Kriya Yoga

Kriya Yoga is the central technique of Self-realization brought to the West by Paramhansa Yogananda. Its purpose is to accelerate our spiritual awakening and hasten our liberation from all delusion.

Kriya is more than a technique. It is a way of life: of devotion, service, and discipleship. It includes several techniques in a series of meditation and yoga practices.

In Autobiography of a Yogi, Yogananda describes Kriya Yoga as:

“…a simple, psychophysiological method by which the human blood is decarbonized and recharged with oxygen. The atoms of this extra oxygen are transmuted into life current to rejuvenate the brain and spinal centers… A yogi who faithfully follows its technique is gradually freed from karma or the universal chain of causation.” (1946 Edition), Chapter 26

Steps to Kriya Yoga

1. Raja Yoga Intensive for Hong Sau meditation & core teachings
2. Kriya Yoga Preparation Training – Segment 1
3. Kriya Yoga Preparation Training – Segment 2
4. Study the life of Paramhansa Yogananda – included in #3
5. Study the precepts of discipleship – included in #2
6. Take discipleship initiation – included in #3
7. Learn the Aum meditation technique – included in #3
8. Learn the Kriya preparation exercises – included in #2 + #3
9. Kriya Interview – included in #3

 

Click here to view videos explaining Kriya Yoga and the path to Kriya Yoga initiation at Ananda.

 

Classes

Path of Kriya Yoga

Presented by Hriman & Padma McGilloway

in Seattle Tuesday, August 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.
OR
in Bothell, Thursday, August 29, 7:30-9 p.m. Free.

Paramhansa Yogananda brought the ancient technique of Kriya Yoga meditation to the West from India. His popular life story, “Autobiography of a Yogi” has inspired people all over the world to learn this powerful and life transforming technique. If you would like to know more about kriya yoga, Kriyacharyas Hriman and Padma McGilloway will give these free talks on the history of kriya yoga, its underlying psycho-physiological effects, and the opportunities for learning kriya and its related precepts and practices.

Tuesday Aug 27 in Seattle 7-8:30 p.m Thursday Aug 29 in Bothell 7:30-9 p.m.