Introductory Lecture on Kriya Yoga, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK: 6 March 2026

Kriya Yoga UK is pleased to announce the visit of Yogacharya Annelies van Haaren to Edinburgh to teach Kriya Yoga at this event. If you are interested in learning, there will be an introductory lecture on Friday evening and an opportunity to receive initiation and to learn and practise the techniques of Kriya Yoga on Saturday and Sunday.

Kriya Yoga is the ancient and mystical path to self realisation. ‘Kri’ is the work or activity carried out by ‘ya’ the indwelling soul. Yoga is the union of the individual self and Supreme Self. Kriya Yoga leads to the transformation of the physical consciousness into Divine consciousness and is the essence of all yogas taught in the world.

In order to practise Kriya Yoga, one needs to receive initiation which can only be given with the grace and love of the Master through an authorised teacher, during which the body is purified and energised. The initiate may perceive Divine Light, Divine Vibration and Divine Sound in the whole body. There is no book or lesson to learn the Kriya Yoga techniques. Kriya Yoga emanates from beyond the five sense organs.

Registering for the introductory lecture will ensure that you will have a place for initiation on Saturday and Sunday . You will receive further details of initiation once you have registered. Please note that the cost of the initiation is £155 plus donation of £30 per day payable (total £215) on Saturday by card or cash. We would also be grateful if you can complete all the relevant information on the Eventbrite order form for yourself and any others included on your order as this will be used to ensure that your initiation is properly recorded.

Yogacharya Annelies van Haaren has been a disciple of Paramahamsa Hariharananda for over 45 years. She travelled around the globe with Paramahamsa Hariharananda in the early eighties.

Annelies lives with her husband in the west of Ireland and has two sons. She worked as an architect and now enjoys taking care of the vegetable garden.

Draft Schedule for the Initiation Weekend Programme (subject to change)

Friday

7:00 to 8:30 pm Introductory Lecture

Saturday

8:30 to 9:00 Registration

9:00 to 1:00 Initiation

1:00 to 2:00 Group Lunch

2:00 to 3:30 Break/Book shop

3:30 to 4:30 Explanation of techniques

4:30 to 5:30 Meditation

Sunday

9:30 to 10:00 Registration

10:00 to 12:00 Questions & Answers, Revision of Techniques & Meditation

12:00 to 1:00 Group Lunch

1:00 to 2:00 Break/Book shop

2:00 to 4:00 Questions & Answers, Teachings & Meditation

We want everyone to fully enjoy our group lunches on Saturday and Sunday. We will be serving an Asian vegetarian meal for all attendees. If you have allergies or specific dietary requirements, kindly bring your own meal and please let us know that you are doing so.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Upper Hall, The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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