The Western Yoga Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Western Yoga Podcast
The Western Yoga Podcast is primarily devoted to Yoga as it is practiced and taught in the West. Rev. Christopher Sartain, an ordained teacher in the Kriya Yoga tradition, discusses Yoga philosophy and practices from a Westerner's point of view. Other topics include the history of Western Yoga, the value of the evolution of Yoga in the Western world, the similarities between Western Mystical traditions and Yoga, and practical advice for Western Yogis. We acknowledge the great Yoga tradition from India brought here by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 and use the Indian Yoga teachings as our spiritual foundation, but the primary focus of this podcast is how Yoga and Meditation are developing and evolving in the Americas and Europe.
I'll be taking an extended break from the Western Yoga Podcast. Thanks for all your support over the years!
In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the similarities between the early Christian movement and the Yoga tradition.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the importance of love and compassion on the spiritual enlightenment path.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain describes a mystical experience he had while chanting the Sama Veda for the first time in 2011.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the importance of getting out of your comfort zone on the spiritual growth path.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses how to cooperate with evolutionary forces as part of our spiritual practice. This episode includes an excerpt from a Sunday service for Kriya Yoga Alliance.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain interviews musicians Gershone Hendelberg and Gina Minyard about their personal journey with mantra, kirtan, and sacred chant. https://www.gershonemusic.com
In this episode, Christopher Sartain talks with author and vegan activist Victoria Moran about the history of vegetarianism in the Yoga tradition.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the five Koshas and their relationship to the eight limbs of Yoga.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses how UFO's and ET contact will affect our consciousness in the near future.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain talks with author and activist Keith Akers about the history of Christian vegetarianism and the original Christian movement and the upcoming documentary Christspiracy.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the truth about meditation.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses Vortices, Power Places and Earth Chakras and how to take advantage of the heightened evolutionary forces present in these places.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the importance of perseverance and resilience on the spiritual path and he questions Buddhist dogma.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the detrimental impact of social media on the Yoga tradition.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain continues his examination of the Gospel of Thomas and also the importance of planning for eternity.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses how to integrate one's personality on the spiritual enlightenment path.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the importance of meditation retreats for Western Yogis.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the Yugas, lost civilizations, and the secret history of the world.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain interviews Ryan Strong, Ayurvedic Doctor and Kriya Yoga Teacher.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain interviews Kriya Yoga Teacher David McGrath about his new book, The Yogi's Way.
In this episode, Christopher Sartain interviews Ryan Kurczak to discuss his journey as a Kriya Yoga Teacher.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the ascension process.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the three proofs of enlightenment given in the final verse of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the importance of endurance and resilience on the spiritual path.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain describes a few of his out of body, near death, and astral experiences.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain continues his exploration of the Gospel of Thomas and discusses the non-dual teachings of Jesus Christ.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain continues his exploration of the Gospel of Thomas and discusses how to find enlightenment during our current dark age.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain continues his commentary on the Gospel of Thomas and discusses Jesus' teachings regarding ascension.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses how the spiritual path has helped him cope with Hereditary Angioedema.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the myth of the mass spiritual awakening predicted by many leaders in the new age movement.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses "vulnerability," spiritual fads, and spiritual grifters.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the rise of political cults on the far-left and far-right.
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In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses truths and myths regarding the "authentic original" Kriya Yoga.
Books by Christopher Sartain:
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In this episode, Christopher discusses the influence of Western consumerist culture on the spiritual path.
Books by Christopher Sartain:
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In this episode, Christopher interviews Philip Goldberg. They discuss Philip's quintessential book American Veda, as well as the history of Yoga in the West.
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In this episode, Christopher discusses the similarities between Kundalini/Shakti and the Holy Spirit from the Christian tradition. Topics include:
-Kundalini
-Shakti
-Shaktipat transmission
-The Holy Spirit as Shakti
-John the Baptist and Jesus as Essene Gurus
-Swami Muktananda
Books by Christopher Sartain:
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Christopher's youtube channel:
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In this episode, Christopher continues his series on the Gospel of Thomas by focusing on the research of Helmut Koester and his paradigm shifting book, Ancient Christian Gospels.
In this episode, Christopher discusses the history of the Essenes, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Christian Mysticism, and the Gospel of Thomas.
In the the third episode of the Gospel of Thomas series, we go deeper into the history of the Essenes, and the evidence proving that John the Baptist and Jesus were vegetarians.
In this episode, Christopher discusses the challenge of maintaining spiritual discipline for yogis living in the Western world.
In this episode, Christopher discusses more of the history of the Gospel of Thomas (the original enlightenment teachings of Jesus), and gives a brief commentary of the first 3 verses.
Christopher Sartain discuss the Gospel of Thomas and the original mystical, esoteric teachings of Jesus Christ. This is the first in a series of podcasts dealing with the Yoga of the Gospel of Thomas.
In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the differences between spiritual teachers and Gurus.
An audiobook of The Yoga Path: A Translation and Commentary of the First Chapter of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Christopher Sartain.
In this episode, I discuss the two traditional paths of Yoga as they exist in the West.
In this episode, I give a brief introduction to the theory that Jesus Christ spent time traveling and studying in India.
In this episode, I discuss a few ways in which Yoga is continuing to evolve in Western countries.
In this episode I discuss how Yoga is classified in the West and how this classification affects how Yoga is presented and marketed to Westerners.
In this first episode, I introduce myself as the host of The Western Yoga Podcast describing my background as a Kriya Yoga teacher.