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For Kriyabans and Disciples
The spine is the highway to the Infinite. Your own body is the temple of God. It is within your self that God must be realized. Whatever places of pilgrimages you visit outwardly, and whatever outward rituals you perform, the ultimate ‘pilgrimage’ must be within. And the ultimate religious rite must be the offering of your life-force on the altar of inner God-communion.
This is the path of Kriya Yoga.
Kriya Initiations
24-27 June 2010: Higher Kriya Initiations (in Italian and in English with German translation)
23-25 July 2010: Kriya 1 (given in both Italian and English with German translation)
27-29 August 2010: Kriya 1 (given in both Italian and English)
20 November 2010: Kriya 1
5 January 2011 - Paramhansa Yogananda's Birthday
Kriya Retreats
18-23 July 2010: “Attunement with Babaji” (in Italian with English translation)
22-27 August 2010: “The Spriritual Warrior” (in Italian with English translation)
14-19 November 2010
1-6 January 2010: “Paramhansa Yogananda - God’s” Boatman
All retreats include special classes for new initiates, workshops for advanced Kriyabans, and individual Kriya checking. Everyone taking Kriya for the first time is encouraged to participate in the retreat before the initiaion.
Higher Kriya Retreat
14-17 October 2010
Higher Kriya Retreat, for those already initiated, begins on Thursday. Includes guided meditations, review sessions, questions and answers, Kechari Mudra workshop, personal technique review. There is a renewal ceremony on Saturday evening.
If you understand the need for certain basic attitudes, you’ll go much faster in Kriya. Those attitudes include attunement with the guru, devotion, renunciation of attachment and desire. You can’t easily achieve these attitudes just by reading the lessons; much is gained by a processes of osmosis, by mixing with others who are steeped in the teachings, by absorbing them into yourself.
Meditation Group Coordinators’ Retreat
The Meaning of Renunciation in Dwapara Yuga
14-18 July (in Italian with English translation)
Preparation for Higher Kriyas
Dates to be determined.
Meditation Teacher Training Programs
Ananda Yoga Academy of Europe — Ananda Raja Yoga School
Kriyabans are invited to participate in the training programs offered through the Ananda Raja Yoga School, either as diploma candidates or just as participants.
Please see www.AnandaYoga.eu for details; write to anandarajayoga@ananda.it.
Kryia Yoga is not given until the devotee has practiced other highly advanced techniques first, preparing his mind for the greater blessing of that highest technique. Experience has shown me the necessity of this general rule. It is very good to have devotion. Devotion plus determined effort in the right direction, cannot fail to take you to the goal you are seeking.
Kriya Preparation Part One
28 May - 2 June 2010 (in Italian with English translation)
15-20 August 2010 (in Italian with English translation)
If you are a disciple and have a regular daily meditation routine, you are welcome to begin your preparation for Kriya with this first-level course, which includes new insights into the practices of Energization, Hong-Sau, and chanting, and additional techniques that will help you prepare your energy body for Kriya. For admission contact kriya@ananda.it.
Kriya Preparation Part Two
1-4 July 2010 (in Italian with English translation)
29 August - 3 September 2010 (in Italian with English translation)
For those who have completed the first level preparation, are meditating twice each day, and have been practicing the AUM technique for at least three months, this course will instruct you in the final techniques you need to be practicing before receiving Initiation. For admission, contact kriya@ananda.it.
Kriya e-Newsletter and WebsiteWe would like to be able to be in touch with Kriyabans more frequently, sending you inspiration for your practice and news from Ananda. If you have an email address, please send it to mayadevi@ananda.it. Kriya support online. The Kriya Sangha office in California has created a special site where Kriyabans can find inspiring and detailed information about Kriya practices. This site is restricted and requires a password. If you can read English and wish to use this site, please write or call MayaDevi for the password (393 9622576), kriya@ananda.it. If you wish to help with translating material from this site, please contact shivani@ananda.it. |
For information and reservations:
info@ananda.it Tel: +39 0742-81.36.20 Fax: +39 0742-81.35.36
Ananda is located in the tranquil hills of Umbria, Italy on “Strada Statale 444” between Assisi and Gualdo Tadino. It is the largest retreat center in Europe for Yogananda’s teachings.
Ananda Associazione • Via Montecchio, 61 • I-06025 Nocera Umbra (PG) • ITALY