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The ancient tradition for learning the royal science of Kriya Yoga meditation begins with purification.
Students participate in a holy ceremony to purify the spine and the body.
Each seeker is initiated on an individual basis through the direct contact of a teacher of this lineage.
The teacher directly infuses the triple divine qualities of sound, vibration, and light into the initiate.
Through this process, the seeker learns to perceive the inner light of the soul, hear divine sound, and feel the divine movement sensation all over the body.
Sacred mantras are chanted throughout the ceremony with adequate explanations in English...
Read more about the Initiation Process here
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'Jolly Swami with a serious message'
Paramahamsa Prajnanananda answers questions on why
turning inwards is more important than ever during these
challenging times
An engaging, intelligent splendid explanation of Kriya Yoga and why it is important for spiritual growth. Paramahamsa Prajnananada Giri was instructed by his Guru, Swami Hariharananda to travel to Europe, the USA and other countries in order to propagate Kriya Yoga through public lectures, seminars, retreats and meditation. In 1999, Prajananandaji became the third monk, following Swami Vivekananda and Shri Ravi Sankar to address the Parliment of World Religions.
Introducing Kriya Yoga
One could describe Kriya Yoga as a powerful mixture of meditation, yoga and pranayama (yogic breathing techniques). It promises the practitioner excellent health, peace of mind and the ability to live a stress-free life. The people of India have practiced it for many centuries under the guidance of trained teachers. It was brought to the attention of the West by the well-known spiritual teacher Paramahamsa Yogananda in his book 'Autobiography of a Yogi'.
Kriya Yoga approaches the study of the Self with a sense of reflection and introspection so that the spiritual traveler may understand the conditions of his / her mind, because the ever-changing mind is the biggest barrier to calmness and self-realization. read more
Benefits of Kriya Yoga
There are many excellent benefits of Kriya Yoga including:
- Calmness of mind, inner peace and the stilling of the internal 'chatterbox'
- A greater sense of life enjoyment and ability to enjoy the present moment
- Transformation of negative emotions, release of toxic emotions such as anger, resentment and worry
- Improvement of physical health including increased flexibility and tone
- Ultimately a movement towards and experience of oneness with God and all life
Read more about the benefits of Kriya Yoga and what practitioners (Kriysavans) have to say
Annual Initiation & Public Discourse
In order to practice Kriya Yoga one must first participate in an Initiation training, wherebye the correct technique is taught by an authentic teacher. Kriya Yoga Initiation is held once a year in New Zealand, usually in October, and is given by Paramahamsa Prajnananda or one of his appointed teachers. The event is always preceded by one or two free public discourses.
- For DATES of the next Initiation and Public Discourse, please see the events schedule.
- Click here to read more about Initiation into Kriya Yoga
Events / Retreats
Annual Initiation and Public Discourse
Kriya Yoga Initiation is held once a year in New Zealand, usually in October. The event is always preceded by one or two free public discourses. Kriya Yoga NZ Calendar of Events
Weekly Meditations
Once you have been learnt the Meditation and Yoga techniques of Kriya Yoga, you may participate in the weekly, guided meditation sessions.
Meditation Retreats
Occasionally residential retreats are held in New Zealand, run by Paramahamsa Prajnananda or one of his appointed teachers. This is an excellent opportunity to refine and build on your experience of Kriya Yoga. (Please note you must already be initiated in Kriya Yoga to participate in a retreat).