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Plain-spoken articles for people practising, or thinking about practising, Kriya Yoga in Canada. No hype, no secrets, and honest about what should be learned from a teacher.
Kriya Yoga is a yogic path built around the breath, the spine and silent meditation rather than physical postures. This page explains what the practice contains, how Kriya pranayama works, what practitioners commonly notice with regular practice, where the tradition comes from, and how it is learned, plainly and without hype.
Kriya Yoga has a reputation for being advanced, secret and hard to reach. The beginning is simpler than that. The foundations are quiet, openly taught practices you can start at home this week, and the deeper techniques come later, with a teacher. This guide covers what to practise, what to expect, what to avoid, and when you need guidance.
Kriya Yoga and Kundalini Yoga are often confused, partly because both use the word "kriya" and both work with the energy of the spine. They come from different lineages, look different in the room and ask different things of a practitioner. Here is a clear, fair comparison.
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One full day in silence, close to home: hatha yoga, Kriya yoga, guided Vipassana meditation, a sound healing journey and OM chanting. No overnight stay, no experience needed.
Details & registration → Sun · December 6, 2026The fourth Edmonton edition — the same full day of silence, Kriya breathing, yoga, guided meditation and sound. Previous Edmonton dates filled up weeks in advance.
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