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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.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Ep. 28 - Out of Body, Near Death, and Astral Experiences
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In this episode, Christopher Sartain describes a few of his out of body, near death, and astral experiences.
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Ep. 27 - The Yoga of the Gospel of Thomas | Verses 48-50 | Non-dual Christianity
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
In this episode, Christopher Sartain continues his exploration of the Gospel of Thomas and discusses the non-dual teachings of Jesus Christ.
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
In this episode, Christopher Sartain continues his exploration of the Gospel of Thomas and discusses how to find enlightenment during our current dark age.
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
In this episode, Christopher Sartain continues his commentary on the Gospel of Thomas and discusses Jesus' teachings regarding ascension.
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Ep. 21 - Vulnerability, Spiritual Fads, and Spiritual Grifters
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses "vulnerability," spiritual fads, and spiritual grifters.
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Ep. 19 - What is the Authentic Original Kriya Yoga?
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Ep. 18 - Spiritual Shopping and Spiritual Consumerism
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
In this episode, Christopher discusses the influence of Western consumerist culture on the spiritual path.
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Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Ep. 17 - Philip Goldberg Interview | American Veda
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
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.
https://www.philipgoldberg.com/
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Ep. 16 - Kundalini, Shaktipat Transmission, and The Holy Spirit
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
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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Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
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.