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Robbie Wood 5/14/26 Robbie Wood 5/14/26

Invite the Yoga Sutras into Your Life

Join us as we discuss the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Book One, with author and ordained minister David McGrath, based on his new commentary and exercises to integrate these teachings into your life.

David McGrath is a psychoanalytical psychotherapist and Kriya Yoga minister dedicated to exploring what it means to be human through both psychological inquiry and spiritual practice. Ordained in 2011 by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, David integrates the philosophical and practical teachings of yoga with a deep understanding of the unconscious mind.

His work bridges ancient wisdom and modern psychotherapy, helping individuals develop self-awareness, navigate inner conflict, and live with greater clarity and authenticity. Alongside his clinical practice, David offers one-to-one consultations, retreats, online programmes, and workshops.

Through his work, David invites people to engage directly with life—exploring consciousness, embracing transformation, and discovering a deeper sense of connection and meaning.

📚 This episode discusses David McGrath’s book: Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali: Book One: Samādhi Pāda — Concentrated Absorption

🔗 Learn more about David on his website, watch his videos on YouTube, and find him on Facebook

DR. TRUJILLO’S COMMENTS: “I found David McGrath to be a delightful guest in his deep knowledge about yoga and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. We discussed his definition of Samadhi as “effortless concentration”, the importance of the teachings of the yoga Sutras in guiding our meditation and yoga practice, and some concepts of Samkhya philosophy which help ground our understanding of yoga philosophy. I particularly enjoyed his closing comments that the aim of yoga is to “soften our grip”, to allow us to practice non-attachment to our own ideas. This conversation is a wonderful place to start if you’d like to deepen your understanding of yoga.”

THE YOGA HOUR TEAM COMMENTS: "I really enjoyed this conversation because both guest David McGrath and our host Laurel Trujillo have such a wonderful way of explaining essential concepts. I enjoyed the discussion about Samadhi (effortless concentration), Atha (now), and about neutralizing our thoughts rather than suppressing them during meditation. David is clearly a skilled and thoughful teacher."