We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Everyone in the world is on a spiritual path but are we all aware of that, and what does this mean? This class offers plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. Come enjoy a cup of tea as we explore: What is our ... Read More
Happiness is the greatest Divine birthright - the buried treasure of my soul. -Paramhansa Yogananda Paramhansa Yogananda said that if you want to succeed in meditation, you must develop devotion. But people who aren’t particularly devotional by nature often wonder, “What is devotion and how do I practice it?” Swami Kriyananda gave us an important key when he described devotion ... Read More
Meditation is both an art and a science. It is a technique for personal growth that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world with repeatable results. It is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. There is no ... Read More
Love is a far greater science than any modern science. -Paramhansa Yogananda Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, this is an introduction to the larger 12-week series “The Art & Science of Raja Yoga.” Raja Yoga offers a scientific AND heart-based approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for stilling the mind and expanding our awareness of spiritual realities. ... Read More
The things that happen to us do not matter; what we become through them does. -Sri. Gyanamata In this workshop we will discuss: What is our true nature? Why do we face challenges? Energy, Karma, Chakras, & Reincarnation Why do we sometimes respond unkindly or with excess emotion? Coping with the challenges of life in a spiritual way so that ... Read More
The truth simply is. It cannot be voted into existence. It must be perceived by every individual in the changeless Self within. -Paramhansa Yogananda The Art & Science of Raja Yoga: Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Twelve Saturdays beginning January 29, 2022. Register now for this series! One of Ananda's most popular offerings, Raja Yoga offers a proven ... Read More
Atha Yoga Anushasanam: And now we come to the study of Yoga. Patanjali 1.1 Paramhansa Yogananda said that God made delusion charming, otherwise, who would be interested in it? How are we deluded, and how do we escape the delusion? Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga is valuable because his descriptions of what spiritual freedom looks like are so clear. Through his explanations, ... Read More
The truth simply is. It cannot be voted into existence. It must be perceived by every individual in the changeless Self within. -Paramhansa Yogananda The Art & Science of Raja Yoga: Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Twelve Saturdays beginning January 29, 2022. Register now for this online series! One of Ananda's most popular offerings, Raja Yoga offers a ... Read More
Dear friends, Let’s establish a vibrant Google Group for Ananda Thousand Oaks members old and new. This will be a place to share inspirational thoughts, prayers, common spiritual challenges and goals. Most importantly, sharing our journeys will deepen our sense of spiritual community and spiritual family. To join the Ananda Thousand Oaks Google Group, simply search for Ananda Thousand Oaks ... Read More
"Divine Mother, I offer to Thee the fruit of my labors. Bless this offering, that it serve as a channel of Thy Light to truth-seeking souls everywhere. Aum" Dear Soul friends, With the coming of this new year, comes the chance to re‘new’ ourselves. To re‘new’ especially our energy and our commitment. January 5th marked the auspicious day of the ... Read More
