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Intro to Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga is a meditation technique that quickly accelerates one’s spiritual growth. It was first made widely known by Paramhansa Yogananda in his Autobiography of a Yogi. According to Yogananda, Kriya is the most effective technique available to mankind today for reaching the goal of Yoga: union with the Divine.
Here you can find information on how to receive initiation into Kriya Yoga through Ananda, where it has been taught to thousands of seekers for over 35 years. Its effectiveness has been proven in the lives of people from all walks of life, religion, and nationality.
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What is Ananda?
Ananda is a global movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality. Ananda was founded in 1968 by Yogananda’s direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda, widely recognized as one of the leading spiritual teachers in the world today.
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Intro to Meditation
Getting Started in Meditation - Free introductory course to help you get started in your meditation practice. Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Topics include:
- Meditation Keys for Beginners
- Be Still and Know
- How to Sit Comfortably
- Practical Hints for Meditation
- Meditate with Relaxation
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