Kriya Yoga: Yoga and meditation: What are the benefits? . Kriya Yoga is a type practice that focuses on meditation, pranayama (breath control), and pranayama (breath control). This form of yoga was taught by Mahavatar Babaji to Lahiri Mahashaya until the time of Paramahansa Hariharananda who was studying with the legendary yogi Mahavatar Babaji. Kr