Calendar of Events

Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Meditation 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. It also brings balance and a growing inner peace to our lives. While its highest and ... 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 6:15am, followed by a chant then a period of silent ... 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

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

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 6:15am, followed by a chant then a period of silent ... 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

“Silence is the altar of spirit.” -Paramhansa Yogananda Dear Beloved Community, Yogananda reminds us that while the truest altar resides within our astral spine, in-home altars hold significant power on our spiritual journey, invoking devotion, inspiration, and heart expansion. Our altars symbolize our inner attunement, influencing our energy and mood as we interact with them over time. They transcend mere ... Read More

Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Meditation 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. It also brings balance and a growing inner peace to our lives. While its highest and ... 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 6:15am, followed by a chant then a period of silent ... Read More