Membership
Any person can become a member of the society. Members are both Monastics (includes Monks & Nuns) and house-holders. After applying for membership members receive the Yogoda Satsanga/Self-Realization Lessons for three years for home study. In these lessons are teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Gurudeva and Founder of this society. Also in these lessons are step-by-step instructions in the Yoga techniques of meditataion, concentration, and energization that he taught, including Kriya Yoga. The Lessons were compiled under Paramahansa Yogananda’s direction from his writings and the many classes and lectures he gave. In addition to his comprehensive instructions in meditation, the Lessons offer practical guidance for every aspect of spiritual living — how to live joyfully and successfully amidst the unceasing challenges and opportunities in this world of change.
To become a monastic member one should be single, in sound physical and mental health, free of family and other obligations, have studied the Yogoda Satsanga/Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons for at least one year, and aged between 18 and 35.
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