About the Atma Kriya Yoga techniques

Atma Kryia yoga is a collection of techniques that will help you return to your real nature, which is uninterrupted love, contentment and bliss. Through regular practice of these Kriya Yoga techniques, you will begin to access your hidden inner potential, physical / spiritual energies are cultivated and a sense of love and peace arise spontaneously from within. 

If you are new to yoga and want to learn Atma Kriya Yoga, Sebastian suggests that a gradual progression through the techniques is best. If however, you have some previous experience with Yoga or Meditation, then learning the techniques in a weekend is also possible. The techniques are delivered with an initiation at the end of the course called Shaktipat. Shaktipat enables the Kriya Yoga practice to be fully activated within the student and this energy comes directly from the Yogic master, Mahavatar Kriya Babaji via the teacher.

Atma Kriya Yoga works by using several yoga practices to bring about an inner spiritual awakening

Pranayama –

Pranayama is breathing exercises for concentrating and directing life force (prana) in the body. Pranayama practices are energising and cleansing on the physical body, calming and beneficial for the mind and help to attain higher levels of consciousness. The pranayama techniques stimulate the dormant Kundalini energy, awakens the chakras and burns karma, accelerating our spiritual growth.

Mantra –

Mantra is the repetition of a series of sounds that relate to a particular energy associated with an aspect of the Divine. Repeating a mantra elevates consciousness, connects one with the Divine and helps to calm and concentrate the mind, making meditation much easier. This technique can be practised at anywhere and at any time.

Meditation –

Meditation balances the mind and emotions and also has physiological and spiritual benefits. Specific meditation practices can make us more centred and develops mental concentration. Meditation positively effects the heart rate, blood pressure and brain waves of the practitioner who is meditating. It can also lead to greater awareness and refined energy control in the body.

OM-Healing –

OM Healing Meditation is an ancient group healing technique. It heals all aspects of the body, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. It purifies our aura and assists in our spiritual growth. It can also be used as a service to your community, as the local area is positively effected by the group chanting OM. Southampton have a OM Healing group that meets twice a month.

Yoga Asanas –

The Yoga Asanas in Atma Kriya help stimulate energy channels in the body and encourage gentle awakening of kundalini. Asanas permit the transmission of more life force through the body. Asana like Sun Salutation can also help in preparing the body for meditation if the body is week or inflexible.

If you are interested in finding out more about Atma Kriya Yoga classes please contact Sebastian on:

vamadeva@atmakriya.org or Phone: 07746064086

People who have a history of heart problems, excessive high blood pressure or severe mental depression should first contact Sebastian before enrolling on a course.

Please do not let the price be an obstacle, if you simply do not have this sort of money and are keen to learn Atma Kriya Yoga, then please contact Sebastian and discuss your situation.

How does Atma Kriya Yoga work?

The Atma Kriya Yoga techniques purify the energy channels in the body called nadis. Regular practice of the techniques allows for a greater voltage of energy to pass through these nadis, giving us more energy. The yoga techniques purify the physical, mental, energetic and subtle aspects of our body. This purification helps us to prepare for the gentle awakening of Kundalini Shakti (spiritual energy) that occurs through the practice. The whole system is a gentle yet powerful combination of ancient yoga techniques that, if practised regularly, can lead to the ultimate human goal of Self-realisation.

The origins of Kriya Yoga Meditation.

Kriya Yoga was first brought to the West by Paramahamsa Yogananda in the 1930's but has been practiced throughout India for centuries. Over the past 70 years other spiritual masters have also given Kriya Yoga techniques to countries in the West.

Atma Kriya Yoga has been given to us by Swami Vishwananda who is a disciple of Mahavatar Kriya Babaji. Mahavatar Babaji is a Yogic Master who has given many Kriya techniques to the world to assist humanity in their spiritual development.

About Swami Vishwananda and Mahavatar Babaji

Swami Vishwananda is based in Germany where many spiritual seekers come to him from around the globe seeking his advice and blessings. He embraces all religions and cultures. He patiently explains how we can improve the way we think and live. He inspires people to be more loving and to support those in need, materially, mentally and spiritually. He encourages us to believe in ourselves and to love others. He serves as an example for how simple, joyful and fulfilled our lives can be.

Swami Vishwananda was born into a Hindu family on the island of Mauritius on the 13 June 1978. His Guru, Mahavatar Kriya Babaji first appeared to him when he was 4 years old. He began experiencing Samadhi, a deep meditative state of absorption  in light, at an early age. At the request of Mahavatar Kriya Babaji, Swami Vishwananda set-up the Atma Kriya Yoga Institute and began teaching Atma Kriya Yoga.

Mahavatar Kriya Babaji is not a public figure, he remains in the background, mostly in obscurity, and takes a long-term interest in humanity’s spiritual progress. Mahavatar Babaji is the source of the Atma Kriya Yoga teachings and the inspiration behind the Atma Kriya Yoga Institute. He has taken the simplest of names, Babaji, which simply means revered father. His nature is unparalleled. He is beyond time and space, constantly blessing humanity with waves of Peace and Love.

Mahavatar Kriya Babaji represents Unity. He has always played a role in creating a spiritual bridge between the East and West. Babaji is here to help us realize our true identity, the Self or Atman. One can best serve and connect with Him through meditation, surrender of the ego and selfless service. Where there is love, there is Babaji and it is through love that we will transform the world.

Links to other web sites about Swami Vishwananda and Mahavatar Babaji