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SRF 2026 Public Lecture and Kriya Tour Weekend

A How-to-Live Spiritual Weekend

with Kriya Initiation

We invite you to join us for a special weekend on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. This spiritual gathering will be conducted by Self-Realization Fellowship monastics and will include inspirational programs, meditation classes and Kriya Yoga initiation for eligible students. You are welcome to bring family and friends to the following programs, except for those designated by asterisk*(s) ** which are open only to SRF Lessons students, new initiates, or Kriyabans.

Public Lecture

“How Meditation Can Transform Your Life”

Join us for a Public Lecture at the Marriott Uptown on March 20, 2026

A Self-Realization Fellowship monastic will talk about the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and explain how meditation can lead to the natural development of deep calmness and the awakening of spiritual consciousness that can transform all aspects of your life.

Adjacent to the lecture rooms, will be a registration and information desk. There will also be rooms designated for meditation, videos, a parent-child room, and a book room.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 20

Public Lecture with Guided Meditation: 7 - 8 p.m.
Meet & Greet: 8 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

Techniques Review Class and Guided Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*
Kriya Yoga Initiation: 6 - 9 p.m.**

Sunday, March 22

Kriya Yoga Review Class: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.**

Meditation: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Inspirational Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Refreshments and Fellowship: 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

Closing Program: 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

* Must be a SRF/YSS lessons student to attend

** Must be a SRF/YSS Kriyaban or new initiate to attend

Registration Information:

Please click on this link to register for the Kriya Tour weekend.

Location

Marriott Uptown

2101 Louisiana Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110
(Exit I-40 at Louisiana Blvd)

The AMG has reserved a block of rooms at the Marriott for those who are attending from out-of-town or who wish to make this a retreat weekend. Click on this link to book your group rate for Albuquerque Meditation MAR2026. If you wish to stay outside of the nights for the room block (Friday and Saturday nights), please email us with the dates you need for reservations and we will reach out to the hotel for you.

Information for Newcomers to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons

Newcomers interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda may attend these classes by enrolling for the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, either before or during the weekend program.
Further information and applications for the Lessons are available at SRFLessons.org or at the Public Lecture.

Information for the Kriya Yoga Ceremony

If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya Yoga Initiation:
- Submit your Kriya application through the SRF Member Portal no later than February 27, 2026.
- Note: If you are not able to submit your application through the Member Portal or need technical assistance, you are welcome to contact the SRF International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org.
If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga Initiation ceremony:
- Please register by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than February 20, 2026.
If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your Kriyaban card in order to attend.
- Your Kriyaban card is now available on the SRF/YSS App on your phone. However, if you need a replacement card, please send an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than February 20, 2026.