Kriya Meditation Technique

Kriya meditation is a form of yoga practiced by those who wish to develop a strong spiritual relationship with themselves. This particular form of Yoga is derivative of three individual forms of Yoga which include Karma yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Bhakti yoga. Karma yoga seeks to develop a detachment from the consequences or rewards of actions in life for the meditator. Jnana yoga seeks to develop freedom for the meditator through spiritual knowledge. And Bhakti yoga seeks to awaken unconditional love through a sense of oneness with creation and gratitude. Through these three forms of yoga, Kriya yoga is developed and used to reach a spiritual awareness with oneself.

Although discovered many, many years ago Kriya yoga experienced a revival around 1861. Through the techniques used the meditator performing Kriya yoga will be led to spiritual development and tranquility. Although it is said that this form of yoga was once common in India the practice of Kriya yoga did not last in the country due to reasons involving the indifference of those living there. Today this type of Yoga is taught and practiced my a great number of individuals as a way to meditate and improve ones overall outlook on life and to improve the spiritual relationship with oneself. Those who wish to begin Kriya yoga should study the various techniques and practice them before seeking initiation. There are a number of resources for doing this, both online and otherwise.

The techniques that will be used by the beginner who pursues Kriya yoga are quite simple to perform. The first step to take to prepare oneself for Kriya yoga is meant to prepare the body. This can be done in a number of ways but one of the most common ways is to perform Hatha yoga which involves exercises requiring considerable flexibility. For those that may have difficulty performing Hatha there are other options out there such as iyengar, bikram, and ashtanga which all require a little less flexibility. For the beginner to prepare the body for Kriya yoga any one of these techniques can be used before moving on to prepare the mind.

The next step to prepare for Kriya yoga involves the preparation of the mind. In this next step the meditator will learn laws of general conduct such as those relating to truthfulness, and love. It may take some time to obtain the result sought in this step of yoga but the benefits will be great and will lead the meditator to the next important step in performing Kriya yoga as a form of meditation.

Finally, mantras are introduced in order for the meditator to begin meditation. These mantras are meant to bring upon a deeper meditation and are essentially meant to tune the body and mind. Repetitive sound and the focus on such repetitive sound work as a special tuning fork that will allow the meditator a certain sense of peace within themselves.

These techniques will soon have you on your path to experiencing all of the benefits of meditation through Kriya yoga.

Jane Michael is the head writer at the Center for Meditation. Kriya Meditation is her practice and her passion. Goals of Zen Meditation is a great way to start your meditation practice.Read some of her articles about other amazing Meditation Techniques here.

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