Kriya Yoga
Kriya yoga is a mix of Karma, Jnana and Bhakti yoga styles combined in a very complex form. The word kriya means to make an effort or to transform. Kriya yoga was introduced to the modern world by master Lahiri Mahasaya during the 19th century. Nevertheless, Kriya yoga is, according to some scriptures, much older than that. It is said to appear in the Bhagavad-Gita which is considered to be more than 3000 years old. The practice of Kriya yoga demands a daily program of self-discipline of the mind and the body, and, most important than everything, a devotion to God. In order for a student to learn how to do this technique, a very well prepared trainer, an initiated Guru is needed.
Kriya yoga has changed the lives of some people looking for a deeper, more spiritual relationship with their selves. This style of yoga is kundalini oriented, and it is a meditation technique which teaches a series of esoteric principles. Nevertheless, it also preaches the fact that one