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Receiving Kriya Yoga through Ananda Sangha
Over the years,
the Ananda Kriya Sangha has helped thousands of people throughout
the world to receive Kriya Yoga initiation. Guiding them in this
incredibly important step in their spiritual lives, the Ananda Kriya
Sangha prepares qualified people through a Kriya preparation home-study
course, and individual guidance in person, through e-mail or through
correspondence.
 Introspection,
or "sitting in the silence", is an unscientific way of trying to
force apart the mind and senses, tied together by the life force.
The contemplative mind, attempting its return to divinity, is
constantly dragged back toward the senses by the life currents.
Kriya, controlling the mind directly through the life force,
is the easiest, most effective, and most scientific avenue of
approach to the Infinite. In contrast to the slow, uncertain,
"bullock cart" theological path to God, Kriya may justly be
called the "airplane" route.
— From Autobiography of a Yogi (original 1946 edition)
by Paramhansa Yogananda
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Once a person
has received initiation, the Kriya Sangha continues to offer support
and guidance to help him or her advance in the practice of this sacred
technique. We offer Kriya review classes, guided meditations, and
Kriya Yoga retreats. We also provide a wide-range of study materials,
including technique lessons, audio and video tapes, question-and-answer booklets, and an inspirational newsletter.
Kriya initiation ceremonies are held for first-time initiates
as well as all Kriya initiates who wish to renew and deepen their
practice. Our Kriya initiate Web site is both instructional and
inspirational, available through a special password.
Swami Kriyananda,
Ananda's founder, received direct authorisation from Paramhansa
Yogananda to initiate people in Kriya. In turn, Swamiji has authorised kriyacharyas within Ananda to give initiation. He has continued to guide and encourage the work of the Kriya Sangha, and is deeply grateful
to see thousands of dedicated Kriyabans (Kriya initiates) diligently
practicing this technique.
If you
feel drawn to begin the path of Kriya Yoga, please contact
us. We invite you to awaken to the divine joy within you through
the power of Kriya Yoga.
 The
blessed role of Kriya Yoga...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 (original 1946 edition),
by Paramhansa Yogananda |
Joy to you,
Acharya Dhyana
Director, Ananda Kriya Sangha
ananda@anandaindia.org
Kriya Links
To help you gain an understanding of the Kriya technique and to inspire you to explore the path of Kriya further:
Kriya FAQs and Information
Learn all about receiving Kriya initiation through Ananda, and more.
Yogananda on Kriya Yoga
The most succinct explanation of Kriya, by Paramhansa Yogananda.
Kriya Testimonials
Testimonials from people who have received Kriya through Ananda.
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