Home Study Course FAQ - Ananda India

How is the course structured to prepare one for Kriya Yoga initiation?

The course is divided into four stages namely:

1. Introduction to Meditation

2. The Art and Science of Raja Yoga

3. Course in Discipleship

4. Preparation for Kriya Yoga.

How much does the course cost and how long does it take?

It takes about nine months to complete these stages before you are ready for Kriya Yoga initiation.

The total course cost is Rs.4500 – Rs.500 for first stage, Rs.1000 for the second stage and Rs.1500 for the last two stages.

Why does the preparation for Kriya take so long? I’ve been practicing meditation from another lineage. Can I receive initiation into Kriya sooner?

Nine months of preparation is required to learn five preparatory meditation techniques, and to establish a daily routine of practicing them. It is important to learn these techniques as Paramhansa Yogananda taught them.

I’ve already done all of the classes and taken Kriya Yoga. However, I’ve slipped in practicing all of the techniques on a regular basis. Can I take the Home Study Course as a way to review all of the techniques? I am sincere in wanting to practice the techniques regularly.

Absolutely you may take the Home Study Course. Please let us know in your correspondence that you are already a Kriyaban.

I live near an Ananda teaching centre. Should I learn Kriya Yoga in person through the centre’s classes, or should I take the Home Study Course?

The Course is designed for students who do not have access to an Ananda teaching centre. You should take the classes in person.

I live outside of India. Can I still take the Ananda Kriya Yoga Home Study Course from Ananda India?

If you live in the Americas: please visit this website: www.anandacourse.com. If you live in Europe please visit this website for more information: click here. If you live in Africa or Asia, it is fine to take the Kriya Yoga Home Study course from Ananda India.

Should I read the Autobiography of a Yogi, before I take the Ananda Kriya Yoga Home Study Course?

If you don’t mind waiting a few weeks, or whatever time it will take you to read the Autobiography of a Yogi, it would be a good idea to read it first. It will give you a clear picture of the philosophy of Paramhansa Yogananda. If you love reading, and feel that you simply can’t wait to learn to meditate, then it is okay to read the Autobiography of a Yogi simultaneously as you study the first course text book, Lessons in Meditation.