Kriya Yoga
Public Lecture & Initiation
July 13-15, 2007
Gonesh Baba, an advanced disciple of Paramahamsa Hariharananda, was empowered by Paramahamsa Hariharananda in 1993 to initiate others into Kriya Yoga. He will give a public lecture on Kriya Yoga meditation on Friday evening and will conduct the Kriya initiation. Initiation is a two-day event, taking place Saturday and Sunday.
Public Lecture:
Friday, July 13, 7:00 pm at Peter & Angela Merola’s residence
13639 Sprucewood Dr.
Dallas, TX 75240
Initiation:
Saturday – Sunday, July 13-15 (see detailed schedule and directions on reverse side).
Merola residence
Registration/Information: Angela Merola
214-418-6860 Or
Directions; Public Lecture, Initiation & Meditation
· The public lecture on Friday is open to all; 7-8:30pm.
· Guided meditations are open only to those initiated into Kriya Yoga.
· All program activities are held at the Merola’s home. See directions below.
· Initiation begins on Saturday at 8:30 am. Please call Angela Merola to register; 214-418-6860. Instructions for initiation are outlined below.
· Students practicing additional Kriyas will have guided meditation Saturday and Sunday (see details below).
· If you want to ask Gonesh questions in private, please ask him directly during the program.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 13 -15, 2007
Directions to the Merolas: 13639 Sprucewood Dr., Dallas, TX 75240. We are near LBJ/635 and Hillcrest but off Hillcrest in between Spring Valley and Alpha Road. From Hillcrest, turn east onto Elmridge and take your first right at Teakwood. Pass Ashridge and take a left onto Sprucewood Dr. Drive almost to the end. We are the second to the last house on the left. (If you hit Meandering Way, you’ve gone too far). Feel free to park in the driveway or street. If you park in the driveway, please leave enough room for people to move at their convenience.
Kriya Yoga Initiation & Schedule: To register call 214-418-6860 or e-mail
Friday July 13, 2007
7:00 – 8:30 pm Public lecture on Kriya Yoga
Saturday, July 14, 2007 Sunday, July 15, 2007
8:30 – noon/1pm Initiation 8:30 – 9:50 am Second Kriya Guided Meditation
2:00 – 3:00 pm Second Kriya 10:00 – noon Kriya Technique Review/Guided Meditation
3:00 – 5:00 pm Old Students 4:00 – 6:00 pm Technique Review/Guided Meditation
6:30 pm Technique/ Guided Meditation
Registration: Please register by calling or emailing Angela Merola at 214-418-6860; .
What to Bring:
· Five (5) fresh flowers (of your choice – can be different or all the same)
· Five (5) fresh fruits (of your choice – can be different or all the same)
· A donation based on your financial ability (the techniques are priceless) but a minimum of $150.00
(cash or check payable to Kriya Yoga)
· Cushion and/or blanket to sit on (optional)
· Pencil and paper (optional)
· Water (optional)
Instructions: Please arrive promptly at 8:30 am to fill out the instruction form. Eat lightly before arriving. The length of the initiation ceremony will vary based on the number of people but might last up to 4 hours. Be prepared to remove contact lenses. Consecrated fruits (prasadam) will be shared after the Ceremony.
IN ORDER TO TAKE INITIATION, YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL MEDITATIONS WITH THE TEACHER TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND INTERNALIZE THE KRIYA TECHNIQUES
What to Wear: Please keep in mind that this is a spiritual gathering and dress should be modest. Clothes should be loose and comfortable. Do not wear shorts or blue jeans. Skirts (for women) should be calf length or longer. Shirts should have elbow length sleeves and should loosely cover the contours of the upper torso. Do not wear sleeveless shirts, or shirts/blouses with scoop or low-cut necklines. Please refrain from wearing tight or aerobics type clothing as well.