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“By
deeper, longer, thirsty, guru-given meditation comes this celestial
samadhi.”
-Paramhansa Yogananda |
Ananda
East Kriya Sangha
P.O. Box 197, Hopkinton, RI 02833
401-377-8007 kriyayoga@anandaeast.org |
| Step
1 on the path of Kriya Yoga. The
Art and Science of Kriya Yoga— meditation |
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Reduce tension and stress, feel happier, relaxed, and at peace with
yourself. |
| •Improve
your health, mental clarity, and vitality. |
| •Develop
a more intuitive, heart-centered way of life. |
| •Discover
and explore your inner spiritual nature. |
| Personal
and spiritual growth is a dynamic process of deepening you connection
with your inner self. Essential to this process is the practice of
daily meditation. This 3 hour workshop is intended for all students
who would like to begin a regular, daily routine of meditation in
their home. You will learn a variety of meditation tools to help you
relax, concentrate, reduce stress, and increase your intuitive powers.
For those interested in Kriya Yoga, the techniques taught in this
class form a foundation for future practices. |
| Suggested reading: |
Lessons in Meditation,
Part 1 |
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Step
2 on the path of Kriya Yoga. Energization
Workshop |
What
Are The Energization Exercises?
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Paramhansa
Yogananda taught a series of exercises to increase your energy by
drawing on the source of infinite power and cosmic energy.
Explore the link between will power and energy, and how to strengthen
both. “The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy”
is a universal principle for success in meditation, Kriya Yoga and
practical, daily life. This workshop will make you aware of the flow
of life force within your body, help you direct and strengthen it,
and teach you how to draw upon energy’s Cosmic Source. The “Energization
Exercises” taught in this workshop are practiced daily by those
wishing to receive Kriya Initiation |
| Suggested reading: |
Lessons in Meditation,
Part 1 |
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| Step
3 on the path of Kriya Yoga. Discipleship |
What
Is Discipleship and
Why Is It Important?
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The
guru/disciple relationship is an essential ingredient to success on
the spiritual path, for it is through attunement, receptivity and
grace that we attain our goal. This workshop discusses the nature
of a spiritual guru, why one needs such a guide, the role of Paramhansa
Yogananda in the life of Kriya yogis, and how an attitude of discipleship
serves us well in all aspects of life, whatever our particular path.
Suggested reading : Lessons in Discipleship. (Required for those wishing
to receive Kriya Initiation.)
Note about Discipleship:Kriya Initiation is offered to students
who feel themselves to be disciples of the gurus of Self-Realization—Jesus
Christ, Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar and
Paramhansa Yogananda. Students are asked to affirm this inner commitment
with a outer vow of discipleship. This can be done at any point prior
to Kriya Initiation. All Ananda centers offer a simple Discipleship
Vow Ceremony. Copies of the vow are available upon request. Students
are encouraged to give this important decision due consideration and,
when possible, to take the Step 3 Discipleship workshop beforehand. |
| Suggested reading: |
Lessons in Meditation,
Part 1 |
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| Step
4 on the path of Kriya Yoga. The
Aum Technique of Meditation |
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Upon
completion of Workshops 1 through 3, and after being firmly established
in a regular meditation routine, a student is ready to learn this
more advanced technique of listening to the inner sounds of the chakras,
the subtle astral centers of energy in the spine. With practice, one
attunes to the cosmic sound of Aum, the Holy Ghost vibration spoken
of in the Bible. This workshop will also give you an overview of the
astral anatomy of the chakras and their role in our spiritual unfoldment.
Required prior reading : Lessons in Discipleship |
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| Step
5 on the path of Kriya Yoga. Kriya
Preparation |
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The
Kriya Preparation course completes the final steps to prepare the
devotee to receive Kriya Yoga initiation. After fulfilling all of
the above preparatory steps, students wishing to proceed toward initiation
should contact the Ananda Retreat to discuss their progress and to
request an application form. Details of the initiation ceremony are
given in the preparation course. Once initiated, you will be invited
to renew your initiation in future ceremonies. You may also attend
initiations offered at other Ananda Centers. Prior to initiation,
all students are asked to study the Kriya Preparation Lessons and,
when possible, to attend this workshop. Required reading: Kriya Preparation
Lessons |
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| Step
6 on the path of Kriya Yoga. Kriya
Initiation |
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Kriya
Initiations are conducted regularly in Rhode Island at the Ananda
Retreat. New initiates from afar usually arrive at the retreat the
day before the initiation and stay the night after so as to attend
the review session the following morning. Those who have already been
initiated into the Kriya techniques and wish to renew their vows are
always welcome to attend again. Please call in advance. Required reading:
Kriya Application Form 3 |
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The
Path of Kriya Yoga at Ananda Rhode Island
If you have
an interest in learning Kriya, write to me (kriyayoga@anandaeast.org),
or call Prem-Shanti Rider (401-377-8007).
Would
you like to receive a free 12 page booklet about kriya?
If so, send your name and address to: kriyayoga@anandaeast.org
(We would be happy to answer any questions you might have about
Kriya.)
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