Paramahansa Yogananda popularized the practice globally through his book Autobiography of a Yogi and the Self-Realization Fellowship .
The practice aims to withdraw life energy from the senses and direct it upward through the spinal chakras, leading to inner peace, expanded awareness, and eventually "bliss consciousness" or God-communion. Practice and Techniques Kriya Yoga
The term "Kriya" is derived from the Sanskrit root kri , meaning "to do" or "to act," signifying that spiritual union is achieved through specific actions or rites. Kriya Yoga is a comprehensive psycho-spiritual system of
Kriya Yoga is a comprehensive psycho-spiritual system of meditation and breath control designed to accelerate spiritual evolution and improve mental and physical well-being. It is often described as a "scientific" approach to realizing the soul, utilizing specific techniques to harmonize and direct life energy ( pranap r a n a ) through the spine and brain. Core Philosophy and Origins leading to inner peace