Discover the Ancient Science of Spiritual Evolution
Made famous worldwide by his beloved classic Autobiography of a Yogi, the ancient spiritual science of Kriya Yoga was brought to the West by the pioneering Indian master Paramhansa Yogananda. In Kriya Yoga: Art of Super-Realization, Yogananda offers a profound and accessible breakdown of this revered meditative practice, explaining how it serves as a direct, scientific pathway to cosmic consciousness and divine union.
Yogananda explains that Kriya Yoga is far more than a physical exercise; it is an advanced method of pranayama (life-force control). By mentally directing the life energy up and down the spine, the practitioner oxygenates the blood, purifies the nervous system, and radically accelerates their own spiritual and biological evolution. This text demystifies the esoteric anatomy of the human body, revealing how true meditation awakens the dormant potential of the soul.
Inside this foundational guide to Eastern mysticism, readers will explore:
The Science of Breath: How mastering the body's internal life-force directly alters human consciousness and neutralizes physical decay.Esoteric Anatomy: Understanding the spiritual significance of the spine, the chakras, and the nervous system.Spiritual Acceleration: The yogic principles of compressing years of natural human evolution into a single, focused practice of meditation.An essential companion piece to Autobiography of a Yogi, this book is an absolute necessity for yoga practitioners, meditators, and any spiritual seeker ready to explore the deeper dimensions of Self-Realization.Swami Yogananda (January 5, 1893 - March 7, 1952), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh and later known also as Paramahansa Yogananda, is attributed with introducing Kriya Yoga science to the West. This is an exact reproduction of his 1930 work (now Public Domain), formatted for Kindle devices. It contains detailed descriptions and instructions in the following techniques: