Prerequisite: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga, The Path of Kriya Yoga: Exploring Discipleship, Discipleship vows
COURSE CONTENT:
- Yoga Philosophy: Service, Study, Satsang, Sadhana & Support
- Practice of Meditation, Energization Exercises and more advanced practices
- Instructions in the AUM technique of meditation and further practices that prepares the student for Kriya Yoga initiation. This course is available by permission from the Ananda Kriya Sangha after completion of the first three steps of the Path of Kriya, and completion of the ceremony of discipleship mentioned above.
- Students are also invited to a day retreat at Heart Song on July 5th.
Dates & times: Day Retreat: Saturday, July 5, 10am-4pm
4 Thursdays, July 10-31, 7-9 pm
Cost: $115 (includes day retreat)
Plus course materials: Autobiography of a Yogi book, Energization Exercises poster
Instructors: Vahini Abbruzzese and Nayaswami Carole
Location: This class is offered in person at the Ananda Blue Lotus Temple OR online via Zoom.
Day Retreat Information
Date: July 5th, 10am-4pm
Location: Heart Song Hermitage, in the Lake Stevens area. Address will be sent after signup.
About: This day retreat is for all students hoping to take Kriya Initiation (both July and November groups). The day will be hosted by Kriyacharyas Hriman and Padma, the spiritual directors of Ananda Washington, and Vahini, the leader of the Kriya preparation team.
Kriyacharyas Hriman and Padma are the ones who will be giving Kriya Initiation and teaching the technique, and this day will give students the opportunity to get to know them and one another.
Students can expect the day to be filled with chanting, meditation, and lively discussion about Kriya Yoga.
A potluck style lunch will be organized by Vahini.
In Person Only: Due to the nature of the day retreat, it is only offered in person.