Anyone practiced kriya yoga? - Discussion
Anyone practiced kriya yoga?
Brian K, modificado 9 Anos atrás at 02/08/14 13:44
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Anyone practiced kriya yoga?
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So I've started the preliminary practices of kriya yoga, as outlined in the almost 1000 page course, A Systematic Course in theAncient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya, by Swami Satyananda. And was wondering if anyone has any experience with this. I am planning on progessing through each lesson and posting a practice log on the DhO. Let me know, thanks!
tom moylan, modificado 9 Anos atrás at 03/08/14 08:27
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RE: Anyone practiced kriya yoga?
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Hi Brian,
good luck making it through the course. i don't know enough specifically about Kriya yoga to give specific advice but you might want to check out the Advanced Yoga Practices website.
www.aypsite.org
cheers
tom
good luck making it through the course. i don't know enough specifically about Kriya yoga to give specific advice but you might want to check out the Advanced Yoga Practices website.
www.aypsite.org
cheers
tom
Jean B, modificado 9 Anos atrás at 03/08/14 17:49
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RE: Anyone practiced kriya yoga?
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I did practice kriya yoga for 2 years, with interspersed months of dedicated practice and months of no practice. The mix of pranayama, concentration and asanas is very effective in gaining great body and mind relaxation. I did stop because it takes at least 2 or 3 hours of daily practice to really gain some momentum, and I couldn't afford it. Also I experienced strong pressure in my forehead which bothered me a lot, then I was quite frightened because it got stronger and stronger, and no one could explain what was going on. So I dit quit kriya yoga then started again with other practices.
Brian K, modificado 9 Anos atrás at 03/08/14 17:52
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RE: Anyone practiced kriya yoga?
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Really? This book, which from what I understand is generally in well regard (not to mention it's one of the only detailed books in print on kriya yoga in english), gives practice routines from 1-2 hours daily. Where did you learn kriya yoga/ what school?
Jean B, modificado 9 Anos atrás at 03/08/14 20:35
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RE: Anyone practiced kriya yoga?
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I took the initiation from French association Kriya Yoga Shanaram. You can check their lineage on their website (in French) : http://kriya-yoga-sharanam.com/les-maitres-de-la-tradition
The basis routine was 40 min - 1 hour long, and we were encouraged to practice it twice daily. There was also a mantra routine with a 108-beads mala to be done at least once daily. Summing it up, it needed at least 1.5 to 2 hours a day, sometimes even more. There was also some routines of asanas that we were also encouraged to practice several times a week. It is a really beautiful, complete and potent practice, for those with the needed time.
I guess one could also do the basis practice in 20 min, summing up to 40 min per day, and get rid of the other practices, but I think it works better with some dedication.
I might say that this is my point of view, after only 2 years of mitigate practice, so it's probably not worth a lot.
The basis routine was 40 min - 1 hour long, and we were encouraged to practice it twice daily. There was also a mantra routine with a 108-beads mala to be done at least once daily. Summing it up, it needed at least 1.5 to 2 hours a day, sometimes even more. There was also some routines of asanas that we were also encouraged to practice several times a week. It is a really beautiful, complete and potent practice, for those with the needed time.
I guess one could also do the basis practice in 20 min, summing up to 40 min per day, and get rid of the other practices, but I think it works better with some dedication.
I might say that this is my point of view, after only 2 years of mitigate practice, so it's probably not worth a lot.