Sunday, April 29, 12 to 1 p.m. Free.

Kriya yoga was popularized by Paramhansa Yogananda in his now classic story, Autobiography of a Yogi. This evening, Nayaswamis Hriman and Padma McGilloway explain the history, underlying principles, and training offered by Ananda for those interested in learning kriya yoga. In this class you will learn:

*The history of kriya yoga
*How the kriya technique accelerates working out of karma
*How the four core techniques of the kriya path work together
*The importance and role of a disciple and of the guru
*Why breath control leads to energy control
*The importance of the astral body and chakras for enlightement
*The eight stages of spiritual awakening taught in the Yoga Sutras
*The secret behind the science of astrology
*What classes are part of the training course for kriya yoga

To read more about Kriya Yoga, see Chapter 26, “Kriya Yoga,” from the Autobiography of a Yogi (this may be read online at Ananda.org) or visit the Ananda Washington website where we offer videos and more information both on kriya and the training process: www.anandawashington.org/kriya-yoga

To register call us at 425.806.3700 or register online. Please note, however, that with few exceptions, you will need to take (at least) the raja segment of the Raja Yoga Intensive before taking the kriya training program. For more information on the Raja Yoga course (our most popular and in-depth yoga and meditation class) visit: www.anandawashington.org/classes/raja

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