Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga stems from Yoga as described in the Bhagavad Gita but it is primarily from Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga. ‘Kri” means action of the elements, while “Ya” means soul. Kriya Yoga concentrates on the relationship between breath and mind. It was said that Mahatavar Babaji in 1861 brought the technique to the people through his disciple Shri Shyamacharan. It was Lahiri Mahasaya who revived the system.
Kriya Yoga is a quick and easy path. Every technique is passed down from guru to disciple, master to aspirant, teacher to student. They believe in the relationship of the breath and mind which influences one another. It is also said that people who practice this system move to a path of increased spirituality, are tranquil, and in a state of God-communion.
First made known to the public through the book “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramhansa Yogananda, Kriya Yoga is the fastest way to be united with the Divine. It hastens the spiritual growth of a person and has been proven effective.
Kriya Yoga is done by controlling energy or Pranayama. Following a spiritual path, one practices Meditation, right way of living, and in union with the Divine. According to Lahiri Mahasaya in his Introduction to the Gita, there are 5 points of Kriya: Pranayama, seeing Yonimudra in the eye, tongue going to the head, staying in the Bindu and listening to the sound and keeping the star from the throat to the forehead.
Not only does Kriya Yoga concentrate on heading to a spiritual path, it also refers to actions designed to remove distractions of the body and mind. It makes use of mantras and Meditation which help bring calmness and control of both body and mind. The techniques of Kriya Yoga include:
- Preparing the body with different stretching and bending exercises
- Preparing the mind with Yoga techniques
- Practicing Meditation and including mantras in it
- Incorporating Pranayama
- Learning how to use Kriya Pranayama
- Adding mudras to gain more energy and control over the flow of energy
- If you are already experienced, try incorporating Higher Kriyas.
The basis of Kriya Yoga’s practice is centered on the breath, soul, and mind. Because of this, Kriya Yoga can be easily practiced and can be incorporated in any type of exercise that you are already doing. Practicing Kriya Yoga can lead to a self-realization and ultimate freedom. Its purpose is to be united with God, achieve happiness in life and have spiritual oneness with everything.
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