The peace
of your soul awaits you
at the center of your own being.
“The
blessed role of Kriya Yoga in the West has hardly more than just
begun. May all
men come to know that
there is a definite, scientific technique of self- realization
for the overcoming of all human misery!”
From Autobiography of a Yogi,(1946 Edition),
by Paramhansa Yogananda
“After the mind has been cleared
by Kriya Yoga of sensory obstacles, meditation furnishes a twofold
proof of God. Ever-new
joy is evidence of His existence, convincing to our very atoms.
Also, in meditation one finds His constant guidance, His adequate
response to every difficulty.”
Sri Yukteswar to Yogananda
Kriya Yoga is a technique
of pranayama (energy control) which, when practiced during meditation,
greatly accelerates
one’s
progress toward God. Kriya is one of the most effective techniques
available to help us reach the goal of union with the Infinite
and is the heart of the spiritual practices for disciples of Paramhansa
Yogananda.
Eight Steps to Kriya Yoga
(1) Learn the Hong Sau meditation technique
(2) Study the philosophy and techniques of Raja Yoga.
(3) Learn the Energization Exercises (also taught in the Raja Yoga
Intensive).
(4) Study the life of Paramhansa Yogananda.
(5) Study the attitudes and practices of Discipleship.
(6) Take Discipleship initiation.
(7) Learn the Aum meditation technique.
(8) Learn the Kriya preparation
technique.
Ananda
Sangha offers on-going support to all our Kriya initiates through
Kriya Yoga review materials—written
lessons, question and answer booklets, a quarterly inspirational
newsletter, audio and video tapes, as well as guided Kriya meditations
and retreats. We also provide a web site dedicated to Ananda Kriya
initiates, as well as e-mail counseling and support. Initiation
in the Higher Kriya techniques is offered twice a year.
For more information about
Kriya, please call or E-Mail the Ananda
Sacramento Center, or see
Ananda’s comprehensive Kriya
web site
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