Kriya Yoga is comprised of Self-Discipline, Self-Study
and an Attunement to the Indwelling Reality
2.1 tapahsvadhyayesvarapranidhanani kriyayogah
Lesson One
Video 1: Self-Discipline
"When you put heat to food, your mind impresses upon it."
~Goswami Kriyananda
Video 3: Attunement
"Worship any god you please. I enter the heart of the devotee. Attune in faith and purity. Know that I will answer lovingly."
Gita translation 7:21
~Goswami Kriyananda
Video 2: Self-Study
"By controlling the body and mind, you know the Atma, unconfined. By renouncing lust and greed, you act,
but sow not karmic seed."
Gita translation 4:21
~Goswami Kriyananda
Video 4: Summary
Lesson One Homework
Get yourself a new journal for this course. This will enable you to record your journey and give you opportunity to see how far you have come when you review it months and years later.
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Try fasting for one day on just water and lemon juice. See how the mind and body react.
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Bring your symbol of the Divine into the kitchen. Pick a symbol that you find uplifting.
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Make a note on how your food tastes have changed from childhood to adulthood.
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Try to make the connection between foods that you eat and how they may feed certain emotions.
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Try not to shop for food when you are hungry or emotional.
In the Kitchen:
Video 5: Moroccan Root & Lemon Casserole
Lesson One Recipes
Focus ingredient is the lemon which is a reminder to us that the subconscious mind
understands symbols. Symbols are energy, and as such, have an effect upon us.
Here are the recipes for this section:
~Easy Moroccan Root and lemon casserole
~Italian olive oil and lemon bread
~Lemon rice salad
~Lemon rice with spinach
~Stuffed zucchini with lemony sauce
~Lemon and mustard dressing
~Lemon cabbage and kale with poppy seeds
~Yummy lemon and garlic roast potatoes