Yoga, Addiction & Kundalini: The Truth About Real Transformation - Swami Kripananda
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Release Date: 05/02/2026
What does real transformation look like—not in theory, but lived through the body, mind, and spirit?
In this powerful conversation, Swami Kripananda shares his journey from addiction and recovery to deep immersion in yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice. Drawing from decades of experience—including training with masters such as B.K.S. Iyengar—he offers a raw and unfiltered look at what it means to truly change.
This is not a discussion of surface-level wellness or technique. It is a direct exploration of discipline, addiction, embodiment, and the realities of spiritual awakening.
Swami Kripananda speaks openly about:
• The dangers of practicing without guidance
• Addiction as both obstacle and doorway
• The difference between experience and transformation
• Kundalini, breath, and the mechanics of inner change
• Why most people misunderstand meditation and stillness
His insights challenge common assumptions about yoga and spirituality—cutting through idealism to reveal the work required for real transformation.
This episode is for those who are serious about practice—not just as an idea, but as a lived process.
ABOUT SWAMI KRIPANANDA
Swami Kripananda is a yoga teacher and spiritual practitioner whose path has been shaped by direct experience, discipline, and recovery. Having trained under influential teachers including B.K.S. Iyengar, his work integrates classical yoga, breathwork, and meditative practice with a grounded understanding of the body and mind.
His teachings emphasize personal responsibility, experiential knowledge, and the necessity of guidance in serious practice.
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