Paramahansa Yogananda
Founder of Self-Realization Fellowship
Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) is regarded as one of the most prominent spiritual leaders of our time. He is the author of Autobiography of a yogi, one of the best-selling spiritual classics. This beloved world teacher came to America from India in 1920 and was the first great yoga master that stayed in the West for a longer period of time (more than 30 years). He is now widely recognized as the father of yoga in the West. He founded Self-Realization Fellowship (1920) and Yogoda Satsanga Society, which carry on his spiritual heritage all over the world under the guidance of Brother Chidananda.
Autobiography of a yogi
Autobiography of a yogi is one of the most widely acclaimed spiritual classics in the world.
As the life story of Paramahansa Yogananda — who is often referred to as the Father of Yoga in the West — the book has touched the hearts and minds of millions around the globe. Translated into many languages, it has served as an ambassador for India’s ancient science of Yoga, introducing countless readers to the methods for attaining God-realization that are India’s unique and lasting contribution to world civilization.
- From its first publication in 1946 the book was received with great enthusiasm and considered to be a masterpiece. In 1999 it received the honorary title of one of the ‘100 Best Spiritual Books of the Century’. Nowadays this account of an undeniably impressive life succeeds in making spiritual knowledge accessible to a wide audience, something that was previously attainable only to a handful of people.
SRF Lessons
With his comprehensive teaching, Paramahansa Yogananda has made an impact on the lives of millions of people in the following fields:
– the science of Kriya Yoga mediation
– the fundamental unity of all religions
– the art of a balanced health and well-being of body, mind and soul.
The SRF Lessons are available for anyone that wishes to study them. Self-Realization Fellowship offers meditations plus energy-recharging and concentration exercises, as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. These are an integral part of the science of Kriya Yoga. In addition, this comprehensive home study offers inspiring and practical guidance to achieve a balanced physical, mental and spiritual well-being. More information on the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons can be found in the booklet Undreamed-of-Possibilities, that is available from our meditation circles or on request from SRF in Los Angeles.