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This clearly written guide shows how to use meditation to raise one's awareness out of ordinary waking consciousness into the state of Superconsciousness, Swami Kriyananda offers core meditation tech- niques and exercises, and explains what one experiences when in a variety of meditative states. It is a remarkable, deep book for the life-long meditator, as well as the eager beginner.

It offers step-by-step instructions for investigating higher states of awareness and specific routines to help one tap into the wellspring of creativity and unlock intuitive guidance. Superconsciousness is the hidden mechanism behind successful problem solving, concentration, spiritual and physical healing, and finding lasting joy. It is the key to living a deeper, more meaningful life.

Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, is widely considered one of the world's foremost experts on yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice. He has written over 90 books, translated into 28 languages, and composed over 400 pieces of music. He founded Ananda Sangha in 1968 to spread Yogananda's teachings. Ananda includes six cooperative spiritual communities and ashrams in the United States, Europe and India, retreats and teaching centers, and over 100 meditation groups worldwide. He lives in India.