Paramahansa '''Yogananda''' (January 5, 1893 – March 7, 1952), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh, was an Indian [[yogi]] and [[guru]] who introduced many westerners to the teachings of [[meditation]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kriya_Yoga Kriya Yoga] through his book, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autobiography_of_a_Yogi ''Autobiography of a Yogi'']. He continues in a teaching role as a member of the [[Teacher Corps]]. | Paramahansa '''Yogananda''' (January 5, 1893 – March 7, 1952), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh, was an Indian [[yogi]] and [[guru]] who introduced many westerners to the teachings of [[meditation]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kriya_Yoga Kriya Yoga] through his book, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autobiography_of_a_Yogi ''Autobiography of a Yogi'']. He continues in a teaching role as a member of the [[Teacher Corps]]. |