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Patanjali’s Yamas and Niyamas in Daily Life

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

Morning Meditations: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Ananda Thousand Oaks 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd., #124, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

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

Offerings from Ananda Centers Worldwide

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

Morning Meditations: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Ananda Thousand Oaks 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd., #124, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

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

May’s Featured Teacher

Ananda Thousand Oaks 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd., #124, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Experience the joy of Swami Kriyananda in this pre-recorded video, while also sharing satsang (uplifting spiritual company) in the Ananda Thousand Oaks center. In this pre-recorded talk Swami Kriyananda generously shares his wisdom, helping us deepen our own spiritual lives. Swami Kriyananda  (1926-2013), direct disciple of Yogananda, is the founder of Ananda. Though he is not on the altar, he ... Read More

Online Sunday Service

Online Sunday Service at Ananda Palo Alto with Nayaswami Shanti and others... Sunday Services at Ananda include a Purification Ceremony from 9:00am - 9:45am followed by the Festival of Light service from and 10:00-11:30.  The inward meditation, fire, and purification ceremony offer opportunity to open your heart for purification through Divine Grace. The service includes chanting, meditation, prayers, music, readings ... Read More

Patanjali’s Yamas and Niyamas in Daily Life

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

Offerings from Ananda Centers Worldwide

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

Morning Meditations: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Ananda Thousand Oaks 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd., #124, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

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 Power of Prayer

Ananda Thousand Oaks 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd., #124, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

If you repeatedly call on Him with ever deeper concentration, He will answer your prayer. A joy and peace will strike your heart. When that comes, you know that you are communing with God. –Paramhansa Yogananda Join special guest Mary Kretzmann as she shares her wisdom and experience as a minister, long-time director of the Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry, and ... Read More