Before energy can rise, the channels must be clean. The first 36 techniques focus on:
These postures are practiced in slow, meditative sequences. They relax the physical body, release chronic muscular tension, stimulate the endocrine system, and prepare the physical vehicle to withstand the high-voltage energy channeled during advanced meditation. 2. Kriya Kundalini Pranayama (Breath Control) Quantity: 6 powerful breathing techniques.
Kriya Yoga is an ancient, scientific system of meditation and breath control designed to accelerate spiritual evolution. While many practitioners are familiar with the basic techniques introduced to the West by Paramahansa Yogananda, advanced lineages trace the full system back to Babaji Nagaraj, who revived .
If you are serious about mastering the 144 techniques, follow this ethical and safe path:
Practitioners who have demonstrated consistency and stability are introduced to additional pranayamas, advanced mantras, and deeper meditative techniques to awaken the chakras.
The Voice of Babaji: A Trilogy on Kriya Yoga by V.T. Neelakantan and S.A.A. Ramaiah
At dawn, Rian walked to the river. A small group had gathered—men and women, farmers and students—sitting cross-legged on the grass. The teacher stood among them: a man with a hairline like a crescent moon and eyes that smiled before his mouth did. He welcomed Rian without surprise and invited him to sit.
Devotional practices and actions performed with pure love, transforming daily life into a continuous worship of the Divine.
While waiting for formal initiation, you can freely practice foundational yoga tools that safely prepare your body and mind:
Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand), Meenasana (Fish pose), Trikonasana (Triangle pose). Kriya Kundalini Pranayama Mastering breath to awaken vital energy.
: An overview document detailing the "Action with Awareness" philosophy and how these techniques aim for transformation across five "bodies". Breakdown of the 144 Techniques
Some websites offer “Kriya Yoga — 144 Techniques” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati or from Bihar School of Yoga — but these are commentaries , not practical how-to guides. They describe the techniques without detailed steps.