The Louisiana Northshore Meditation Circle is a part of the Self-Realization Fellowship, a nonprofit religious organization founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920.  “Paramahansa Yogananada’s personal instructions on how to practice the science of Kriya Yoga meditation, taken from the classes he gave for more than thirty years, are presented in detail in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons.” 

“In addition, the Lessons provide his practical guidance and techniques for attaining balanced physical, mental, and spiritual well-being---the health, healing, success, and harmony that yoga bestows in every aspect of life. These “how-to-live” principles are an essential component of any successful meditation practice.”