Jayadev, founder of the Ananda Yoga Academy of Europe, teaches Kriya Yoga and is the author of books on Hatha Yoga (Italian), Kriya Yoga, the Chakras (Italian), and related subjects.

Jayadev has trained hundreds of yoga teachers and gives seminars throughout Italy, and leads pilgrimages to the Himalayas and In the Footsteps of the Autobiography of a Yogi.

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Swami Centennial

Ananda: The Fruit of Swami Kriyananda’s Vision

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Swami Centennial

From Yogananda to Kriyananda: The Origins of Ananda Yoga® for Higher Awareness

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Swami Centennial

Swami Kriyananda – Gifts of Divine Love, Wisdom, and Soul Guidance

Spiritual Yoga

Yoga: East and West

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Answers to Spiritual Questions

What Can I Do to Heal Constipation and Elimination Issues?

Dear Seema, Constipation and elimination problems have usually to do with the fire chakra (where Agni resides, the fire of digestion). This is why yoga teachings advise practices like nauli to improve elimination and eliminate constipation. Yes, yoga postures can

What Were Yogananda’s and Kriyananda’s Views on Ayurveda and Homeopathy?

Dear Ravi, Yogananda and Kriyananda taught that we are in a new age and in the future healing will occur through subtle forces, vibrations, colors, energy, frequency, sound, etc. 1) Homeopathy is just that: an energetic information. It is a

What to Do if You Are on a Spiritual Path All Alone with No Guru?

Dear Hala, Practice the presence of a true Guru, just as if he were there. Speak with him. A true Guru is there. He is fully present. Of course read books, connect online with others on the spiritual path, and

How Do We Watch Our Thoughts without Getting Involved in the Thoughts?

Dear Adrian, I understand. The step from being the thinker to observing the thought process (“I am not the thinker, but the observer”) is not easy, I know, most people know. So I’d try another approach. When thoughts come, try

If Shiva Takes Away Everything Before Liberation, Will He Take My Singing Talent?

Dear Sangita, It depends if being a singer helps you spiritually. It depends if it comes from your soul and your dharma, or if you are a singer singing with and from the ego. In the first case be ready

What Did Yogananda Mean by, in Meditation, “Depth Is the Principal Thing”?

Dear Kahiwa, Yogananda said that “depth” is the “principal” thing, meaning the main goal. We should try our best to go deep. When touring he much used “O God Beautiful”. For satsangs, meditations, initiations, Sunday Services, I don’t know. I

Is There an Alternative to the Astrological Bangle?

Dear Jon, I do not know of any substitute astrological bangle. At this point I would suggest this to you: astrological bangles are a means of artificially strengthening the aura. The aura, which protects you, can be strengthened in other

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