The Supreme Art and Science of Raja and Kriya Yoga

Stephen Sturgess is a dedicated teacher of Yoga and meditation in the Kriya Tradition of Paramhansa Yogananda. He is the author of The Yoga Book, Yoga Meditation, and The Book of Chakras & Subtle Bodies. Stephen was born in London and since 1969 he has studied and practised Yoga and meditation in India, the UK and Europe under the expertise of well-known Yoga swamis and gurus. In 1982 he first met Swami Kriyananda (1926-2013) a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda (1893-1952), who initiated him and gave him discipleship into the ancient science of Kriya Yoga. Stephen was also initiated by Roy Eugene-Davis, another direct disciple of Yogananda, who ordained him in 2011 as Kriyacharya (Kriya Teacher) to teach and initiate others into Kriya. Stephen is also an artist-painter and has a BA University Degree in Ayurveda. He continues to write, paint and teach Kriya Yoga Meditation in London (UK): www.yogananda-kriyayoga.org.uk

The Supreme Art and Science of Raja and Kriya Yoga will provide not only extensive information about hidden aspects of Yoga, but also an opening to the deeper wisdom of Yoga within ourselves.--from the foreword by Dr David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) D.Litt., Padma Bhushan, Vedic Education (Government of Indian) and Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies

Stephen Sturgess has produced a true tour-de-force. The Supreme Art and Science of Raja and Kriya Yoga is a comprehensive and clear compilation of the spiritual teachings of yoga. Sturgesss book opens up both the ancient philosophy and the modern practices of this science. It deserves a space on the bookshelf of all sincere seekers.--Nayaswami Jyotish, Spiritual Director, Ananda Sangha Worldwide and author of How to Meditate and numerous other books on yoga