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 Yogananda’s autobiography he 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.”
–Paramhansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi (1946 Edition), Chapter 26
Upcoming Class Schedule:
Kriya Yoga Preparation: Segment 1
Lynnwood
$200, plus texts and handouts
Hriman & Padma McGilloway
8 Wednesdays, January 4 - February 29
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 2-installment payment option is available.
Next offered April 25 - June 13
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 |
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| Autobiography of a Yogi | Mar 7, 14, 22, 28, Apr 4 | Susan |
| Meditation practice sessions | Apr 11, May 23, Jun 20 | staff |
| The New Path | Apr 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 | Nivritti |
| Essence of Self-Realization | May 30, June 6, 13 | Prem-Shanti |
| Conversations With Yogananda | June 27, July 11, 18, 25 | Jamuna |
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Fall Session/cycle dates |
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| Conversations With Yogananda | June 27, July 11, 18, 25 | Jamuna |
| Essence of Self-Realization | Sep 5, 12, 19 | Prem-Shanti |
| The New Path | Sep 26, Oct 3, 10, 17 | Nivritti |
| Autobiography of a Yogi | Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14 | Susan |
Prerequisite: completion of Kriya Preparation Segment 1.
Cost is $150 plus texts. A two-installment plan is available.
See these related articles:
The Science of Kriya Yoga by Paramhansa Yogananda
The Hidden Reality Within by Swami Kriyananda
