An Interview with Asha Nayaswami This episode of the Kriya Yoga Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Asha Nayaswami, a spiritual director from Ananda Palo Alto and a longtime disciple of Swami Kriyananda since 1969. Asha shares her early quest for truth, her transformative encounter with Kriyananda, and her subsequent journey in the Ananda community. The Importance of Dynamic Practice and Living She discusses the importance of good company, patience, and internal transformation on the spiritual path. Asha offers practical advice for beginners and seasoned practitioners, emphasizing the necessity of continuous inspiration, the integration of spirituality into daily life, and the profound understanding that real security and happiness come from within. The discussion also covers the challenges of maintaining spiritual practices amidst worldly distractions and the importance of finding a balance between spiritual and material pursuits. For more information on Asha Nayaswami's offerings, please visit: https://www.ashajoy.org/ - 🌟 Stay Connected & Deepen Your Practice If you’d like to participate in future live sessions, consider joining the Kriya Yoga Online Patreon Community or applying to the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. 📘 For continued inspiration and instruction, check out Ryan Kurczak’s latest book:An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice, available in hardcover and paperback on Amazon. 🧘‍♂️ Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author, authorized to teach in 2005 by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. 🔗 Explore more resources: Patreon Community: Support the work & access live sessions👉 https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship, blog posts & books:👉 https://kriyayogaonline.com Online Classes for All Levels:👉 https://kriya-yoga.teachable.com/ Hundreds of free videos on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline Thank you for listening, and may your path be filled with clarity, strength, and peace.