SRF Monastic Visit to Houston with Kriya Initiation

It is our pleasure to announce that Self-Realization Fellowship monastics will be visiting Houston, October 11–13, 2024, to meet with members and friends of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual family. During the weekend there will be inspirational programs, meditation classes, and a Kriya Yoga initiation.

We hope you will be able to join us for this time of divine fellowship — a wonderful opportunity to commune with God and Gurus, and to delve deeper into the understanding and practice of Paramahansaji’s teachings. While we recognize that some of you may not be able to attend the whole weekend, we encourage you to participate as much as you can in these special meetings.

You are most welcome to bring family and friends to the inspirational programs. Please note that anyone wishing to attend classes on the meditation techniques will be asked to show a student or Kriyaban card for admittance. Newcomers interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda may attend these classes by enrolling for the Self-Realization FellowshipLessons, either before or during the weekend program. Further information and applications for the Lessons are available at SRFLessons.org or at the event itself.

Important information for SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans

  • If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya, we encourage you to submit your Kriya application through the Member Portal no later than September 23rd, 2024. 

Note: If you are not able to submit your application through the Member Portal or need technical assistance, you are welcome to contact the International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org.

  • If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony: please register by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than September 4th, 2024.

  • If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your Kriyaban card in order to attend. If you need a replacement card, please send an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than September 4th, 2024.

KRIYA TOUR SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 10

Houston Center of SRF
3425 Golf Drive, Houston, TX

7:00 p.m. –   8:00 p.m. Meditation/Inspirational Service

Friday, October 11

Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel
3000 North Loop W, Houston, TX

7:00 p.m. –   8:00 p.m. Public Lecture with Guided Meditation

8:00 p.m. –   9:00 p.m.   Reception

Saturday, October 12

Houston Center of SRF
3425 Golf Drive, Houston, TX

9.00 a.m. –   9.45 a.m. Meditation

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Energization Exercises Review Class *

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hong Sau and Om Techniques Review Class with guided meditation*

5:00 p.m. –   8:00 p.m.  Kriya Yoga Initiation **

Sunday, October 13

Houston Center of SRF
3425 Golf Drive, Houston, TX

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Kriya Yoga Review Class **

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Guided Meditation

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Closing inspirational service and “Lake Shrine Dedication” video

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments and fellowship

For parking instructions at Houston Center of SRF on October 12 and 13, please visit this page. The link contains important information on how to optimally use the limited parking space.

* Open to students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons

** Open to Kriyabans only

The events are geared toward adults, but children age 12 and older who are Self-Realization Fellowship students may attend if they wish. We are not able to accommodate younger children at the meetings.

We ask that no audio or video recordings (cell phone cameras included) be made during the events, and that still photography be limited to outdoor areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

Phone(713) 263 7272

Email: srfhouston@gmail.com

It is through your generosity that we are able to bring events like this to truth-seeking souls around the world, and we deeply appreciate any contribution you are able to make—through your meditation group, during the monastics’ visit or through our website—to help us continue our efforts to spread Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings.

We joyously anticipate meeting with you to share the inspiration of our Guru’s soul-revealing Kriya Yoga teachings. He told us: “Those who sincerely seek Him will surely find Him. Those who want to love the Lord and yearn to enter His kingdom, and who sincerely wish in their hearts to know Him, will find Him. You must have an ever-increasing desire for Him, day and night. He will acknowledge your love by fulfilling His promise to you throughout eternity, and you shall know joy and happiness unending.” 

May God and Guru bless you always, and guide you toward fulfillment of your soul’s highest aspirations.