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 eight 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. By stopping the accumulation of venous blood, the yogi is able to lessen or prevent the decay of tissues; the advanced yogi transmutes his cells into pure energy.
“The Sanskrit root of Kriya is kri, to do, to act and react; the same root is found in the word karma, the natural principle of cause and effect. Kriya Yoga is thus 'union (yoga) with the Infinite through a certain action or rite.' 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: Segment 2
Thursdays, March - August, 6:30-9:15pm, $150, plus $40 texts.
Presented by Hriman & Padma McGilloway in Bothell
This segment includes an in-depth study of Yogananda’s life and teachings, and includes the following classes: The Path, Autobiography of a Yogi, Essence of Self-Realization and Conversations with Yogananda.
Pre-registration required. Class can only be taken as a series.Kriya Yoga Preparation: Segment 1
8 Wednesdays, May 7 - June 25, 6:30-9:15pm.
Cost: $200, plus $25 texts and handouts.
Presented by Hriman & Padma McGilloway in Lynnwood
Prerequisite: Raja Yoga Intensive.
In this 8-week course, our study topics include how to integrate raja yoga into daily life, the meaning of discipleship, and what is the role of the guru. The Energization Exercises of Paramhansa Yogananda are taught along with specific techniques to awaken energy in the spine and spinal centers. Towards the end of the course you may decide to take discipleship initiation. After this is taught the Aum technique and Maha Mudra technique.
Prerequisite: Raja Yoga. Pre-registration required. Class can only be taken as a series.
Please direct further questions about Kriya Yoga to Hriman & Padma McGilloway via email at contact[at]anandaseattle.org or by phone at 425-806-3700.
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