I hope you enjoy this reading from my book, Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road.  It is available from Amazon as well as most major book sellers.

Although yoga was developed in ancient India and has been practiced largely by Hindus and Buddhists, it is not a religion in and of itself.  In fact it is a mystical path that can be practiced by people of any faith.  Many westerners have noted that the principles of yoga are very similar to the teachings of Jesus, and many Christians have come to discover that rather than replace their faith, practicing yoga deeply enhances their beliefs.

In this Darren explores the similarities between the life and teachings of Jesus and yoga and examines just how complementary these two paths can be and how reading the Gospels in the light of Eastern philosophy can add new dimensions to our understanding of Jesus and his message of compassion, forgiveness and charity.

Truth is One: I have often said that if Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, and other true emissaries of God came together, they would not quarrel, but would drink from the same one cup of God-communion.
—Paramahansa Yogananda

Although yoga was developed in ancient India and has been practiced largely by Hindus and Buddhists, it is not a religion in and of itself.  In fact it is a mystical path that can be practiced by people of any faith.  Many westerners have noted that the principles of yoga are very similar to the teachings of Jesus, and many Christians have come to discover that rather than replace their faith, practicing yoga deeply enhances their beliefs.

In this Darren explores the similarities between the life and teachings of Jesus and yoga and examines just how complementary these two paths can be and how reading the Gospels in the light of Eastern philosophy can add new dimensions to our understanding of Jesus and his message of compassion, forgiveness and charity.

Truth is One: I have often said that if Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, and other true emissaries of God came together, they would not quarrel, but would drink from the same one cup of God-communion.
—Paramahansa Yogananda

The practice of yoga has many benefits; physical, mental and emotional.  All of these benefits are the result of a purification on the energetic level.  In PART TWO of this two part talk, Darren explores the seven major energy centers know as chakras, the unique qualities of each one and various yoga poses that can be used to stimulate and balance each chakra.



Recommended Reading
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith
Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
Hands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennen

The practice of yoga has many benefits; physical, mental and emotional.  All of these benefits are the result of a purification on the energetic level.  In part one of this two part talk, Darren explores the basic tenets of this 'energy anatomy' covering topics such as prana, the energy pathways, kundalini and shakitipat.

In this talk Darren explores the relationship between seated meditation and hatha yoga.

Listen to Part One of Darren's interview on Queer Channel Radio, 960 The Quake in San Francisco. The subject of this interview is Darren's forthcoming book, Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality.

Listen to Part One of Darren's interview on Queer Channel Radio, 960 The Quake in San Francisco. The subject of this interview is Darren's forthcoming book, Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality.

In this talk Darren explains the advanced yogic breathing technique known as Pranic Breathing.  This is a great intoduction to this advanced pranayama  practice.  This talk is a complement to Darren's article on Pranic Breathing.

Schedule of Upcoming Pranic Breathing Workshops
Learn more about Darren's Assistant, Ryan Brewer.