Modern Kriya

Learn about samadhi in Yogananda's Autobiography!

Samadhi in Yogananda's Autobiography The description of Yogananda's first experience of samadhi (superconscious awareness) in his Autobiography of a Yogi has made a considerable impression on Kr...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and the power of forgiveness!

Kriya Yoga and the Power of Forgiveness Despite the powerful techniques of Kriya Yoga, some Kriya yogis reach a plateau in their meditations and can go no further due to unresolved issues. These hi...

Learn secrets to deeper meditation in Kriya Yoga!

Secrets to Deeper Meditation in Kriya Yoga There are three secrets to deeper meditation in Kriya Yoga that are also the three characteristics of phenomena (tilakkhana): impermanence (anicca), sufferin...

Learn five reasons why you're not progressing in Kriya Yoga!

Five Reasons Why You're Not Progressing in Kriya Yoga There are five reasons why you may not be progressing in Kriya Yoga. These include tamasic Kriya, concentrating too hard, constructing states, premature focu...

Learn how to overcome restlessness in Kriya Yoga!

How to Overcome Restlessness in Kriya Yoga Overcoming restlessness in Kriya Yoga or any meditation is not about concentration and absorption, but rather about learning how to let go. In the case of re...

Learn how to attain samadhi in Kriya Yoga!

How to Attain Samadhi in Kriya Yoga Samadhi is considered by many to be the pinnacle of attainment in Kriya Yoga. However, many Kriyabans have trouble transitioning into samadhi due poor habits...

Learn about Kriya Yoga, reincarnation, and rebirth!

Kriya Yoga, Reincarnation, and Rebirth The idea of reincarnation is a key aspect of the cosmology in Kriya Yoga, Vedanta, and other spiritual paths. This idea rests on the fundamental assumption o...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and overcoming anger!

Kriya Yoga and Overcoming Anger Anger (krodha) is a major impediment in spiritual development. Anger is one of the defilements (upakilesas) rooted in the taints (asavas) that color one's co...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and the Seven Enlightenment Factors!

Kriya Yoga and the Seven Enlightenment Factors The perspective that one takes in Kriya Yoga, or any meditation, is crucial for meditative success. The default perspective for most students is an ego-centr...

Learn about Kriya Yoga, Self-Realization, and awakening!

Kriya Yoga, Self Realization, and Awakening The idea of self-realization is a prevalent one in Kriya Yoga circles. This realization of oneness with the soul or atman is seen as an essential component o...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and the origin of suffering!

Kriya Yoga and the Origin of Suffering Kriya Yoga can be an effective practice for understanding the origin of suffering and taking practical steps to mitigate karmic effects. If practiced correct...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and mastering virtue!

Kriya Yoga and Mastering Virtue The ancient sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras gives a clear recipe for virtuous conduct with others. Drawing on the wisdom of the Brahma Viharas (divine abod...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and celibacy!

Kriya Yoga and Celibacy Although some Kriya Yoga schools advocate strict celibacy for their students, this is neither advisable nor was it required for the direct disciples of Lahir...

Are samadhi and enlightenment the same?

Are Samadhi and Enlightenment the Same? In Kriya Yoga and other yogic paths, samadhi is often used as a synonym for enlightenment. Although an experience of samadhi can make a significant impressio...

Kriya Yoga is easy!

Kriya Yoga is Easy! Although Kriya Yoga has many layers, the essence of it is simple, easy to learn, and provides immediate effect. By engaging in diaphragmatic breathing (belly...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and karma!

Kriya Yoga and Karma Some have claimed that Kriya Yoga burns up one's karma and leads to realization. But the way that one does Kriya Yoga has an impact on the way that karmic se...

Learn about common mistakes in Kriya Yoga!

Common Mistakes in Kriya Yoga There are a few common mistakes in Kriya Yoga related to breathing that can impact one's practice. These include the use of upper chest breathing, not exhali...

What is Kriya Yoga?

What is Kriya Yoga? Kriya Yoga is one of the most effective methods for getting into a deep meditative state. From its origins in the 1860s in India as taught by Yogiraj Lahiri...

Practice your Kriya Yoga!

Practice Your Kriya Yoga Some students are interested in the theory behind Kriya Yoga as supported by esoteric terminology. While this provides a mental concept or map of the experie...

Learn about Kriya Yoga, dhyana, and bhakti!

Kriya Yoga, Dhyana, and Bhakti There are some schools of Kriya Yoga that teach students to develop practices of bhakti (devotion) by stirring up one's emotional fervour and projecting that...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and the wandering mind!

Kriya Yoga and the Wandering Mind Distraction or the wandering mind is a common occurrence in meditation. Those who try to suppress or fight with mental distractions end up creating a more di...

Learn about accessing the shamatha jhanas!

Accessing the Shamatha Jhanas Accessing the Shamatha Jhanas, or concentration states, can often be challenging for students. While some students are told to increase their concentration t...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and mastering meditation!

Kriya Yoga and Mastering Meditation Many Kriya yogis think that mastering meditation is completely about attaining perpetual states of bliss, but this is incorrect. While it is important to ind...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and the search for truth!

Kriya Yoga and the Search for Truth Many Kriya yogis have the goal of attaining self-realization through their practice of Kriya Yoga. They may have been influenced by the writings of Yogananda...

Does Sudarshan Kriya Yoga work?

Does Sudarshan Kriya Yoga Work? Although Sudarshan Kriya Yoga is practiced worldwide and has many celebrity endorsements and promotional videos, it is not an effective method for getting in...

Learn the science of Kriya Yoga!

The Science of Kriya Yoga There are principles and best practices that underpin the science of Kriya Yoga. If applied correctly, these principles and practices will consistently resul...

Learn what to do after Kriya Yoga!

What to Do After Kriya Yoga Students of Kriya Yoga often wonder what to do after they have practiced the Kriya techniques. While some sit "in the stillness" and others practice devotion...

Learn about Kriya Yoga and the Four Jhanas!

Kriya Yoga and the Four Jhanas The Four Jhanas (Rupa Jhanas) are meditative states in Buddhism that are a pre-requisite for Vipassana (insight) practice. The Four Jhanas share commonalitie...

Learn about the original Kriya Yoga!

The Original Kriya Yoga The original Kriya Yoga as taught by Lahiri Baba (and retained in its original form in the Panchanan Bhattacharya lineage) is one of the most powerful practi...

Learn the truth about Kundalini Kriya Yoga!

Truth About Kundalini Kriya Yoga Kundalini Kriya Yoga was developed by Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath. Although considered by some as an advanced practice, it has a number of problems which can...