What is Kriya Yoga? How to Experience an Ancient Yoga Practice in Montana
One of the reasons I am absolutely obsessed with Yoga is that there is something for everyone.
Athletes 👉 find something for injury prevention and recovery
Post-Injury 👉 rehab your body
Parents 👉 an hour of quiet time and a calmer nervous system
Longevity 👉 gentle practices for a longer life
Seekers 👉 thousands of years worth of practices to explore
And that’s who this post is for: the Seekers.
What is a Seeker? Someone who is curious about where this whole Yoga thing goes. Where it came from. Why it was created. How the sages did it thousands of years ago.
That real nerdy type of curiosity that leads people like me to live as a nomad and travel the world for an entire decade.
I am beautifully and happily rooted in Anaconda now, and I also miss the richness that comes with practicing Yoga in India.
So when I met Cat and she suggested hosting this Kriya Immersion at Anaconda Yoga, it was an enthusiastic ohmygoshyespleasethankyou.
The Kriya Immersion is happening May 1-3.
What is “Kriya”?
The most common question I’m getting about this is: What is “Kriya”? Kriya is a very specific, prescriptive sequence of postures (asanas), hand gestures (mudras), breathwork (pranayama), and mantras. These sequences are created as holistic remedies for common human experiences.
For example, there are kriyas to boost energy, to improve digestion, and to calm nerves. There are also kriyas for grief, depression, and heartache. They are intentional techniques that have been passed down for thousands of years, most often taught in India within traditional lineages.
And this is not something you’ll stumble into on a weekly studio schedule…
Until now 😀
To get a little taste of kriya, you can join Cat’s weekly online Kundalini Kriya class at Anaconda Yoga (included in your membership).
Starting on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m., you can join Cat for a 60-minute kriya experience. You can book a spot here.
During the Kriya Immersion in May, you will learn a few kriyas that were passed down through thousands of years worth of student-teacher-student relationships.
Not only that, but you’ll also officially become a part of that lineage by having the kriyas initiated into your practice. Basically, you’ll have the opportunity to officially step into the role of a student.
Many yoga teachers, both online and in-person, teach Kriya Yoga by sharing what they’ve been initiated into. If you’re a yoga teacher, then you’ll earn 15 CE hours with Yoga Alliance and also officially inherit practices to teach to others.
When Cat comes to teach this, it’s a rare opportunity to sit inside a more traditional stream of yoga. If you’ve been wanting to go deeper than movement, this weekend is for you.
It’s happening May 1-3. Here’s how to join:
- Join the FULL weekend
- Join Friday night
- Join Saturday morning
- Join Saturday afternoon
- Join full day Saturday
- Join Sunday morning
To get a little taste, you can join her weekly online Kundalini Kriya class at Anaconda Yoga (included in your membership).
Starting on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m., you can join Cat for a 60-minute kriya experience. You can book a spot here.
There are lots of other exciting things launching in March, so I’ll talk to you soon 😉
Much love, Marquis
