Kriya Yoga: A Roadmap for Life
Kriya Yoga is an intentional, universal approach to Self-realization and spiritual enlightenment. This is accomplished by removing obstacles to the realization of our divine nature. Author and teacher, Nayaswami Devarshi shares how Kriya Yoga can support us in reaching this ultimate goal. Devarshi’s book that is discussed on this program is Kriya Yoga - Spiritual Awakening for the New Age
Nayaswami Devarshi is a longtime Ananda minister and Kriyacharya (authorized Kriya Yoga teacher). He lives in India, leading Ananda's monastery and serves as the director of Ananda's global Kriya Yoga Sangha. Devarshi works with those taking Kriya Yoga for the first time, and counsels experienced practitioners.
Devarshi’s website is: anandaindia.org
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THE YOGA HOUR TEAM COMMENTS: It was a pleasure to experience the insightful interactions between Dr. Laura Trujillo and Nayaswami Devarshi discussing Kriya Yoga and its importance as the planet transitions from Kali Yuga, the age of materialism to Dwapara Yuga, an age of energy, a more enlightened age when souls will awaken spiritually. Nayaswami Devarshi shared that over the years he has seen how Kriya Yoga can positively transform anyone and everyone who practices it. He says that every kriya (action) should be an action of selfless devotion. It is important to practice every day to gain control over and lift-up inner energies of thoughts and feelings. This program was very inspirational for those who already practice in this tradition or want to find a spiritual practice that is life changing.
DR. TRUJILLO’S COMMENTS: I enjoyed our discussion of Kriya Yoga as more than a breathing or meditation technique, but rather as an approach to life. We discussed Kriya Yoga as both an art and a science: Kriya is a science since it is built in the laboratory of our life through our own experience as we apply the teachings with results that are universal and replicable. We make it an art by bringing our hearts and devotion to our practice. I also appreciated how Nayaswami shared the Hong-Sau mantra with our listeners, which I am sure will be valuable to many.