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 soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. -Paramhansa Yogananda Still your mind and rejuvenate your spirit before rushing off to begin your day. Enjoy the calmness of deep inner silence and re-connect with your true reality…..the soul’s ever-existing Peace. We’ll begin with a prayer at 5:30am, followed by a chant then a period ... Read More
Wonderful online opportunities from Ananda centers worldwide are available daily. Ananda centers worldwide offer online classes led by inspirational leaders from around the globe. New events are added every day. For a general calendar of classes from around the world visit HERE To see a complete list of events from a particular center, visit their individual online calendar. Ananda Thousand ... Read More
This ongoing interactive series will be offered online only and is one of Shanti Rubenstone's most magnificent courses. You can experience this series from the comfort of your home. Registration MUST be received in advance to gain access. Based on Swami Kriyananda's book, "Secrets of Emotional Healing," this year-long course is offered the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm-8:30pm. This ... Read More
It’s not the "WHAT," but the "HOW!" -Swami Kriyananda The Ananda Thousand Oaks community is coming together in joyful, selfless service. Please join us Wed. evening, May. 3, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Come serve in the center, help us clean, contribute to its beautiful energy. Enjoy chants and spiritual community while working. Followed by a short meditation. Seva is serving without selfish motive ... Read More
The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. -Paramhansa Yogananda Still your mind and rejuvenate your spirit before rushing off to begin your day. Enjoy the calmness of deep inner silence and re-connect with your true reality…..the soul’s ever-existing Peace. We’ll begin with a prayer at 5:30am, followed by a chant then a period ... Read More
The time for knowing God has come. Paramhansa Yogananda Join Nayaswami Devarshi as he helps us expand our own journeys toward enlightenment. One of Ananda Worldwide’s most experienced and beloved teachers, Nayaswami Devarshi is an Ananda minister and Kriyacharya (authorized Kriya Yoga teacher). Devarshi lives in India, leading Ananda’s monastery and serves as the director of Ananda’s global Kriya Yoga Sangha. He ... Read More
Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, this is step-3 on the path of Kriya Yoga. Paramhansa Yogananda said that the purpose of life is to find God. We may similarly say that the purpose of life is to: Find your true Self End the long exile of the soul Find the way back home Return to the heavenly joy ... 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 soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. -Paramhansa Yogananda Still your mind and rejuvenate your spirit before rushing off to begin your day. Enjoy the calmness of deep inner silence and re-connect with your true reality…..the soul’s ever-existing Peace. We’ll begin with a prayer at 5:30am, followed by a chant then a period ... Read More
