Living the Principles of Self-Realization
Step 2 of 5 on The Path of Kriya
Saturdays 10:30 - 12:30 p.m: October 3rd - November 21st 2026
This 8-week course shares, in a practical way, the fundamentals of Raja Yoga: a comprehensive yogic path that shows us how to spiritualize our entire life, with meditation as its central practice. Although this is the second step on the Path of Kriya Yoga, you are welcome to attend even if you have not taken the Ananda Course in Meditation. Completing this course is a required step on the learning track to eventually receive Kriya Yoga initiation.
Course Curriculum
The "Royal" Path of Yoga
Week 1: Principles of Energy and Energization
Week 2: Raja Yoga & the Paths of Yoga
Week 3: Ashtanga Yoga: Patanjali’s Eight Limbed Path
Week 4: Yamas: The Don’ts of the Spiritual Path
Week 5: Niyamas: The Do’s of the Spiritual Path
Week 6: Transforming Habits & the Science of Affirmation
Week 7: The Principles of Magnetism & The Guru
Week 8: The Nature & Purpose of Creation – The Astral Spine & Chakras
Course Details
Please use the yellow button below to register online. The form includes an option to pay for the required Raja Yoga book. If you pay for it here, you will be given a copy on the first day of the course. You may also purchase the book online via crystal clarity publishers. If you already own the book, please ignore these details.
If you would like to register/pay in person, please email Kyle at anandarhodeisland@gmail.com with the subject line: “Raja Yoga 2026”. If you have any questions or would like to request a price reduction, please contact the email above.
Ananda Rhode Island Ministers Kelly Doyle (left) and Kyle McDonald (right). If you would like to learn more about them, visit the Ananda Ministers Page.
$125.00 for new participants. Former students may audit the course by donation. *Returning students must have a Raja Yoga book to attend.
$30.00 The Art and Science of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda is required for this course and can either be purchased in person at Ananda R.I. or online through Crystal Clarity.
Students are welcome to attend 1 free yoga class per week throughout this 8 week course. View our Yoga & Meditation Schedule here.