The Art And Science Of Raja Yoga By Swami Kriyananda Pdf ((free)) Info

Report: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda

Title: Comprehensive Analysis of The Art and Science of Raja Yoga Author: Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) Subject: Spirituality, Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, Practical Psychology Format Overview: Typically available as a PDF course workbook, paperback, or structured as a 14-step home study course.

Review: More Than a Manual – A Living Transmission

Title: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga Author: Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) Based on the teachings of: Paramahansa Yogananda (Author of Autobiography of a Yogi)

Practical Practices and Exercises

Provide reproducible routines at three levels: Beginner (15 min/day), Intermediate (30–45 min/day), Advanced (60+ min/day).

Beginner (daily)

5 min: calming breath (4‑4‑4)
5 min: simple concentration on a chosen object (candle, mantra, or breath)
5 min: brief silent reflection/journaling

Intermediate (daily)

10 min: pranayama (alternate nostril, 6–8 cycles)
20 min: focused meditation (mantra or breath with noting)
10 min: mindfulness in daily activity

Advanced (daily)

20 min: extended pranayama
30–40 min: deep meditation (techniques: trataka, bija/mantra, or chakra focus)
10+ min: self-inquiry (Witness consciousness)

Include weekly practices: one day of extended retreat (2–4 hours), one evening of reading/reflection.

The Honest Warning (PDF Specific)

Because this is a PDF (often scanned or shared informally), there are two things to note:

The Charts: The physical book contains excellent diagrams of the Chakras and the spine. In many free PDF scans, these are blurry. You might need to look up "Kriyananda chakra chart" online to see the clarity.
The Density: Do not read this like a novel. If you try to swallow it in a weekend, you will get a headache. This is a workbook. Read a paragraph. Practice it for a week. Read the next paragraph.