1. Understand what Kriya Yoga really is

Kriya is not a religion or a belief system but a practical, inner science. Start by reading What Is Kriya Yoga? and Why Meditate? to understand the goal: the soul’s conscious reunion with the Divine.

2. Build a daily meditation habit

Before the formal technique, simply sit each day. Watch the natural breath and its silent mantra, So’ham — “I am That.” See From Breath to Bliss for how practice deepens stage by stage.

3. Prepare your life

A calm, ethical, natural life makes meditation easier. The eight limbs of yoga — beginning with the yamas and niyamas — lay this foundation.

4. Receive the technique through initiation

Traditionally, the actual Kriya technique is not learned from a book — it is given, master to disciple, through initiation. Learn how initiation works and about the living master Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath.

5. Take your first step

Begin gently and stay consistent. Our Start Here guide maps the whole path for newcomers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I learn Kriya Yoga on my own?

You can build the foundations — meditation, ethics, a calm life — on your own, but the actual technique is traditionally given through initiation by a master.

Do I need a guru to practise Kriya Yoga?

For the genuine technique, yes; it is passed master to disciple. The preparation, however, you can begin today.

Is Kriya Yoga free to learn?

The teachings are shared freely; the formal technique is received through initiation with a living master.