Kriya Yoga — A Direct Path of Meditation
Kriya Yoga is a simple and profound meditation practice, transmitted through a living lineage of realized masters. Authentic Kriya Yoga can be encountered and learned in Prague.
Mahavatar Babaji Maharaj
Shri Lahiri Mahashaya
Swami Shriyukteshwar Giri
Shrimat Bhupendranath Sanyal Mahashaya
Paramahamsa Yogananda
Swami Satyananda Giri
Paramahamsa Hariharananda
Paramahamsa Prajnanananda
Yoga is not merely an exercise of the body. It is a state of union.
In the understanding of this tradition, the Sanskrit word kriyā is interpreted as the union of action (kri) and the soul (yā) that performs it — action pervaded by awareness. Kriya Yoga is the conscious union of breath and mind that gradually leads to inner calm, clarity, and compassion. It is neither a religion nor a wellness practice, but a universal spiritual discipline open to a person living an ordinary life.
Breath and Prana
Breath is the bridge between body and mind. Conscious work with the breath calms the mind and opens a subtler level of perception.
Concentration
A scattered mind learns to rest in a single point. Concentration is the gateway to deeper meditation and to knowing oneself.
Meditation
Regular practice brings a calm that does not depend on circumstances. The goal is not achievement, but a return to the stillness already within us.
“Breath control is self-control, breath mastery is self-mastery.” Paramahamsa Hariharananda
Direct Transmission from Teacher to Student
This spiritual tradition’s technique has been practiced by saints, seers, and sages from time immemorial. The rishis (seers) of the Upanishads, Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, Maharshi Patanjali in his Yoga Sutra, and many other masters of yoga practiced and taught this scientific method through the ages. Kriya Yoga is a powerful tool to be used by seekers of all religions in order to hasten spiritual development.
For generations, Kriya teachings have been lovingly handed down from teacher to student, year after year, century after century. In 1861, the great Himalayan yogi Mahavatar Babaji re-introduced the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga to modern times — from hidden Himalayan caves to our contemporary cities, streets, and villages — through his disciple Lahiri Mahasaya.
Still taught directly from teacher to student, Kriya Yoga, through the compassion of our lineage of masters and yogis, is now available to seekers across the globe. The Kriya Yoga techniques are passed on only by word of mouth, from an authorised teacher directly to the student.
The Techniques Are Transmitted in Person, Not from a Book
In this tradition, the techniques of Kriya Yoga are transmitted in person, from an authorized teacher to a student. Initiation is not a formality — it is the transmission of a technique carried by the whole living lineage of masters. According to the tradition’s teaching, it purifies the body, mind, chakras, and organs of sense.
The initiation ceremony is followed by instruction in the techniques and group guided meditations. The technique can then easily be practiced at home — seated on the floor or on a chair.
The Seminar Is Not a One-Time Experience
Initiation is a beginning, not a destination. The practice continues every day at home and deepens within a community of people walking the same path.
Prague hosts regular group guided meditations for those already initiated.
- One’s own daily meditation and breathwork
- Group guided meditations throughout the year
- Reviewing and deepening the techniques with teachers
Kriya Yoga Initiation in Prague and Bratislava
Weekend seminars led by experienced teachers of the tradition. The Friday introductory talk in Prague is free and open to everyone — capacity, however, is limited.
Initiation Seminar with Yogacharya Wolfgang Lang and Swami Svatantrananda
27–29 November 2026 · Prague
Initiation Seminar with Yogacharyas Susanne and Peter Walker
16–18 April 2027 · Bratislava
Unbroken Transmission from Master to Disciple
In this tradition, Kriya Yoga is transmitted through a living lineage of realized masters. Each of them preserved its essence while making it accessible to the people of their own era. Our aim is not to compare other branches of Kriya Yoga, but to faithfully present the lineage from which our practice descends.
Paramahamsa Prajnanananda
Disciple and spiritual successor of Paramahamsa Hariharananda, the present master and continuer of the living lineage of Kriya Yoga. Since his initiation in 1980 he has dedicated his life to teaching, meditation, and service, and carries Kriya Yoga to the whole world.
Before You Come for the First Time
Do I need previous meditation experience?
Is Kriya Yoga a religion?
How does Kriya Yoga differ from body-focused yoga?
What happens during the initiation weekend?
Why are the techniques transmitted in person?
Is it necessary to attend the entire weekend program?
What comes after initiation?
Is registration required for the free talk as well?
Can those already initiated take part in the program?
What should I bring?
Join the Friday Introductory Talk — Free
The best way to get to know Kriya Yoga is to experience it. Capacity is limited — registration is required for the free introductory talk as well.