Kriya Yoga: The Science of Direct Experience

What is Kriya Yoga?

Kriya Yoga is a practical spiritual discipline that uses the body and breath as instruments to unite with the divine life force within us all. Rooted in ancient wisdom and made widely known through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, it is a method of breath and meditation that allows a person to access divine energy—not through belief, but through direct, embodied experience.

This practice is often described as a sacred science because it provides a structured, repeatable way to quiet the mind, purify the body, and bring the practitioner into a living, breathing awareness of the divine. It is not a philosophy or a concept; it is a practice that produces real, felt results. Many who commit to Kriya Yoga report greater peace, clarity, vitality, and a profound sense of connection with God.

Unlike other spiritual practices that may rely on mental constructs, Kriya bypasses theological debates and belief systems. It is purely experiential—giving you the ability to know rather than just think about spiritual truth.

A Practical, Living Path to God

Kriya Yoga works with the breath—the most fundamental force of life—to cleanse, strengthen, and align the body’s energy. Through specific breathing techniques and meditation practices, it refines the nervous system and awakens the deeper layers of our awareness.

As we train the breath, we train the mind. As we train the mind, we become more conscious in daily life. The result? A grounded, practical spirituality that allows us to function with more clarity in the world while remaining deeply connected to the divine.

This practice is not about escape or transcendence—it is about embodiment. It does not require leaving the world behind but instead teaches how to move through life with greater purpose, balance, and divine energy.

Kriya Yoga as Krishna’s Broom

For me, Kriya Yoga is Krishna’s broom—it is the way we sweep our inner space, clearing away the dust of our daily worries, our conditioned mind, and our accumulated mental debris. As we learn to move our body and master our breath, we clean and manage our energy fields so we can hold more life within us.

Just as we trust a skilled dentist when we open our mouth and surrender to care, Kriya teaches us to surrender to the breath—allowing it to become a literal force of life, not just a symbolic one. In this way, Kriya is not an abstract or mystical idea; it is a direct physiological path to divine experience.

Who Can Benefit from Kriya?

Kriya Yoga is for anyone seeking:

✅ Spiritual clarity – A way to connect with the divine without mental struggle.

✅ Inner direction – A deeper trust in your own intuition and life path.

✅ Physical and mental renewal – A system that regenerates energy rather than depleting it.

✅ A meditation practice that works – A method with centuries of proven results.

Whether you are religious or non-religious, new to meditation or a lifelong seeker, Kriya offers a practical, time-tested way to access spiritual depth without battling belief systems or past conditioning.

Kriya Yoga Training at Valwise

To offer the best possible training lineage for Jyotish students, we are honored to provide Kriya Yoga courses taught by Dr. Keith Lowenstein, a Master Kriya teacher. His approach blends traditional Kriya techniques with an understanding of modern physiology, ensuring students receive both the depth and the practical tools needed for personal transformation.

Dr. Lowenstein trained under Baba Ganesh, a renowned Kriya adept with decades of experience guiding students into this powerful practice. His lineage is one of integrity and authenticity, ensuring that students receive the highest quality instruction in this sacred science.

Upcoming courses and training opportunities are listed below.

For those seeking a direct, personal path to the divine—one that does not require dogma, struggle, or mental gymnastics—Kriya Yoga offers the most immediate, embodied way to find your true north.

Come breathe in Life, and experience it for yourself the truth—that Life is actually breathing YOU.