An Introduction to Kriya Yoga Meditation for Spiritual Growth
Kriya Yoga is a powerful system of meditation structured on the 8 limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. By engaging the 8 limbs of yoga you can learn to experience expanded states of spiritual awareness. You can learn to experience and appreciate the profound benefits of superconscious meditation. You can take the steps to fulfilling your purpose on this planet.
An Introduction to Kriya Yoga Meditation for Spiritual Growth provides the necessary information and fundamental practices so that you can be successful on your spiritual journey.
- In this course we explore the fundamental spiritual philosophies within The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita.
- We review essential routines and lifestyle recommendations that will encourage authentic meditative experiences.
- We review and practice the primary meditation techniques within the Kriya Yoga tradition.
- Includes invitations to monthly online Q&A sessions.
This is a 12 section course of study. Classes are released once a week for 12 weeks. Usual time to complete the course is 12-14 weeks. Your course subscription may be maintained beyond the course delivery window for review, or to continue to participate in the monthly online Q&A Sessions.
This introductory program is also advised for those considering The Kriya Yoga Discipleship Course and then the 2-Year Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program.
Advised Reading Resources Include:
- An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice by Ryan Kurczak (Highly recommended for this course)
- The Eternal Way by Roy Eugene Davis
- Kriya Yoga: Continuing the Lineage of Enlightenment by Ryan Kurczak
If you would like to familiarize yourself with Mr. Kurczak's teaching emphasis, please listen in on The Kriya Yoga Podcast: https://kriyayoga.podbean.com/
Example Curriculum
What is a "Kriya"?
The term “Kriya” is generally translated as a cleansing action. “Yoga” in this context refers to unification with our essence. Any action that carries us closer to the realization of our essence as pure consciousness is considered to be Kriya Yoga. Kriya Yoga embraces all enlightening traditions. In this regard, the devotional methods of any religious practice that functions to support the unification of our present state with our spiritual origins can easily be practiced along with the methods of Kriya Yoga.
Intermediate and Advanced Kriya Yoga Courses
After completion of An Introduction to Kriya Yoga Meditation for Spiritual Growth, interested students are encouraged to continue their study with The Kriya Yoga Discipleship Course and the 2-year Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program. The Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Program explores the depths of Kriya Yoga Philosophy to encourage lifelong practice.