“Kriya Yoga is a simple, psychophysiological method by which the human blood is decarbonized and recharged with oxygen.” So writes Paramhansa Yogananda in his famous Autobiography of a Yogi. Later he adds:

“Kriya Yoga is an instrument through which human evolution can be quickened. The ancient yogis discovered that the secret of cosmic consciousness is intimately linked with breath mastery. This is India’s unique and deathless contribution to the world’s treasury of knowledge.”

The Kriya Yoga prepaid study curriculum is designed for those who feel that the practice of Kriya Yoga and discipleship to Paramhansa Yogananda and the line of Self-realization gurus is their spiritual path. The Kriya Yoga curriculum constitutes the courses of study in preparation for kriya yoga but does not include instruction or initiation into kriya yoga itself. A disciple's readiness is determined in part by satisfactory completion practice of the courses which comprise this curriculum (which is a combination of study and instruction and practice in the preparatory meditation techniques). This curriculum may be taken course-by-course outside the Institute and is offered as a prepaid alternative for a student's convenience and economy.

courses:

• Raja Yoga Intensive – 3 months, September – November (some Saturdays) or, February – April. Offered in BOTH Bothell AND Seattle: Tuesdays in Bothell, and Thursdays in Seattle.¹
• Kriya Yoga Preparation Intensive – Segment 1: Eight Wednesdays in January & February or in May & June (both series at Ananda Community in Lynnwood).
• Kriya Yoga Preparation Intensive – Segment 2 consists of the classes listed below:
• Autobiography of a Yogi – 4 or 6 weeks, Thursdays: 6 weeks in April-May, or 4 weeks in September. Both in Bothell.
• The Path – 4 or 6 weeks, Thursdays: 6 weeks in March-April or 4 weeks in October. Both in Bothell.
• Essence of Self-Realization – 3 weeks, Thursdays, June or November. Both in Bothell.
• Conversations with Yogananda – 3 weeks, Thursdays, July in Bothell.
• How to Be Happy All the Time - 3 weeks, Thursdays, August in Bothell.
• Electives: when the 4 week versions of the The Path and Autobiography of a Yogi are taken credit is available for four other classes.

1. The cost of this curriculum includes only the "raja" segment of the Raja Intensive. The Hatha segment can be added as an option.