Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga (. Sanskrit, m, क्रिया योग, kriyā yoga, of critical act, and ya, the divine soul in man - acts in the divine consciousness - and yoga - union, unity, discipline ), also called " yoga of action" or called "active yoga ", is a form of Raja Yoga and goes back to the Katha Upanishad. Also in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is referred to Kriya Yoga. The general public in the Western world became known in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda that way. It is claimed to develop mind, body and soul alike. The technique is based on pranayama ( breath control ). By regular practice adepts find deep rest and get well in this world to a balanced life. Yogananda called this way " highway to God." The goal is union with God 'by' self-realization '. Focuses on ...
- Tapas ( exercises that help to cope with the daily life with the consciousness of the Higher Self )
- Svadhyaya ( self-study and study of the sacred writings ') and
- Pranidhana Ishvara (God -confidence: ' turning to God ').
Kriya Yoga Patanjali
In the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras, verse 1, of Patanjali states: tapah svadhyayesvara - pranidhananikriya - yogah, which is translated as " abstinence, self-study and devotion to Isvara constitute the preparatory Yoga"
These three disciplines are part of the five niyamas ( rules of conduct ) in Raja Yoga. From this it is clear why Kriya Yoga is seen as preparatory to Yoga Raja Yoga.
Description
Kriya Yoga is described as a " set of exercises " that without the "exaggerated " [ is to say, painful ] However, lead physical effort, by constant practice, to the highest and rare yogic state of nirvikalpa samadhi. The Cleansing of the Chakras through the exercises, which ultimately lead the divine power of the breath to the crown chakra and beyond, God realize in practical life: For example, the lineage holder of Lahiri Mahasaya and Shri Yukteshwar led marriages, had children and were active in secular professions.
Yogananda described the Kriya Yoga as a " highway to God." The route is described in his best-selling autobiography of a yogi as "simple, psychophysiological method". On a physical level, going through this lifestyle decarbonise the blood and more oxygen, which incidentally lead to a renewal and rejuvenation of the body. This form is true of Yogananda, who is in the tradition of Patanjali, preferably, but not clearly delimited by Raja Yoga. Yogananda also taught other "preparatory " meditation techniques. However, Yama and Niyama are the basic rules to abide by it, each student has to try.
The technique is solely used in the context of "initiation " by authorized persons. Neophyte undertake to advance to waive unauthorized dissemination of technology.
History
Is attributed the spread of technology to Lahiri Mahasaya, who was reportedly initiated in 1861 by Mahavatar Babaji, and whose most famous pupil Yukteswar Giri; undisputed lineage holders were then the students Satyananada and Yogananda.
Besides founded by Yogananda himself Groups YSS (India) and SRF (USA) However, there are other branches that are either on the direct successor Yogananda called ( Ananda of Kriyananda ) or on the teacher Yukteswar ( Hariharanandaji, and, according to him, Paramahamsa Prajnanananda ), or the successor of the line founded by Yukteswar 1903 Karar Ashram ( Swami Yogaswarananda Giri ).
Quotes
Using a uniform breathing can perceive God in the pituitary and fontanel. If one focuses on exactly this point, we feel there is a feeling of heaviness, the touch of God in the fontanel. Every breath immediately conveys this feeling of weight on top of the head. In addition, the physical, mental and spiritual development is promoted by the increased uptake of oxygen in the deep inhalation. " Kriya Yoga" by Paramahamsa Hariharananda