Introduction to Atma Kriya Yoga
Atma Kriya Yoga, given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda, means ‘action with awareness of the soul’. It is a comprehensive yoga and meditation system designed to help you realize and connect with your True Self. Ultimately, it is a practice that gives you a lived experience of unconditional Divine Love and a path to know God. It is not merely a meditation practice; it is a way of living and loving life.
Spiritual Journey
Many on the spiritual path seek Self-realization, which, while admirable, is not the ultimate goal of human existence. The true goal is to get to know God and attain God-realization. According to the Bhagavad Gita, building a personal relationship with God, which requires bhakti (devotion), is the only way to achieve this. Atma Kriya Yoga invites the Divine into your life, offering a genuine experience of true unconditional love and lasting happiness.
Bhakti - Love and Devotion to God
Bhakti, pure love expressed through devotion to God, is at the heart of Atma Kriya Yoga. The practice helps you cultivate a profound awareness of the eternal divinity that permeates everything and everyone, including yourself. Atma Kriya Yoga provides proven techniques to build a uniquely personal relationship with the Divine, enriching your life with each breath and every beat of your heart.
The Timeless Practice of Kriya-yoga
Kriya-yoga transcends time. Over thousands of years, ancient rishis and sages discovered techniques to still the mind, rise above physical limitations, and connect with the divinity that permeates all creation. These techniques remained mostly secret until the mid-1800s.
Masters of Kriya-yoga
Mahavatar Babaji, an immortal yogi known as the father of all kriya-yoga traditions, is the living embodiment of kriya-yoga. Through His grace and that of another kriya master, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda, this ancient knowledge is available today in the form of Atma Kriya Yoga. This kriya-yoga is best suited to help you rapidly advance on your spiritual path, especially in the face of the turmoil of our current times.
The Inner Work of Kriya-yoga
Kriya-yoga is an inside job. What is beautiful about this practice is not what you see or do on the outside, but what is happening on the inside. Outwardly, the practice helps you focus the mind, purify emotions, and manage life's upsets better. Inwardly, the kriya energy burns away lifetimes of karma, allowing the light of your soul to shine brighter, benefiting you and positively impacting those around you.
Quality Over Quantity
Atma Kriya Yoga techniques are so powerful that the number of repetitions is limited, leaving you more time to enjoy your life. The practice is not about quantity but quality. Rather than focusing on accomplishment and achievement, the practice is about cultivating your own personal relationship with the Divine.
Techniques and the Value of Practice
There are only 15 techniques in Atma Kriya Yoga; each holds the essence and power of all kriya-yoga. Each technique cultivates one of the nine forms of bhakti, which is what makes Atma Kriya Yoga so special. Bringing awareness to the Divine in every action you take enriches your life and amplifies the love you experience. When done properly, with pure love and devotion, every single technique has the potential to lead to God-realization. Setting aside time to practice is like making a date with the Divine, the perfect way to cultivate your personal relationship with God.
Atma Kriya Yoga techniques include mantra, meditation techniques, sound yoga, group chanting, pranayama, asanas, mudras, and the main kriya. Additionally, you'll learn a protective shielding technique to guard against negativity and receive a Shaktipat Initiation.
Gift of Grace
The gift of grace inherent in Atma Kriya Yoga is delivered through the Shaktipat Initiation. Due to the grace of all the kriya masters and the Divine Mother, there is an innate intelligence in the practice that blossoms naturally. It organically guides each yogi throughout their journey to God, taking them step by step at a pace that is just right for them. This grace is a seed that will sprout when the yogi has been purified enough to receive it.
Helping Humanity
Everyone seeks true unconditional love and lasting happiness. Since everything in this physical reality is temporary and constantly changing, this goal is difficult, if not impossible, to attain. It is only when we turn our attention to that which is eternal—God—that we can truly find lasting love and happiness.
Atma Kriya Yoga teaches you how to find the source of true unconditional love within your own heart. It also allows you to be of service to humanity by transforming your whole being into a beacon of Divine Love and light, spreading joy and positivity everywhere you go.
Lifetime Support
Once you become an initiated Atma Kriya Yogi, you automatically join an international family of yogis. Your Atma Kriya Yogi teacher is committed to supporting you on your spiritual journey throughout your life. Plus, you are welcome to take refresher courses as often as you like with any of our teachers around the world. Bhakti Marga also offers group practices, both online and in person.
Conclusion
Atma Kriya Yoga, given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda, is more than a set of techniques; it is a transformative journey to Divine Love. By cultivating a personal relationship with God and integrating this practice into your daily life, you open yourself to the profound and lasting happiness that comes from experiencing unconditional Divine Love.
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