Kriya Yoga International · Greater Portland Center
Master Your Life with Kriya Yoga
An evening introduction to Kriya Yoga — the breath-based meditation technique Paramahamsa Yogananda brought to the West in Autobiography of a Yogi.
In short
A public introductory talk on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Beaverton, Oregon and online, followed by Kriya Yoga initiation on Saturday, October 3 and a technique review on Sunday, October 4. Led by Yogacharya Swami Atmavidyananda Giri, Vice President of the Kriya Yoga Institute.
- Date
Begins 7:00 PM Pacific Time
- Attending
In person and online
- Where
In person
Greater Portland Center — Beaverton, Oregon
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Bldg 3, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Get directions
Room: Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Walk in — no meeting invitation needed.
Online
The meeting invitation is sent by email to those who register.
- Led by
Yogacharya Swami Atmavidyananda Giri
Vice President, Kriya Yoga Institute
Everyone is welcome
The Friday evening introductory talk is open to everyone; Saturday and Sunday are for those taking initiation and for those already initiated in this lineage.
Who may attend
- Introductory talk — Friday, October 2
Everyone is welcome — anyone interested in learning about Kriya Yoga, meditation and the initiation process.
- Initiation & technique review — Saturday and Sunday, October 3–4
Those taking initiation, and those already initiated in the lineage of Paramahamsa Hariharananda and Paramahamsa Prajnanananda.
The program, day by day
Friday, October 2 — Introductory Talk
- Time
- 7:00 – 8:30 PM Pacific Time
- Who Can Attend
- Everyone is welcome — anyone interested in learning about Kriya Yoga, meditation and the initiation process.
| 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Master Your Life with Kriya Yoga — introductory talk |
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Saturday, October 3 — Kriya Yoga Initiation
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM Pacific Time
- Who Can Attend
- Those taking initiation, and those already initiated in the lineage of Paramahamsa Hariharananda and Paramahamsa Prajnanananda.
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Registration |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Kriya Yoga Initiation |
| 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Vegetarian lunch, seva, rest |
| 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Technique class |
| 3:45 – 4:45 PM | Guided meditation |
Sunday, October 4 — Technique Review & Guided Meditation Sessions
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM Pacific Time
- Who Can Attend
- Those taking initiation, and those already initiated in the lineage of Paramahamsa Hariharananda and Paramahamsa Prajnanananda.
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Technique review |
|---|---|
| 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Guided meditation |
| 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Vegetarian lunch, seva, rest |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Q&A session |
| 3:15 – 4:15 PM | Guided meditation |
What you receive
Formal initiation into the Kriya Yoga technique
Step-by-step instruction, with a full review the next morning
Four guided meditations led in person
A live question & answer session for your own practice
Lifelong support through a worldwide community of practitioners
The blessings of this lineage reach the newest initiate as fully as the disciple of fifty years.
Join us
Register with Kriya Yoga International.
Scan to register
https://www.kriya.org/online-registration/8898/en
View the official event listing at kriya.org
Prefer email? portland-or@kriya.org
Still to be announced
- Whether any part of the weekend carries a fee, is by donation, or is free (OPEN-B).
Email portland-or@kriya.org and we will write to you when these are confirmed.
We are happy to help
Questions about the program, joining online, or the venue?
Email portland-or@kriya.org
Sadhna 360-261-4777
Kailash 971-238-6269
Greater Portland Center of Kriya Yoga International at Kriya Yoga International