Eight Steps to Kriya Yoga
- Raja Yoga Intensive for Hong Sau meditation & core teachings
- Kriya Yoga Preparation Training Segment 1
- Kriya Yoga Preparation Training Segment 2
- Study the life of Paramhansa Yogananda included in #3
- Study the precepts of discipleship included in #2
- Take discipleship initiation included in #2
- Learn the Aum meditation technique included in #2
- Learn the Kriya preparation exercises included in #2
Lahiri Mahasaya, “Harbinger of Kriya Yoga”
Kriya Yoga is the central technique of Self-realization brought to the West by Paramhansa Yogananda.
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.
There are 8 steps, described to the right, which are part of the preparation for Kriya.
“Kriya Yoga is 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.”
–Paramhansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi (1946 Edition), Chapter 26
Kriya Yoga Preparation Intensive: Segment 2
Lynnwood
Four classes offered in two overlapping cycles: March to August, and again July to November. Classes meet on Wednesdays, beginning with guided meditation (6:30-7:30 p.m.) and then class (7:30-9 p.m.) at Ananda Community in Lynnwood.
| Class | Dates | Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Essence of Self-Realization | Sept 1, 8 & 15 | Padma |
| The New Path | Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 & 20 | Nivritti |
| Autobiography of a Yogi | Oct 27, Nov3, 10, 17 & 24 | Susan |
Cost is $150 plus texts. A two-installment plan is available.
Kriya Yoga Preparation: Segment 1
Lynnwood
$200, plus texts and handouts
Hriman & Padma McGilloway
8 Wednesdays, Jan 12 - March 2, 2011
6:30-9:15pm.
In this 8-week course, the study topics include history and description of Kriya Yoga, how to integrate raja yoga into daily life, the meaning of discipleship, and the relationship of disciple to guru. Techniques taught in this course include the 39 Energization Exercises of Paramhansa Yogananda, Navi Kriya and bandhas for energization of the chakras, the Aum technique and the Maha Mudra technique.
Prerequisite: Raja Yoga. Pre-registration required.
A two-installment payment option is available.
