The Practice
Systematic Kriya Yoga breath and concentration practice spanning more than three decades.
The Intersection of Ambition and Inner Space
The Architecture
of the Mind
Bridging the systematic practice of Kriya Yoga with exploratory neuro-analytics.
You may have built a successful professional life and still feel that something inward is unfinished. Kriya Yoga offers a traditional, teacher-guided path of practice and self-reflection alongside the responsibilities of everyday life.
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The modern paradox
You built the world
you wanted.
You conquered the room. You met every standard. But did you find yourself in the noise?
Already running
The day begins before the body has caught up.
Always pushing
Discipline becomes another measure of performance.
In command
Composed outside. Pulled in every direction within.
Surrounded, yet distant
The applause is real. So is the unanswered question.
“Real success is not only what you build outside. It is the return to who you actually are.”
The Measurement
Non-invasive EEG recording using frontal sensor positions Fp1 and Fp2, interpreted within the limits of the recording method.
The Corporate Profile
Kirit’s professional work spans enterprise AI, supply chain architecture and mission-critical technologies for Indian Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) and national defense frameworks.
Neuro-Cognitive Science
Sāṅkhya-Informed Cognitive AI
The Quantitative Neuro-Analytics of Stillness
The MindBalance framework proposes a mathematically explicit approach to interpreting EEG spectral power through the Sāṅkhya–Triguṇa model. It treats Sattva, Rajas and Tamas as continuous, compositional model variables rather than clinical diagnoses.
Presented paper: Sāṅkhya-Informed Cognitive AI: A Scientific Framework for Designing the MindBalance EEG Wearable, by Kirit Goyal (New Delhi Institute of Management) and Palash Goyal (University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA). Author affiliations are those listed in the paper; they do not imply university endorsement of the programme.
Exploratory scale
The paper reports approximately 78 million EEG epochs from more than 4,000 individuals across meditation, cognitive-task, rest and fatigue states.
Recording parameters
The reported dataset uses a 250 Hz sampling rate and 2.4-second windows—approximately 1,500 epochs per hour.
Interpretable model
Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta and Gamma band powers are normalized, weighted into raw guṇa scores, then normalized again so S + R + T = 1 at each time window. The resulting vector lies on the probability 2-simplex.
Numerical ranges reported in the paper
| Recorded state | Mean S | Mean R | Mean T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep meditation | 0.62–0.75 | 0.15–0.25 | 0.05–0.15 |
| Focused task | 0.30–0.45 | 0.45–0.60 | 0.10–0.20 |
| Fatigue | 0.15–0.30 | 0.10–0.25 | 0.50–0.70 |
These are the authors’ reported ranges, not diagnostic cutoffs, independent replications or guaranteed individual outcomes. Range endpoints describe separate observations and are not a single simultaneous S/R/T vector.
The paper states that these observations do not constitute clinical validation. Its limitations include using EEG as a proxy for complex mental phenomena, exploratory datasets and the need for longitudinal validation.
Download the Presented Research Paper (PDF)Research presented at two conferences, as reported by Kirit. Conference presentation is distinct from peer-reviewed journal publication.
The Kriya–Triguṇa Dynamic
Mapping Your Triguṇa Architecture
From philosophical qualities to interpretable model variables.
MindBalance models cognitive balance as a changing composition. The paper defines normalized band powers for Delta (0.5–4 Hz), Theta (4–8 Hz), Alpha (8–13 Hz), Beta (13–30 Hz) and Gamma (30–45 Hz).
Tamas · Inertia
The proposed raw score combines Delta power with half the Theta power. The paper reports Mean T of 0.50–0.70 in fatigue states. This is not a diagnosis of biological burnout.
Rajas · Activity
The proposed raw score combines Beta power with half the Gamma power. The paper reports Mean R of 0.45–0.60 during focused tasks. These values do not by themselves identify executive stress or anxiety.
Sattva · Clarity
The proposed raw score combines 0.5 × Theta, 1.0 × Alpha and 0.2 × Beta power. The paper reports Mean S of 0.62–0.75 during deep meditation, without establishing a guaranteed effect of First Kriya training.
Each raw score is divided by the sum of all three raw scores to obtain S, R and T. The paper defines the Cognitive Balance Index as CBI = S − (R + T). This index belongs to the proposed model; it is not an independently validated clinical measure.
First Kriya remains a teacher-guided contemplative practice. EEG observations can support discussion and reflection without proving the content of a person’s experience or promising strategic performance.
Read the model, observations and limitations in the presented paperFor founders & institutional leaders
Leadership, Practice & Inner Space
A considered approach for people accustomed to responsibility.
This work offers room for personal inquiry alongside the demands of building organizations. First Kriya is approached as a teacher-guided contemplative discipline, without a promise of professional advantage, a neurological diagnosis or a guaranteed result.
Private engagements make space for practice, questions and reflection. Research observations are discussed separately from the practitioner’s own account of experience.
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An Exclusive Residential Neuro-Cognitive Intensive at The Belgadia Palace
Baripada, Odisha · Four days · Restricted to 9 participants
A four-day residency designed for international founders, executives and institutional leaders, with a planned group limit of nine participants. The programme brings teacher-guided practice into conversation with exploratory EEG research and the cultural heritage of Mayurbhanj.
Meditative training
Daily personal guidance in First Kriya with Kirit Goyal. With Master Per H. Wibe’s permission, I teach First Kriya.
Research & reflection
Individual EEG observation sessions using the MindBalance research framework, subject to consent and confirmed programme arrangements. No diagnostic or guaranteed cognitive outcome is offered.
Heritage encounters
Planned cultural experiences include Mayurbhanj Chhau, one of the regional styles of the UNESCO-listed Chhau dance tradition, and encounters with Dokra lost-wax metal artisans. Performance and artisan visits are coordinated with local hosts.
Participation is limited to nine people. Accommodation allocation, programme dates and cultural activities are confirmed directly with accepted applicants; an application does not reserve a place.
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About the teacher
Kirit Goyal
I have practised meditation for many years. I received Kriya Yoga initiation from my teacher, Master Per H. Wibe, and continue to teach under his guidance. Alongside my spiritual practice, I mentor young students and professionals in creative thinking.
The tradition’s Kriya Yoga lineage
According to the Kriya Teaching Trust’s published lineage account. This sequence represents the tradition’s teacher-to-student lineage.
Mahavatar Babaji → Lahiri Mahasaya → Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri → Shri Narayan Giri (Prabhujee) → Swami Shankarananda Giri → Per H. Wibe
Global Retreats & Private Engagements
By Institutional Invitation &
Private Sponsorship Framework Only
Kirit Goyal considers a limited number of private masterclasses, corporate board retreats and research-oriented intensives worldwide. Hosting proposals are reviewed through the formal application below.
Mandatory Hosting Directives
- Full international business/first-class transit and five-star lodging logistics.
- A private, secure and distraction-free setting suitable for contemplative practice and agreed EEG observation.
- A commitment to thoughtful engagement with contemplative practice and research, without promised outcomes.