All scriptures declare man to be not a corruptible body, but a living soul; by Kriya he is given a method to prove the scriptural truth.Paramhansa Yogananda
Kriya Yoga is a spiritual path, not just a single technique. The Path of Kriya includes specific techniques of meditation and yoga, along with discipleship and the philosophical understanding from Art and Science of Raja Yoga. After a student has taken our online courses, Ananda Course in Meditation, Art and Science of Raja Yoga, and Course on Discipleship, or their equivalent (the print version or classes at an Ananda Center), they are eligible to take this fourth step on the Path of Kriya Yoga. This course will help you to put all your previous training together into a comprehensive daily practice.
Next Sessions:
- May 13 to August 19, 2024
- September 9 to December 16, 2024
*Enrollment available upon confirmation of having completed Steps 1-3 on the Path of Kriya Yoga.
Tuition: $89.95
What You'll Receive
- Textbook (pdf format).
- Audio learning tracks (mp3 format).
- Video tutorials.
- Interactive forums.
- Regular online discussion meetings with instructor.
- Personal support (via email, telephone, or live chat).
- Certificate of Completion.
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Course Excerpt
Learning Outcome
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Course Excerpt
Paramhansa Yogananda
Learning Outcome
This course offers in-depth exploration on deepening your understanding and practice of the central techniques on the Path of Kriya Yoga. It will help you tune more deeply into the Guru-Disciple relationship as it relates to the path of Kriya. You will learn the AUM technique of meditation and additional practices that will help prepare you for your initiation into the Kriya technique. It will not only expand your understanding of the Path of Kriya Yoga, but will help integrate all your previous training into a comprehensive daily practice.
Participation
This course offers several methods for student engagment. Each lesson contains downloadable reading assignments, digital videos of Swami Kriyananda, and audio learning tracks from various speakers including Swami Kriyananda, Nayaswami Jyotish, and Tyagi Ram. There will be occasional live classes presented by the instructor and special guest speakers. All of the live classes are recorded for students unable to attend live. Each lesson ends with a quiz which allows for further interaction with the course instructor.
The recommended pace of this course is one lesson over two weeks. You will have 14 weeks to complete the six lessons in this course. If you are unable to complete the course, the instructor can work with you by offering either an extension or re-enrollment in the next session offered.
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Course Outline
Before You Begin
- Reading Assignment: Introduction and How to Use Lessons
- Daily Meditation Practice Requirements for Kriya Yoga
Assignments
- Reading Assignment: Preparation For Kriya Yoga, Part One
- Audio (mp3) Swami Kriyananda on Receptivity
- Video: Energization Exercises
- Video: Better Breathing in Meditation & Pranayama
Activities
- Lesson One Quiz
Additional Resource
- Bonus Video: Free Your Breath
- Chant: I Awake in Thy Light by Swami Kriyananda
Assignments
- Reading Assignments: Anatomy of Yoga Part One (Philosophy and Meditation)
- Reading Assignments: Anatomy of Yoga Part Two (Philosophy and Meditation)
- Audio (mp3) Swami Kriyananda on Anatomy of Yoga Part One
- Audio (mp3) Swami Kriyananda on Anatomy of Yoga Part Two
Activities
- Lesson Two Quiz
Assignments
- Reading Assignment: Preparation For Kriya Yoga, Part Two
- Video: Demonstrating the AUM Technique
- Audio (mp3) AUM Technique with Nayaswami Jyotish
- Audio (mp3) Chanting AUM at the Chakras with Swami Kriyananda
Activities
- Lesson Three Quiz
Additional Resource
- Chant: Fill Me With the Sound of Aum by Swami Kriyananda
Assignments
- Reading Assignment: Preparation for Kriya Yoga, Part Three
- Article: Devotion: Your Protection in Difficult Times by Swami Kriyananda
- Audio (mp3) Kriya Yoga Preparation with Swami Kriyananda
Activities
- Lesson Four Quiz
Additional Resource
- Chant: O God Beautiful by Paramhansa Yogananda
Assignments
- Reading Assignment: Preparation for Kriya Yoga, Part Four
- Video: Maha Mudra
- Audio (mp3) Science of Yoga with Swami Kriyananda
Activities
- Lesson Five Quiz
Additional Resource
- Chant: Why O Mind Wanderest Thou by Paramhansa Yogananda
Assignments
- Reading Assignment: Preparation For Kriya Yoga, Part Five
Activities
- Lesson Six Quiz
Additional Resource
- Chant: No Birth, No Death by Paramhansa Yogananda
After the completion of all six lessons and quizzes, you can receive your Certificate of Completion.
Once you have completed the course, you can make arrangements with the course instructor, Director of Ananda’s Kriya Sangha, for Kriya Initiation.
Course Instructors
Devalila Veenhof
Devalila, Director of Ananda Kriya Sangha for North and South America, has been practicing and sharing Parmahansa Yogananda’s teachings for over 20 years. Previous to her current role in the Ananda Kriya Sangha, she served as Director of Online with Ananda for nearly 10 years, where she developed and taught online courses – all based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and his Direct Disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Previous to her time at Online with Ananda, she served over seven years archiving talks by Swami Kriyananda for Treasures Along the Path. Devalila is originally from Lake Tahoe in Northern California and first discovered Ananda in 1996. That same year, she became a Certified Meditation and Ananda Yoga Teacher and taught in her home town. In 1998 she moved to Ananda Village – where she now lives with her husband Vishnu. Devalila’s great joy and gifts are in supporting and encouraging people, wherever they are spiritually, and helping them find their next step along their journey toward Self-realization. 
69 reviews for Preparation for Kriya Yoga
Fantastic course with great instructors who are well attuned to Yoganandaji and Swamiji. Best Kriya preparation one can imagine. Highly recommended!!
Without words. I highly recommend taking part in this course.
Preparation for Kriya Yoga is a very important and impactful experience on the path to Kriya and to the ultimate goal to connect with consciousness that is already within us. The process rightfully is long term with gradual change as the devotee sticks with the teachings. This class provides additional important techniques to work with as well as is a time when the devotee really begins to incorporate the teachings regularly into their life, if they haven’t already. The teachings and the ongoing guidance provided by the class facilitators is done with much grace and is so full of wisdom, Master is surely is speaking through them. True participation in the teachings of this class further our attunement to God and Gurus and the beautiful awareness that we are all unconditionally loved, accepted and included.
This course helped me to understand what I have been missing in my life. The instructors were informative and to the point. I have really enjoyed the online classes without it I might have never known Paramhansa Yogananda! Many Blessings!
This course is very well written and concise, and includes much helpful guidance and wisdom from the teachers. I highly recommend it for anyone pursuing the path of yoga for personal spiritual growth.
Preparation for Kriya Yoga course was wonderful experience which made me establish daily routine with necessary techniques which I can now say with confidence, I know how to do, understand the benefits of them and also what is essential to focus on when doing them.
My person experience was, that this course was fantastic because of Devalila. She has an open heart and is there with her super kind energy, showing us the results of being on this path, how it should look like. She is a gem and I want Ananda to know this. Devalila wasn’t textbook oriented and dry, she was radiant of what she was teaching. She sew it for me all in a very human/divine heartfelt way. Her tone remained loving all the time and I could feel her generosity in answering our questions when at times they would go round and round and round. She would keep bringing us back to what is important like a Mother. I am touched when I meet on a spiritual path people that have the ability to touch the hearts of others. Devalila for sure is a great example of this. Thank you.
Others have spoken at length about the benefits of this course: the high quality of teaching and clear expectations, the warm encouragement, and the companionship of a beloved cohort of gurubais. I appreciate how this entire course of study, and in particular , the last course, prepared me, step by step, for the joyful gift of Kriya Initiation. You may marvel, as I have, at the sweet progression of techniques and requirements which work their magic through our trusting obedience, and help us unfold like a lotus that now blooms forever with a fullness that comes through the Kriya initiation and faithful ongoing practice. This path and its unique practice of Kriya is a fountain of healing and joy for us and for the whole world.
Hi, I would like to add my comments on the series of Kriya preparation courses:
With the completion of the series of four Kriya preparation courses, one of the conversion periods of my life came to an end. It was a wonderful time and a time made the most of. It was a great experience and anchoring in what I was intuitively drawn to. The blessing was the professional and supremely supportive guidance of the instructors, and in this fourth course, the very interested and inquisitive and mutually supportive fellow disciples. Above all, I take away an even greater sense of detachment than at the beginning of this series, an even greater sense of connectedness and the tremendous support that sincere devotees receive on their path of Self-realization. Love, reciprocity, gratitude, peace in acceptance, and the strength and will to continue with the sangha to fulfill the potential of humanity. The words look big, but the reality they crudely describe is very simple and true :)
Jai Guru.
The Preparation for Kriya course, the fourth step of the Path of Kriya series, has been the most wonderful experience! This course integrates all of what was learned throughout the previous 3 steps, and provides the perfect foundation for taking the next step of Kriya Yoga Initiation. I could feel Master’s divine love and wisdom flowing through the teachers. I felt so uplifted by the support and guidance from both the teachers and fellow gurubai in the very active discussion forum, and every question was treated with great care and circumspection. Questions were always addressed from the perspective of what Master himself said or did, and you could feel the truth of that resounding within your heart. I feel deeply connected to all of the gurubai in my cohort and so glad we have been able to support each other through this beautiful process of preparing for Kriya Yoga initiation. I feel extremely fortunate to have been drawn to this path, and I am especially grateful to Devalila, Hridaya and Nayaswami Maria for sharing Master’s light. AUM Guru, JAI Guru!
This amazing course solidified all of the material from the previous 3 courses on the path to Kriya initiation. It is a beautiful conclusion to a year’s journey. My devotion and love for Master grows with each passing day ! The love, support, prayers, and writings, provided by the instructors lifted me to a new level of understanding and practice. I am ever so grateful !
Thank -you!
Mary T
Justin, TX
I am delighted to share my heartfelt experience with ”Preparation for Kriya Yoga” Step 4 on the path of Kriya Yoga at Ananda. This spiritual haven has become my true home, where I have been embraced by boundless love. In this sacred space, connected with Paramahansa Yogananda, I have discovered my path – the simplest, sweetest, and most profound journey, leading me to the fulfillment and embrace of God.
Just like the steps before it, the fourth step has been instrumental in guiding me on the path of devotion and how to connect with it. These daily practices have become a ritual of devotion and a means of connecting with the Divine. I express my gratitude for the unwavering support of the teachers and for everything shared in the course and through the experiences of fellow seekers. Thank you for facilitating this rediscovery and alignment.
I wholeheartedly recommend embracing the daily practice and persevering in the teachings presented in the course, along with the texts and practices provided. If you feel the calling, step forward with confidence. Ananda is not just a place; it’s a sanctuary where you can find your inner joy and connection with the divine. Thank you for this profound journey. My heart is filled with immense joy, and I encourage others to embark on this transformative path.
What a lovely course! I so appreciate the thoughtful and thorough way this course was presented. The instructors were available always for simple and complex questions. Their wisdom from Swami was apparent and palpable. It is great with all of these courses to be able to go back and listen, read and review. It helps to do this, renews the energy, keeps the inspiration fresh. Just deep gratitude for all that was shared, the new understandings, and my own commitment that was stoked. Thank you!
This course is critical to helping one prepare for Kriya yoga. I learned powerful techniques such as the “AUM Technique,” “Hong Sau in the Spine,” and “Mahamudra.” I also learned supplemental techniques such as “Navi Kriya” and “AUM at the Chakras” to help with concentration during meditation. The techniques were not easy at first, particularly the “AUM Technique,” but as the course progressed, I got more comfortable with it and other techniques, and they have now become an integral part of my daily meditation practice. The course also emphasized the importance of cultivating devotion and attunement to the Guru since techniques by themselves are not enough for Self-Realization. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and went out of their way to clarify our questions regarding the core concepts of Kriya yoga and the correct practice of the techniques. I would highly recommend this course to all sincere seekers as a final step in the preparation for Kriya yoga.
An amazing time. I grew so much in such a small period of time. The teachers do a great job of helping you each step along the way. Thank you!
The Preparation of Kriya course was a great continuation of the 4 others, I will definitely recommand it to anyone who is thinking about pursuing this path. The support and the knowledge of the teachers cannot be stressed enough. The community of student are your soul family and you make great friends in the process.
I am so grateful that I have found Ananda and this path
The Preparation For Kriya Yoga Program has been a wonderful experience. I greatly appreciate the teachers, the content, the practices, the communication, the support and the ease of navigation of each program I have taken. The path toward Kriya Yoga has been so well designed. Each reading, video and step perfectly builds on one another. I feel very well prepared and very excited for Kriya initiation!
The Preparation for Kriya Yoga course has truly been a great blessing. The treatment of the subject was broad and deep. The material covered was rich with philosophical structure and replete with practical insight. Moreso than all of those accoutrements was the loving and dedicated staff who labored to present the material with completeness, precision, and care. The spirit of Kriya was alive and well throughout every aspect of the course. We weren’t just learning about Kriya, we were constructing the archway through which we moved toward the beating heart of God.
I am truly thankful for the patient, kind guidance provided by our teachers on this path, especially those involved in Preparation for Kriya. The materials in the lessons helped to frame the teachings in ways that allow me to expand my practice and understanding in exquisitely meaningful ways. Om, Shanti Shanti Shanti
This course is a true gem, which is rightly kept as the last step before giving Kriya Initiation.
Where should I start? All the instructors, the course content is filled with a thoughtful and Divine filled teaching. It takes a lot time, effort, practice and dedication to teach such a course. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed practicing all the techniques taught in this course. The experiences that I’ve felt practicing each technique is unique and Divinely. And when you add Master’s into the mix then that’s a great boost in the whole experience I felt. All these experiences and depth of knowledge was only possible with the guidance of Devalila, Nayaswami Maria, Hridaya were excellent engaging with all of us, answering to questions as soon as they were posted.
I truly appreciate the effort put in by the instructors and all the teachers who helped impart this knowledge. Thank you each and every one of you.
Namaste
All at Ananda share their wisdom and God’s grace freely in each class. Preparation for Kriya Yoga illuminates the path for all in our life’s journey toward self-realization through Kriya Yoga, Hong Sau, Aum, Navi Kriya, Maha Mudra, Energization, and deep Meditation. Devalila, you have my eternal and humble gratitude. Thank you.
A transformative experience that has been a true blessing. I am thankful for having been given such profound knowledge of God and Guru.
With Love,
Michelle
My very Dears, I just wish to express that if all Ananda courses have been an unforgettable experience, the Preparation for Kriya is the most. I believe the reason is that each step bring us higher, and as all the previous Teachers have don such a good job, these have now pave the way even higher. How can a human being – on the way to Heaven – humbly express in words what the heart knows best!
Just Thanks!!
The whole course has been really great! Good timing, well explained, and easy to follow. It has deepened my knowledge of the techniques and my attunement to our Guru. Thank you!
This series of courses through Ananda has blessed me first and foremost, with a personal relationship with our Guru, which I will nurture through devotion and applying his teachings. I come away from these courses with elevated awareness of my behaviors and reactions in daily life. I often “catch myself” in the moment, or directly afterwards, of my habitual patterns of physical and mental responses. I have come to realize that my will alone is not enough to overcome my patterns. It will be by appealing to the help of our Guru and his emissaries (the teachers of Ananda) and putting into practice the techniques we have learned that I may begin to gain control of the energy within, dissolve the vortices of past karma in the astral spine, thus releasing trapped energy and enabling it to be directed upward to the spiritual eye and to eventual freedom. So much of this course has been about awakening and remembering.
I look forward to continuing on the path of self-realization and am deeply grateful to Ananda and all our teachers who work so selflessly in service to the Master’s mission. Thank you from my heart!
Maureen
Jai Guru,
It was truly and amazing a beautiful journey I never experienced in my life before. Throughout this journey always felt blessed by master and by entire leneage of Kriya Yoga. It help me to deepen my thoughts more attune towards this path of kriya. Just like you mentioned I started reading books for review and every time I am learning something new. It’s great.. !!! This is never ending process and I have strong faith on master that he will keep us all engaged on the path surely he has great plan ahead for everyone. Only we have to maintain our courage will consistency and commitment and 100% efforts for our 25% part.
Thank you very much Devalila , nayaswami Maria ji lisa and everyone of this course to make our life journey beautiful and spritual. Your devotion to this great path is truly inspiration and great motivation to all of us.
Pranam 🙏
A beautiful discovery of keeping on finding my ‘Self’ in this journey. I am calmer, regaining my confidence, clarity of thought and I accept the state of what is. Thanks to the magnetism and attunement tools provided in the course.
Love and light
Bathandwa
This course has deepened my attunement to Yoganandaji and the whole lineage of the Masters. The subtle guidance of the instructors Devalila, Maria and Lisa was was of great help and support. I warmly recommend this course to all Truth seekers to find their way Home in Divine Freedom.
The Masters are showing the way and are waiting for us…
Looking very much for the Journey ahead,
Darja
I have just been scrolling through and reading all the reviews below and am in awe of the outpourings of gratitude from those that have taken this course and all those courses leading up to it. I add my eternal gratitude in bucket loads! The exceptional qualities of these beautiful teachers who are so very present to our individual paths and needs reflects Masters constant guidance and the presence of the lineage. As with every course so far on this journey of kriya yoga the content, pace and Satsangs are designed to prepare us for deepening our path and now our commitment to kriya. We learn more techniques at a manageable pace that have the potential to carry us far. Every Single Question we have is answered. And often very quickly. I cannot thank Master, Devalilia, Nayaswami Maria and Lisa enough.
It’s deep, it’s powerful, it’s worth doing! Devalila stated during the first webinar that this is ‘where the rubber hits the road’ and she wasn’t wrong. Actually I’m finding it hard to put into words just how profound the experience of doing this course was for me and clearly.the other truly lovely souls also on the course. Devalila, Maria and Lisa were a great team who gave so much of themselves and responded so quickly to our questions. The webinars were inspirational as were these wonderful tutors. Thankyou so much.
This course has been invaluable in providing the next steps to understanding and living by the teachings of our incredible line of Masters, exemplified by our Guru Paramhansa Yogananda, and his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Especially powerful has been the openness of the teachers, Devalila, Maria and Lisa, in answering all our questions, no matter how small, to clarify anything that comes up; they keep things at a grounded and practical level, so that the student feels well-prepared to take the next steps. There is no hurrying, no rushing; their goal is that each one goes at the pace that is most natural for the individual…the spiritual life is just that – for life. Having these teachers as living examples of ones truly attuned to our Guru and the goal of self-realization is a gift beyond measure. Blessings and joy abound.
A wonderful class with brilliant teachers who are open, honest, accessible and who truly wish to help us attune ourselves to the Awe-Some lineage of Masters who came before sharing this practice.
I highly recommend this class to all looking to further their devotion and depth on this Path.
This course is perfect for anyone wishing to deepen there meditation practice. The instructors freely share their in-depth knowledge and experience.
I highly recommend this coarse.
What a wonderful journey this has been. Thank you Devalila, Nayaswami Maria and Lisa for all your support, guidance and wisdom. The videos were very helpful in demonstrating the techniques. The lessons and webinars were very informative. This course has deepened my spiritual practice and I highly recommend it. With deep gratitude and blessings, Shanti
This course is for all those who want to enhance their experience of life in terms of love, peace, calmness, joy, bliss, light, sound and power. The contents of the course and mediation techniques provide further insight into various aspects of the science of Kriya Yoga. Practice of the techniques, as prescribed, coupled with love and devotion, for God and Guru, feels like coming home. The course makes us look for right things, at the right place, and helps us in knowing the region, beyond reason. The course not only prepares one for Kriya initiation but also helps in building capacity to act efficiently, and effectively in the outer world. Feel blessed to be at the feet of the Master. Words are not enough to express my gratitude to Swami Kriyananda who played key role in spreading the wisdom and teachings of the Master, which goes a long way in uplifting the mankind. I am also very grateful to the course instructors Devalila, Nayaswami Maria and Lisa for their blessings, guidance and support. And it was a matter of joy to learn from the experiences shared by fellow participants, who were wonderful.
What a great course. Devalila and Maria are so wonderful trainers, they were able to create divine connection effortlessly. This course has enriched me greatly, now I do feel greater connectivity to Guru and God. Teachings & techniques provided in this course are priceless. I feel, I have made significant progress in my spiritual journey.
All the blessings to the wonderful teachers
Sudhir
As with all of Ananda’s courses, this has been another wonderful experience which has deepened my attunement with Master and this path.
I have such a deep appreciation for this Prep for Kriya Course and for all of you. I could never have imagined the beauty of it all…..There are so many things I want to say, but so difficult to express in words — yet one image that’s come to me is my being given such a beautifully wrapped gift that is literally vibrating with radiance. Opening the box, I smile as I see such a lovely gift inside and another small box, also beautifully wrapped and even more vibrant than the first! I open that second box, wherein lies yet another wonderful gift and yes, a third box, a bit smaller and even more light-filled. These gifts continue on and on until the last box, the sixth box, the tiniest yet the brightest and most love-filled. I open this box and experience the entire universe within, expanding … thousands of suns and moons glowing, radiating, and embracing. Divine Mother. Divine Love. Jai Guru Aum.
Thank you a thousand times.
This is a VERY powerful course seeded with much love and wisdom. Devalila, Nayaswami Maria and Lisa have been profoundly helpful in carefully directing us closer to God and helping us grow our love to devine mother. Each answer to our on line questions were delivered with so much depth and loving attention. It gave us confidence to open up and feel any question will be answered with upmost respect and thoughtfulness. I feel so very grateful to have received so much from this course .Many Thanks and blessings!
I have learned lifetimes of wisdom about myself and yoga from this course…..in just a short three months time. It’s been truly transformational. Who was I before this course? How did I even function without this new understanding? Practicing the techniques, correctly and consistently with devotion, opens up the possibility of ever-expanding, ever-new joy. What a gift to be part of Ananda’s wise progression of courses on the path to Kriya and self-realization.
The teachings, the teachers and everything about this course is perfect for this moment and place on the path. For me the most beneficial parts were the excellent commentary and insights of the instructors and always with such wisdom, kindness and patience. The other part would be the ability to interact with the other students and the fact that part of our homework required us to share elements of our own journey, practice and insights. I feel well prepared for the next step of Kriya and know that if I have any questions or concerns I will be fully supported and encouraged.
An amazing experience. This course brought the earlier lessons full circle for me. Learning to deepen my meditation practice, how breathing techniques energize the astral spine and so many other lessons made this course a joy. The instructors took care to ensure students knew they could ask questions as necessary for clarification and guidance. A wonderful and spiritually uplifting experience.
This is very great course and brings one step closer to guru and the god. Devalila and Nayasawami are great people and helps you in all ways possible to your questions and concerns and also suggest corrections if any required. Get enrolled and come close to guru to realize who you are and why you are here.
Thank you to all co travelers .
Raghu
I feel blessed to have found these teachings! I have been taking courses following the path to Kriya yoga for the last year. I have learned so much and know I will continue to grow in my meditation practice because of this training. The instructors are exceptional and provide a safe space for learning through their wisdom and compassion. Thank you Devalila, Anandi and Nayaswami Maria and many blessings!
I thank Guru for zoom, and I thank Ananda for their teachers. Lots of format for meditation . Lots of techniques to build Kriya yoga bridge. I’m so grateful & how wonderful to be in your presence you’re doing a terrific job always helping me. Shedding the light of friendly service. Thank you, Light Love & Joy Toni
Having only been on the path for a little less than a year, I have changed my life for the better. The calmness and devotion is becoming very powerful. I realize there is so much more to accomplish………NOW is the time
A course I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to come to know God and themselves more deeply.
Deeply insightful. I have learned so much more about yoga in this last course then I have in the last 5 years of my life. these courses are laid out in a easy to understand format that will benefit you for years to come on your spiritual journey. Thank you
Preparation for Kriya Yoga has taken me on an adventure into deep inquiry in self-realization and applied me with techniques that will last with me forever. I have made and embraced many positive changes throughout the duration of the course, with challenges along the way, however, I have learned and still learning if you don’t have challenges you are unable to experience true wisdom and ultimate growth.
Through the grace of God and Guru, I am grateful, for the teachings, techniques, and support, that I have received.
With many blessings
Dinah
Although I have a long way to go on I am beyond blessed that I have had the opportunity to take part in these lessons. It is so amazing to me that no matter how many times I read an Ananda book or take a lesson I still learn something new. I just wanted to say thank you to all of the wonderful souls who have given so much time and love to make this invaluable knowledge available to us all in these trying times. Thank you all so very much. Aum Peace Amen.
The course is perfect should you desire Kriya Yoga Initiation. The course content is dense and yet the instructors are very skillful to assist various backgrounds and levels of preparation along the path to access this depth with sensitivity and care. The course and the community are exceptionally prepared to do this work given to us by our gurus. I am grateful for their devotion.
I am aware that my journey has been preparing me for Kriya Yoga initiation all my life.
I highly recommend this course. If you are ready, the course will not disappoint.
Blessings on your journey
I am a beginner in meditation and at the end of this one year I see that I have changed in profound and positive ways . Now my today list and my ideal day list are one and the same, which I thought was impossible a year ago .I feel blessed to be a part of Ananda and am grateful for the well written course material , the awesome teachers and my friendly Gurubhais sharing their thoughts and experiences, making this journey life changing.
Karen E. Beck, Rochester, NY
What a delightful pearl dive! This has been one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences of my 54 year life. I will begin a. Part time job soon to save the money to travel to Nevada City in hopes of receiving. Kriya. You are all Great Souls on this luminous path!.. We are all light-filled rays of God here on Earth and I know my cup truly “runneth over” with JOY,JOY,JOY today…. In Divine Friendship, KB
I now understand that all my life experiences were tailor-made to lead me back Home. I struggled for several years with a physical disability that limited my movements, and that struggle caused me suffering. Only when I accepted the situation and handed it over to the Higher Power that resides in me (and in all of creation) did the situation clear up and spiritual opportunities began to appear that led me to the path of meditation, Kriya Yoga, and union with the Father.
About 15 years ago I read the Autobiography of a Yogi and fell in love with Kriya Yoga. So I contacted SRF and took the correspondence course for a year. But when I was told that I had to travel to the USA to receive initiation, the situation became complicated and I was unable to travel. The years passed and I continued the daily practice of meditation, improving it more and more, in depth and duration. From time to time he thought of the initiation I had not done and felt sad. And then the pandemic happened and I had to be confined at home working remotely via the computer. More free time led me to search the Internet for Kriya Yoga, and suddenly I came across Ananda’s website (which I wasn’t aware of) announcing the online course. I realized immediately that it was my opportunity I had been waiting for so long. I signed up immediately and have been taking courses in the curriculum for a year. And here I am, very close to realizing my old dream: to be initiated into Kriya Yoga.
My gratitude is immense. I am grateful to God who led me to Ananda in an unexpected way and I am grateful to all Ananda instructors and to the community that seeks Light and Self-realization.
Indeed, God’s ways are unfathomable, but His call in our hearts is irresistible.
Thank you dear sisters and brothers, companions on this wonderful trip, each one in his own way and in the place where each one lives. OM Shanti.
Another beautiful offering from Ananda. Many new techniques are offered to further a lifetime of practice. The written and supplemental audio and video materials are all very helpful. The instructors teach and offer advice in an open,, compassionate and non-judgmental way. This allows for the students to share more openly.and discuss various questions, experiences and concerns on the class forum page. I found this to be as benef8cial as any other part of the class. Others often posted about subjects I had been thinking of and wondering about. Time after time, the instructors provided useful, clarifying feedback. We were all learning from each other. A powerful experience, ultimately conducted at our own pace. I highly recommend continuing along and taking this offering in preperatuin of Kriya.
I found the “Preparation for Kriya” course is a stepping stone in meditation and is built upon techniques learned during previous courses. I found that the pace of this course was perfect. We learned new techniques during each lesson. Two weeks during lessons provided us enough time to practice and hone techniques. The discussion forum was beneficial. Both teachers Devalila and Anandi, answered questions asked by students very patiently and profoundly. I had similar questions too. This course has changed my life. I was able to increase the meditation time. I could add a second practice during the day. Overall my life has become very positive. I recommend this life-changing course to all of you.
An excellent course full of lots of different practical techniques and theory.
This course will help further develop any spiritual aspirant on the path to Kriya Yoga.
With Blessings,
Alex
A wonderful course and a beautiful way to dive even deeper into the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and the lineage of gurus and great masters.
I am extremely grateful for what was shared and what I learned to enhance my meditation practice and deepen my devotion. I am looking forward to continuing to learn and practice while seeking GOD!
It has been a soul-satisfying few weeks! This course is highly recommended for anyone wanting to deepen their connection with God and Guru.
Aum,
Bhavna
A wonderful course that introduces new techniques in the Kriya path. Both the content and the instruction were very helpful in deepening my meditation practice and devotion to Master and the lineage of gurus. This course will definitely challenge you and help you prepare for receiving Kriya.
Jai guru,
Paul
This was an amazing course which there are no words to describe. It truly helped my devotion and connection to Master. Thank you for changing lives and for helping my heart to open!
This course, as well as the three previous ones on the path to Kriya Yoga, has been a blessing in my life. One of the things I appreciate the most is that how each step, each course, each lesson is designed to help you advance in digestible increments and if needed, can be adjusted to your personal pace. Life threw me a couple of curve balls and forced me to slow down in many areas of my life. I asked for the needed extension and it was granted.
Its also nice that you are accompanied by seasoned veterans (thank you Devalila and Anandi), for when you have questions, you are supplied with wise answers, and at the same time, you are trusted to be able to trust your own inner experiences and encouraged when you need it. It was a very balanced mix between the inner and the outer for me and I would suggest it to anyone who’s taken the first three steps on the Path to Kriya Yoga who is serious about continuing on this path…and even if you aren’t , it would still be good to take it to learn a new level of spiritual discipline (if this is something you feel called to cultivate). The insights I’ve gained because I took this course are invaluable! I know that each person’s path is an individual one, but I truly believe that if you did the first 3 classes, this fourth class will be an asset to your personal growth, as its structured to help you where you are at!
The deeper I move into Yogananda’s teachings and the more I study and practice, I’m finding more peace in my stressful life. I feel very supported and encouraged by all the instructors I’ve had along my journey. The more I let go of expectations and move along with experiencing without self judgement, the more I experience Divine Peace. I’m so very grateful to this program and feel like it’s been a life line through some very difficult times in my life.
Many Blessings,
Deborah
Colorado
This course has been an immense benefit to me, and I really appreciate it being available online. The course helped me in many ways, especially in understanding the Path on a deeper level and preparing for the initiation into Kriya itself.
Meditation techniques as well as other important aspects of kriya Yoga are well explained, and if there is anything unclear, Devalila and Anandi will explain it in detail. In addition, their answers are always of unexpected depth and are a great inspiration for deepening spiritual practice.
I am deeply grateful for this course!
Preparation for Kriya Yoga completed my training in becoming a Kriyaban (practicing Kriya Yogi). New core techniques were taught and demonstrated, devotion was modeled, habits were formed. The instructors were ever-present to clarify, advise and encourage. The presentation of the course material was continuously improved and enhanced, with authentic teachings from Paramhansa Yogananda. This was online, yet I felt I was part of the Ananda community. What a service they provide, with their lifelong commitments, to interested seekers!
The Path of Kriya Yoga has been an 18 month journey for me. I received Kriya initiation in January 2021, which was a new beginning for me. The amount of personal support and attention given to class members through email and Zoom is pretty amazing. It doesn’t end. Access to ongoing support and further training materials is provided to new Kriyabans.
For those who want direct experience of this path, I encourage you to finish the initiatory journey. Take the Preparation for Kriya Yoga course, then receive Kriya as taught by Yogananda and described in his Autobiography. I found it to be well worth the effort.
An excellent course with a lot of information.
Give a frame to what has been learned before.
The course addresses new meditation techniques as well as the attunement and energetic aspects.
Allow to deepen the practice of meditation and the understanding of all the energy processes.
I highly recommend this course.
This is a wonderful course. There are a lot of techniques to learn before we receive Kriya and this course lays it all out in written, audio and video format.
It is great to connect so closely via Skype or Zoom with the teachers who do their best to ensure that we are learning the techniques and that we have the support we need.
This is the perfect course for anyone seriously considering Kriya initiation. I highly recommend it.
Nick
Although already a Kriyaban, the Kriya Yoga Preparation Intensive class proved to be not only insightful but also deepening on a knowledge and devotional level. Re-exploring the techniques allowed me to identify where I was lacking and to refine each tool. The teacher is fabulous, a very deep soul dedicated to helping others thrive in their Kriya practice. Workshops and classes, held by other amazing teachers, on subjects like the chakras, devotion or deeper breathing practice, add a special dimension to an already awesome class.
I highly recommend this course to anyone preparing for Kriya Yoga initiation but also to any Kriyaban looking to refresh and deepen their existing practice.
Many thanks and blessings!
In Joy,
Mimi Lau
This online course was a great help because I live far from Ananda Europe center. Attending this course allowed me to get a great amount of information as well as teachings to improve my daily practice and better preparing for my Kriya initiation.
I took initiation at Ananda Assisi in November 2017. I lived days of strong feelings there, trials too, but also a great joy at the end. I think that something has changed forever in my life.
I hope everyone can live such a great experience.
Many blessings
Alessio
from Palermo (Italy)
The most beautiful part of the Preparation for Kriya Yoga class to me wa the live satsangs. The connection to the Masters was felt deeply, it lifted up my spirits and it was a time of pure devotional offering to God and Master, and made me forget everything else.
Another prominent feature of the class that made a great impact was the unique personal support and guidance received by the instructor via one-on-one video meetings apart from emails and/or phone calls. The friendly and helpful nature of the instructor gave me an opportunity to open up, ask questions, find the next steps towards Kriya initiation, and learn more about the programs at Ananda Village.
The knowledge shared by Swamiji and Nayaswami Jyotish in the audio lessons was rich and profound. It was also a joy to participate in the forums with other devotional truth-seeking souls and read about their journey. Thank you, Love and blessings! – Kiran L