Level 1: Lessons In Meditation

The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest Joy.

—Paramhansa Yogananda

Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda

Level 1: Lessons in Meditation

Ananda Course: Path of Kriya Yoga

In this 8-lesson course, you will learn the basic techniques of meditation through clear, step-by-step instructions. Experience the importance of the breath-mind connection and the power of the focused mind. Learn also Paramhansa Yogananda's energisation exercises to gain conscious awareness and control over your energy.

Level 1 offers techniques of the Path of Kriya Yoga, including the Hong-Sau technique of concentration. There are also many simple, "do-able" suggestions, such as how to sit comfortably for meditation, how to still the restless mind, and how to take your experiences of peace and joy into daily life.

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At Your Own Pace, Online Course

Level 1 Ananda Course

This course is held online and can be completed at your own pace. There are 8 lessons, typically completed 1 to 2 lessons per week (about 10 weeks total). You will have the opportunity for individualised support with teachers and group study with others on the Path of Kriya Yoga. We will invite you to online group meditations, opportunities for retreats and more.

$108

Level 1: Lessons in Meditation (Path of Kriya Yoga)

Learn Paramhansa Yogananda's Scientific Meditation Techniques for attaining optimal wellbeing: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Open to all levels of experience. Meditators worldwide testify that meditation helps transform commonly experienced emotions such as stress, fear and anxiety into peace, calmness and joy. Regular meditation also naturally enhances our concentration, energy levels, and creativity.

Each week's lesson includes a combination of several topics including:

Philosophy | Meditation | Yoga Postures (asana) | Breathing Techniques (pranayama) | Daily Routines

Plus videos, further reading, discussion, journaling and introspection exercises, and more.

Overview of the Course

Lesson 1) Introduction
Lesson 2) Getting Started
Lesson 3) Learning to Relax
Lesson 4) Interiorisation
Lesson 5) Focusing the Mind: Visualisation, Prayer, & Chanting
Lesson 6) Expansion
Lesson 7) Energisation Exercises
Lesson 8) Bringing Meditation into Daily Activity

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About the Course Companion Book

From the Ananda Course in Self-Realisation: Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda

Learn the basic techniques of meditation through clear, step-by-step instructions. Experience the importance of the breath-mind connection and the power of the focused mind. Learn also Paramhansa Yogananda's energisation exercises to gain conscious awareness of and control over your energy.

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About your teachers

Nara and Kalamali are certified Ananda Meditation teachers and have taught classes on meditation and the principles of Self-realisation or Raja Yoga successfully to a variety of audiences for several years.

"You teach in an easy and understandable way with pure hearts. You both live the teachings and your knowledge and wisdom is wonderful and inspiring. I am so grateful to be a part of this course and with others on the path as we learn and connect more to these teachings."
—SP, New South Wales, Australia