Swami Muktananda’s teachings came to be known across the world through a combination of direct spiritual transmission and carefully structured outreach. Central to this process were his global tours, during which he traveled extensively in countries such as those in North America, Europe, and Australia. In these journeys he offered public programs, lectures, and especially shaktipat intensives, where seekers could receive spiritual initiation and instruction in meditation. These intensives became a powerful magnet for aspirants, as they provided not only teachings but also a direct experience of the path he articulated. In this way, his presence and the transformative atmosphere of his programs served as a living vehicle for the spread of Siddha Yoga.

Another crucial dimension was the establishment of ashrams and meditation centers. Gurudev Siddha Peeth in Ganeshpuri functioned as a principal hub, while additional centers were founded in various countries, including a major ashram in South Fallsburg, New York. These places offered regular satsangs, chanting, and meditation sessions, creating stable communities of practice where his teachings could be assimilated and shared. The ashrams also became training grounds for committed students, who absorbed not only doctrine but also the ethos of the guru-disciple relationship that lay at the heart of his tradition. Through these institutional forms, the teachings were given continuity and structure beyond the presence of the guru himself.

Published works played a complementary and highly influential role. Texts such as “Play of Consciousness,” “Chitshakti Vilas,” and “Where Are You Going?” were translated into multiple languages and circulated widely. These writings articulated his understanding of kundalini, meditation, and the nature of spiritual awakening, allowing seekers who had never met him to engage with his vision. Audio and video recordings, along with newsletters and other printed materials, further extended this reach, preserving his talks and chants for repeated study and contemplation. In this literary and media corpus, the experiential core of his teaching was given a systematic, accessible form.

The continuity and further diffusion of his teachings were also ensured through his disciples and organizational structures. He trained and empowered students who became teachers, center leaders, and, in some cases, successors charged with carrying the lineage forward. The SYDA Foundation emerged as a coordinating body to organize courses, retreats, and meditation programs, giving the movement a coherent framework. Through this network of dedicated practitioners and formal institutions, the emphasis on direct spiritual transmission, disciplined practice, and devotion to the guru continued to spread into new communities and cultures.