.com.

Episode Links

Center for Spiritual Awareness

Zackary Price’s Ted Talk “I am” Presence 

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• live in the world both fully present and with detachment
• create space and quiet in our minds and lives by “emptying the cup”
• follow the steps of yoga (It’s more than postures)
• start the day fully awake and ease into sleep by meditating on death.

Stay tuned until the very end for a special gift from Arianna, her chanting of the Pavamana Mantra.

About Arianna Ceroni Arianna is an Excellence-certified yoga teacher and an ordained Kriya Yoga Minister with a degree in the Science of Language. Specializing in Indovedic philosophy, pranayama, and harmonizing yoga and meditation with a scientific approach, Arianna's passion lies in creating a holistic approach to wellbeing. Her classes, held in Italy and the United States, seamlessly weave together diverse disciplines spanning physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.

From the Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad, Arianna gifts us the profound Pavamana Mantra:

असतो मा सद्गमय ।

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।

मृत्योर्माऽमृतं गमय ॥

asato mā sadgamaya,

tamaso mā jyotirgamaya,

mṛtyormā'mṛtaṃ gamaya.

From falsehood lead me to truth,

From darkness lead me to light,

From death lead me to immortality.

Episode Links

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(This is a recording of the live class that took place on Zoom on June 25)

Please join us for these upcoming live classes that can be attended via Zoom. Visit the CSA website calendar https://csa-davis.org/calendar/ for more information and how to join the classes.

July 30 - Class 3 - Pada 3 

August 27 - Class 4 - Pada 4

(This lecture is part of the weekend webinar "The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.")

(This is a recording of the live class that took place on Zoom on May 28) 

Please join us for these upcoming live classes that can be attended via Zoom. Visit the CSA website calendar https://csa-davis.org/calendar/ for more information and how to join the classes.

June 25 - Class 2 - Pada 2 

July 30 - Class 3 - Pada 3 

August 27 - Class 4 - Pada 4

(This lecture is part of the weekend webinar "The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.")

Your generous donations assist Center for Spiritual Awareness to share the inspired teachings of Roy Eugene Davis in the Kriya Yoga tradition.

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(This lecture is part of the weekend webinar "The Philosophy and Practices of Kriya Yoga") 

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(From CSA Sunday Service on 1-2-22) 

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn's final talk is about the Gurus of our tradition. He shares their history and details of their lives and the profound influence they had on their disciples and the world around them. 

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(From CSA Sunday Service on 8-29-21) 

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn completes chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita. In this lecture he speaks about what and how we worship and how we can avoid distractions and go to directly to the real source. 

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn speaks about compassion, the nature of God and how we can experience direct realization of God.

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn discusses being on the path of true awakening versus accepting what we are told to be true. 

Ron also discusses how we can rest in the awareness that we are one with all that is and how to perceive that oneness in everything around us. 

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn discusses the different levels of Samadhi and the proper ways to meditate. 

Question answered about why we feel separate from the infinite. 

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn continues the discussion of renunciation. How to move beyond beliefs, concepts and misconceptions to illumination and learning to focus on what is important in order to be happy. 

Question answered about how our collective awakening will effect the rest of the world - specifically the animal world.  

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn discusses the concept of renunciation. He gives the true definition of a renunciate and the difference between yoga/action and renunciation. 

Questions are answered about how to live dispassionately but still be engaged, dealing with suffering and grace vs sacrifice.  

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He also answers questions on the nature of consciousness and the role of grace as it pertains to the Gita. 

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Using the Bhagavad Gita as a reference Luca discusses aspects of our self identity and how it is developed as we mature. He also discusses overcoming conditionings and how all of these perspectives pertain to spiritual growth and reaching Self Realization. 

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Meditation, conversation and stories about Roy with Board President Clifford Rosen, Senior Minister Ron Lindahn, Marty Wuttke, and Ryan Strong.

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn completes his discussion on chapter 4 of the Gita. In this episode he talks about the concepts of worship, wisdom and faith; the importance of each and how to cultivate them in our lives. 

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn continues his discussion on chapter 4 of the Gita, explaining how to experience soul contentment by letting go of attachments and aversions.  

And in follow up to a question from part 1 of this talk,  Mr Lindahn explains the process of dealing with emotions related to Trauma. 

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Senior Minister Ron Lindahn shares insights into chapter 4 of the Gita, explaining different types of action, taking action without being attached to the results and wisely interacting with the world in a mindful and conscious way.

Questions are answered about dealing with grief & fear and also a question on whether Tamas and evil are the same. 

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CSA Minister Michael Gadway provides intentional living guidelines; supportive routines and goal setting, for continued success on the spiritual path. He also gives step by step practical instructions for living an awakened life. 

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CSA Minister Leode Franklin discusses the importance of and how to use the creative imagination technique. She also explains how it works philosophically and how to successfully practice it with an emphasis on being fully awake.

Also included is a short guided practice of the technique. 

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Chapter Three - "The Yoga of Action" (part 3) 

In this talk Mr. Lindahn explains Karma Yoga. Covering these topics and more: paying attention to how we are living, living on purpose and setting an example for others instead of trying to change them. 

Chapter Three - "The Yoga of Action" (part 2) 

Mr. Lindahn discusses the "Hero's Journey" and compares this to the spiritual journey and the transformations that occur.  

Excellent introduction for beginners and good review for more experienced meditators. 

Chapter Three - "The Yoga of Action" 

Mr Lindahn discusses the influence of the Guna's on our actions, practicing non-attachment to the results of our actions and performing all actions as worship.  He encourages us to engage, be active, take responsibility and overcome and neutralize karmas by being conscious and mindful. 

This is part 2 of his talk on Chapter Two "The Yoga of Knowledge of the Imperishable" 

Mr. Lindahn discusses the equanimity of yoga and acting without any thoughts of results. He also shares some of his experiences on the path. 

This is part 1 of his talk on Chapter Two "The Yoga of Knowledge of the Imperishable" 

In this talk, Mr Lindahn discusses the true self and its indestructability. How Karma and attachments influence our actions and how by being even-minded and non-attached to the results of our actions we can cease creating more karma for ourselves. 

Topics include: Co-regulation - how our nervous system effects others;  How COVID is effecting our nervous systems; neuroplasticity; and neurotheology. 

Questions on Mantra intonation, dream states and caffeine use are also answered. 

Chapter One " The Yoga of the Despondency of Arjuna" 

In this talk, Mr Lindahn discusses the struggle that the spiritual aspirant faces at the idea of losing their sense of self and the fear that they will cease to be. 

Also in this talk he explains in a very practical way, the Yamas and how to incorporate these teachings into our lives so we can more easily live in harmony. 

Mr Lindahn answers questions on Kriya Pranayama and how it relates to energy fields; on higher and lower vibrational frequencies and on chanting OM and how the energy moves through the chakras. 

Senior Minister Ron Lindahn answers these questions as well as providing insights into the Guru/disciple relationship.  

Mr. Lindahn also describes his experiences with his Guru, Mr. Roy Eugene Davis. 

He also answers questions about how to best use creative imagination to achieve our worthwhile goals. 

He also explains how during meditation we can disregard the mind's efforts to define the experience. Then use this understanding to deepen our meditation practice and allow the experience to happen. 

Clifford provides guidance and insights for discovering true prosperity, peace and contentment. 

Leode G. Franklin has been a disciple of Roy Eugene Davis since 1971 and was ordained by Mr. Davis in 1980.  Leode has conducted various study groups and meditation classes.  She is currently a Board of Trustee member for Center for Spiritual Awareness. 

He shares guidance on how to live in harmony, to cooperate with life, and to use creative imagination.

He discusses how to incorporate Kriya Yoga practice in daily life, discipline, Self study, and letting go of the ego, and the nature of suffering it is designed to relieve.

He gives instruction on basic meditation and the technique of watching the breath with focused attention.