Kriya Yoga, often described as the is an ancient psychophysiological method of meditation and breath control designed to accelerate human evolution and spiritual awakening . Popularized globally by Paramahansa Yogananda through his classic, Autobiography of a Yogi , it is rooted in the belief that spiritual growth is a scientific process that can be mastered by controlling prana (life force). 🧬 The Scientific Foundation
Energy flows through channels called nadis . Kriya Yoga aims to purify these channels—specifically the Sushumna (central channel)—to allow for the awakening of Kundalini energy at the base of the spine. Kriya Yoga- The Science of Life Force
The practice involves a "decarbonizing" of the blood and a recharging with oxygen, which is then transmuted into life energy to rejuvenate the brain and spinal centers. Kriya Yoga, often described as the is an
It is considered the true "internal fire ceremony," where past karmas and sensory desires are "burned" away by the light of wisdom and life force control. Kriya Yoga aims to purify these channels—specifically the
By calming the heart and lungs, the yogi arrests the physical processes of growth and decay, leading to a state of suspended animation or profound inner stillness. Core Philosophy: Prana and the Subtle Body
At the center of this practice is the mastery of , the vital energy that fuels every physiological and mental process.