Kriya Yoga Meditation Technique

Around 1920, Paramahansa Yogananda introduced Kriya Yoga meditation to the West and founded the Self-Realization Fellowship.

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Kriya Yoga meditation: A brief introduction

Preparing the mind. Kriya Yoga is said to be a combination of the more useful Yoga techniques. Like Raja Yoga, Kriya teaches the laws of general conduct , including harmlessness, truthfulness, non-stealing.

Life-force control (pranayama). At this point the difference to other systems, like Raja Yoga meditation, becomes quite obvious. Kriya pranayama is not as much about increasing the time of retention of breath but to magnetize the spine and direct life-force to the brain with the effect to refine the brain and nervous system.

Initiation and Shaktipat (transfer of energy). The seeker is initiated in the proper use of Kriya pranayama. When the seeker is ready, a transfer of energy might occur either from the outside or from within. To experience Kundalini (energy) on its way up the spine is an event powerful enough to change the way we think and function.

Higher Kriyas. For advanced students there are still a few higher Kriya meditation techniques. Full Self-realization may achieved by practicing faithfully the Mantras given for regular Meditation.

Explore meditation and gentle movement in daily life

It can help to approach meditation and gentle movement as a skill that develops through repeated observation. Instead of looking for an immediate result, notice the difference between reacting automatically and being able to pause before the next choice. Quiet attention can accompany comfortable movement as well as sitting. Choose a posture you can maintain without pain; seated practice in a chair is a valid option.

A short practice to experiment with

Begin by noticing the contact between your feet and the floor. If movement is part of your routine, notice the transition from one comfortable position to another without forcing flexibility. After the first minute, check whether the exercise still feels steady and comfortable. If you are straining to concentrate, soften the effort and let your next breath be ordinary. The point is to practise attention, not endurance.

Make the idea your own

An experiment becomes more useful when it has a clear end. When your chosen time is complete, look around, feel your feet on the floor and decide on one ordinary action you can take with a little more awareness. At the end, choose one quality to bring into the rest of the day: steadiness, curiosity, kindness or careful listening. The exercise matters most when it informs an ordinary next action.

For a little more structure, explore the free beginner meditation guide and the daily meditation practices. These resources are freely available; no purchase is required.

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Kriya Yoga Meditation

Kriya Yoga meditation refers to actions

Designed to get rid of obstructions involving body and mind. Kriya Yoga meditation is a complete system covering a wide range of techniques, including mantras and techniques of meditation for control of the life-force, bringing calmness and control of both body and mind.

The goal is to unite with pure Awareness. Since pure Awareness is our original condition, it is also referred to as Self-awareness.

Kriya Yoga meditation: A brief introduction

Explore meditation and gentle movement in daily life

A short practice to experiment with

Make the idea your own

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