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Kriya Yoga International, Los Angeles: Elevate Your Life through Meditation

Kriya Yoga is a simple yet extraordinarily powerful meditation technique that offers a swift path to higher states of consciousness. By nurturing the mind, body, intellect, and soul awareness, it transforms your life. This non-sectarian practice requires no painful austerities and is as suitable for lay practitioners engaged in modern life as it is for those meditating in the serene Himalayan caves.

The term ‘kriya’ symbolizes the unity of work and worship, activity and divinity. By maintaining continuous awareness of the soul’s power, every action, no matter how mundane, can be transformed into worship, making our entire lives divine. The fruits of Kriya Yoga practice—calmness, peace, joy, love, and compassion—are accessible to all who practice with sincerity and humility.

Rooted in the science of breath, Kriya Yoga significantly enhances all spiritual practices. This technique emphasizes the vital connection between breath and mind, revealing the secret to controlling the mind: “Breath control is self-control. Breath mastery is self-mastery.” Mastering the breath allows one to glimpse the divine.

Schedule of Activities

Weekly Online Meditation: Join us every Thursday on Zoom from 7:00 – 8:00 pm PDT for a community meditation session led by Yogacharya Richard Peterson. This general meditation session is open to all members of our community, regardless of your meditation skills, religious or spiritual affiliation.

We begin with a discourse by Yogacharya Richard Peterson, followed by meditation. We invite you to join us in friendship and community to elevate one another and the world through prayer, chanting, discourse, and meditation.

Location: Simi Valley Temple1925 Royal Ave Simi Valley CA 93065

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83092432498

We hope you’ll join us every Thursday at 7:00 pm PDT to reinforce your practice and be part of a supportive community.