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We invite you to join us as we explore The Essence of Self-Realization, a thoughtful video-based series of talks by Asha Nayaswami, inspired by the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
In these talks, Asha Nayaswami offers practical, heartfelt guidance on the inner journey of self-realization—awakening higher awareness, cultivating devotion, and learning how to apply spiritual principles in everyday life. With clarity, warmth, and lived wisdom, this series is both accessible for newcomers and deeply nourishing for longtime seekers.
This series is centered around YouTube videos and begins on February 2, 2026. It will meet on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm, for a total of 17 sessions. Each gathering will include viewing one video, followed by a short, open discussion.
Cost to join: $20
Date and Time: 7:00pm, first and third Monday of each month.
To receive the discussion link and session details, please use registration link HERE:
We look forward to this shared journey of reflection, learning, and inner growth.
Asha Nayaswami: Asha’s talks and online classes are a spiritual lifeline for people around the world. Thousands have received training from her over the past 45 years. She has a gift for deep spiritual clarity, and the ability to offer it in a way that reaches the mind and the heart.
She serves as Ananda Sangha’s global ambassador at the request of her lifelong teacher, Swami Kriyananda. A long-time disciple of Yogananda, she is author of Swami Kriyananda: Lightbearer: The Life and Legacy of a Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, Ask Asha, Loved & Protected, Swami Kriyananda as We Have Known Him. Asha is one of the spiritual directors of Ananda Palo Alto, but her home is increasingly in every corner of the globe, often through online webinars.
Ananda is a worldwide, nondenominational, nonprofit center for meditation, spiritual growth, Kriya Yoga, and community, based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. All are welcomed.
