Introductory Lecture on Kriya Yoga, London UK: 14th August 2026

Kriya Yoga UK is pleased to announce the visit of Swami Atmavidyanada Giri to London to teach Kriya Yoga at this event. If you are interested in learning, there will be an introductory lecture on Friday evening and an opportunity to receive initiation and to learn and practise the techniques of Kriya Yoga on Saturday and Sunday.

Kriya Yoga is the ancient and mystical path to self realisation. ‘Kri’ is the work or activity carried out by ‘ya’ the indwelling soul. Yoga is the union of the individual self and Supreme Self. Kriya Yoga leads to the transformation of the physical consciousness into Divine consciousness and is the essence of all yogas taught in the world.

In order to practise Kriya Yoga, one needs to receive initiation which can only be given with the grace and love of the Master through an authorised teacher, during which the body is purified and energised. The initiate may perceive Divine Light, Divine Vibration and Divine Sound in the whole body. There is no book or lesson to learn the Kriya Yoga techniques. Kriya Yoga emanates from beyond the five sense organs.

Registering for the introductory lecture will ensure that you will have a place for initiation on Saturday and Sunday . You will receive further details of initiation once you have registered. Please note that the cost of the initiation is £155 plus donation of £30 per day payable (total £215) on Saturday by card or cash. We would also be grateful if you can complete all the relevant information on the Eventbrite order form for yourself and any others included on your order as this will be used to ensure that your initiation is properly recorded.

Swami Atmavidyananda Giri, a senior monk in the lineage of Paramahamsa Hariharananda and Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, currently Vice President of Kriya yoga Institute, has been tirelessly teaching Kriya Yoga to sincere seekers since 2004.

Swami Atmavidyananda was born Arvind Joshi in a traditional Brahmin family in 1971, in Bhopal, India. At an early age, the spiritual environment and guidance of his parents nurtured in him a sincere quest for God.

Upon completion of a degree in mechanical engineering, he met Paramahamsa Hariharananda and, with his blessings, was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 1994, at Rourkela Ashram in India. After completing his professional responsibilities, in 2002, he dedicated his life fulltime to the cause of spiritual practice and joined the Hariharananda Gurukulam, Balighai under the auspices of Paramahamsa Prajnanananda.

Under the directions of his Master, Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, he travelled outside India in 2006 to teach Kriya Yoga in the west. Since then he has travelled extensively in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia to guide seekers on the path of Kriya Yoga. He has also participated in and presided over a number of interfaith conferences, and delivered a number of lectures, television and radio talks on spiritual topics in USA, Canada, and South America. Swamiji’s calm demeanour and beautiful voice charm his audiences in the very first meeting itself. He provides loving instructions in a very logical and clear manner. He can speak in 6 languages and his desire to constantly pick up more languages and being able to talk to the people in their own language, has endeared him to people in different parts of the world.

He was ordained as a monk in the Giri monastic order in February 2009 and given the name Swami Atmavidyananda, which means 'bliss of Self-knowledge'. While primarily dedicated to the cause of Kriya Yoga, he is also an expert in astrology, eastern and western scriptures, other ancient yogic practices and Vedic ritual ceremonies. As a resident monk of the Kriya Yoga Institute, he resides in the Mother Center at Miami, USA.

Draft Schedule for the Initiation Weekend Programme (subject to change)

Friday

7:00 to 8:30 pm Introductory Lecture

Saturday

8:30 to 9:00 Registration

9:00 to 1:00 Initiation

1:00 to 2:00 Group Lunch

2:00 to 3:00 Break/Book shop

3:00 to 4:30 Explanation of techniques

4:30 to 5:30 Meditation

Sunday

9:30 to 10:00 Registration

10:00 to 12:00 Questions & Answers, Revision of Techniques & Meditation

12:00 to 1:00 Group Lunch

1:00 to 2:00 Break/Book shop

2:00 to 4:00 Questions & Answers, Teachings & Meditation

We want everyone to fully enjoy our group lunches on Saturday and Sunday. We will be serving an Asian vegetarian meal for all attendees. If you have allergies or specific dietary requirements, kindly bring your own meal and please let us know that you are doing so.

The main entrance is at 24 Sumner Street, SE1 9JA. To find the lecture you should enter the main door and sign in at Reception. You will then be let through the doors. Please take the lift to the 8th floor where there will be signs showing where to register.

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