This monumental text serves as a complete and structured guide to the practices of yoga and kriya, based on the ancient tantric tradition. Intended for serious practitioners and teachers alike, it presents a year-long course covering all major aspects of yogic discipline—starting from asana and pranayama, and progressing through advanced practices like kriya yoga, dharana, dhyana, and chakra sadhana.

Organized into weekly lessons, the book blends theoretical knowledge with practical instruction, making it suitable for personal study or use in yoga training programs.

Why Read This Book?

• Offers a step-by-step yogic curriculum rooted in traditional tantra.

• Integrates physical, mental, and spiritual practices for comprehensive growth.

• Serves as a training manual for teachers and committed practitioners.

• Explains esoteric practices like chakra activation and kundalini awakening with clarity.

• A foundational reference for those pursuing the path of kriya yoga.

 About the Author

Swami Satyananda Saraswati was a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda and founder of the Bihar School of Yoga. A prolific writer and spiritual teacher, he dedicated his life to making the ancient yogic sciences accessible to modern seekers, blending traditional depth with practical application.