Kriya Yoga Training
Harness the Power of Breath, Awareness, and Inner Stillness
Kriya Yoga is a timeless practice that refines breath, awakens consciousness, and harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit. Through precise breath control (pranayama), meditation, and guided instruction, Kriya enables deep transformation, stress relief, and spiritual attunement.
ValWise.org is honored to offer exclusive Kriya training through Dr. Keith Lowenstein, a highly respected practitioner and Kriya root lineage holder within an ancient and deep tradition.
This training is designed for:
- Individuals seeking a structured pathway to deep meditation
- Those interested in self-healing, energy balance, and inner mastery
- Practitioners of yoga, breathwork, and spiritual disciplines looking to expand their practice
- Anyone drawn to practical tools for heightened awareness and connection to life force energy
Upcoming Course: Spring 2025
Kriya Training: Six-Week Intensive
Dr. Lowenstein’s six-week Kriya Yoga intensive provides foundational and advanced training in breath mastery, meditation, and the inner science of energy flow.
- Start Date: April 2025
- Duration: Six weeks, one group session per week and one private session
- Format: Live online instruction with guided practice
- Instructor: Dr. Keith Lowenstein, Psychiatrist & Psychedelic Integration Specialist
- Investment: $450, sliding scale available to ensure access
- Prerequisites: Open to all levels; no prior experience required
What You Will Learn
Fundamentals of Kriya Yoga & Breathwork
- Understanding prana (life force energy) and its role in transformation
- Techniques to calm the nervous system and enter deeper states of awareness
The Science of Kriya Energy Flow
- How breath activates, refines, and harmonizes inner energy
- Connecting with solar, earthly, and cosmic energies for balance and vitality
Advanced Breath and Meditation Practices
- Step-by-step guidance on traditional Kriya techniques
- How to use breath as a bridge between body and Spirit
- Developing self-sustaining awareness and an unshakable inner stillness
Training Format & Enrollment
The six-week Kriya training includes:
- Live guided sessions with expert instruction
- Personalized breathwork techniques tailored for your needs
- A structured practice framework to integrate Kriya into daily life
- Direct support and Q&A opportunities with Dr. Lowenstein
This training is open to all levels and is designed to help both beginners and experienced practitioners deepen their practice and refine their awareness.
Register Your Interest
To learn more or sign up for the Spring 2025 Kriya Yoga Training, please complete the inquiry form below to receive more details on upcoming and future courses.
Dr. Keith Lowenstein, M.D., M.Div.
Dr. Keith Lowenstein is an integrative psychiatrist based in Portland, Oregon, with a profound dedication to the practice and teaching of Kriya Yoga. He embarked on his Kriya journey in 1980 under the mentorship of Ganesh Baba, spending approximately five years living and studying closely with him. During this period, Dr. Lowenstein not only deepened his personal practice but also co-taught Kriya Yoga alongside his mentor.
Further enriching his spiritual path, Dr. Lowenstein received instruction from Paramahansa Hariharananda, a direct disciple of Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda. His diverse training background also includes Transcendental Meditation, which he began practicing in 1972, and subsequent studies with Hilda Charlton, a student of both Paramahansa Yogananda and Bhagavan Nityananda.
In his professional capacity, Dr. Lowenstein is board-certified in psychiatry, obesity medicine, and integrative medicine. He seamlessly integrates his medical expertise with his deep understanding of Kriya Yoga, offering a holistic approach to mental and physical well-being. Dr. Lowenstein has been imparting Kriya Yoga instruction since 1980, continuing the legacy of his mentors by guiding individuals toward self-discovery and inner peace.
More information can be found at kriyabreath.com.
Ganesh Baba (Swami Ganeshananda Giri)
Ganesh Baba, formally known as Swami Ganeshananda Giri, was an esteemed Indian yogi renowned for his teachings in the Kriya Yoga tradition. Born between 1890 and 1895 in Orissa, India, he initially led a successful business life before embracing monasticism after 1945. Taking sanyas vows, he became a monk within the Naga Baba tradition, specifically the Anandakara branch founded by Shankaracharya.
Throughout his spiritual journey, Ganesh Baba received teachings from several sources, with Kriya Yoga being his principal practice. He claimed to have received the four Kriya Yoga initiations from Lahiri Mahasaya (at the age of four, in a dream), Sanyal Mahasaya, Tripura Charan Devsharma, and Swami Sivananda Saraswati.
In the 1960s, he became well-known among young Westerners visiting India, sharing his wisdom and insights with a global audience. Ganesh Baba’s teachings uniquely integrated Western scientific concepts with traditional yogic wisdom, reflecting his belief in a cyclic cosmic process of involution and evolution. He developed a “Cycle of Synthesis,” correlating levels of Kriya Yoga practice with various philosophical and scientific frameworks.
His legacy continues through his writings and the many students he inspired worldwide, including Dr. Keith Lowenstein, who carries forward his teachings with dedication and authenticity.