"Controlling the Reactive Process with Kriya Yoga" - Swami Kriyananda - 1993

Swami Kriyananda encourages us to pay attention to the profound meaning of what the Masters say and endeavor to show us in often small and seemingly insignificant ways. He shares a story about the ways Paramhansa Yogananda often engaged in lighthearted and fun activities to remind them not to be overly grave and to remind them of the joy and fun of the spiritual path. These components are also integral components of the journey to Self-Realization. Kriyananda states that religious organizations essentially should support and nurture the individual’s relationship with God rather than make the individual subservient to the organization. He encourages everyone to have faith in their inner guidance and intuition because the ultimate goal for devotees is Self-Realization and direct communion with the Divine.

This film is during the 1993 centennial celebration for Paramhansa Yogananda's birthday at Ananda Village.

These films go back 20 years.

Swami Kriyananda is a direct disciple of the great Indian master, Paramhansa Yogananda. He is an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer. Widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on meditation and yoga, he has taught these principles and techniques to hundreds of thousands of students around the world.

An advocate of simple living and high thinking, his more than 150 books emphasize the need to live wisely by one’s own experience of life, and not by abstract theories or dogmas.

In 1968, Kriyananda founded Ananda Village in Nevada City, California, dedicated to spreading the spirit of friendship, service, and community throughout the world. Ananda is recognized as one of the most successful intentional community in the world. Today, over 1000 people reside in six Ananda communities throughout the U.S. (Seattle, Palo Alto, Portland, and Sacramento) and in Assisi, Italy and Dehli, India.  The European retreat and community located in Assisi, Italy, also serves Ananda meditation groups in Europe, Croatia, and Russia.  Both the Nevada City and Assisi communities have world-renowned guest retreat facilities where thousands of visitors annually visit for renewal or instruction in many aspects of meditation, yoga, and the spiritual life.

Swami Kriyananda’s books and music have sold over 3 million copies worldwide and been translated into 24 languages.  He is the author of more than 150 books on a variety of topics including leadership, education, creativity, and moral values.  

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