: Focusing the gaze and attention on the fontanelle (crown) to perceive inner light.

: Practitioners are often encouraged to turn the tongue inward and upward toward the soft palate to help internalize the senses and stimulate spiritual centers.

The existence of such queries also raises questions about the ethics of spiritual information sharing. If a PDF exists that details the specific techniques of Hariharananda outside of sanctioned channels, it represents a break in the lineage's protocol. Organizations like Kriya Yoga Institute, founded by Hariharananda, emphasize the importance of initiation to preserve the purity of the teachings. When "exclusive" files circulate online, it creates a rift between the organization preserving the tradition and the decentralized population of internet seekers. It democratizes information at the cost of discipline and lineage integrity.

Paramahansa Hariharananda (1907–2002) was a direct disciple of Swami Shriyukteshwar Paramahansa Yogananda . His teaching style, often called Kriya Yoga International (KYI)

According to historical guides such as the First Kriya Practice Guide , the practice typically includes several sequential steps designed to purify the spine and calm the mind: