Monday mornings: Learn about Ananda's growing community and how Ananda can support your spiritual journey. Many people feel the need for a stronger inner life but it's often hard to know what to do, where to go, or how to find a community that will work for you personally. Feel free to ask questions about Ananda, spirituality, the path of ... 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. As an immediate result of COVID, Ananda Thousand Oaks, and many other Ananda centers worldwide, went global, offering classes and events online. Ananda centers worldwide united, offering online classes led by inspirational leaders from around the globe. New events are added every day. To see a complete list of events ... Read More
Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesdays 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 original ... 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
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 aspect of ... Read More
Satsang - सत्संग “Satsang” (Sanskrit) means “fellowship with truth,” but in practice it means “fellowship with other truth seekers.” Paramhansa Yogananda said that next to daily meditation, one of the most important things for a spiritual aspirant is satsang. Come quietly meditate in a beautiful spiritual space, or share uplifting spiritual conversation. The principles behind satsang are very important. Whenever two ... 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 offers both a heart and scientific approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for calming the mind and expanding our awareness of spiritual realities. Based on The Art and ... Read More
How do we live on a daily basis such that we don't create more karma and we even neutralize past karmas? How do we find inner joy amidst challenging outer circumstances? The Yamas and Niyamas are steps one and two of Patanjali's eight-fold path. The Yamas and Niyamas are suitable for everyone! This is why Swami Kriyananda called his book “Demystifying Patanjali.” ... 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
How do we live on a daily basis such that we don't create more karma and we even neutralize past karmas? How do we find inner joy amidst challenging outer circumstances? The Yamas and Niyamas are steps one and two of Patanjali's eight-fold path. The Yamas and Niyamas are suitable for everyone! This is why Swami Kriyananda called his book “Demystifying Patanjali.” ... Read More
Monday mornings: Learn about Ananda's growing community and how Ananda can support your spiritual journey. Many people feel the need for a stronger inner life but it's often hard to know what to do, where to go, or how to find a community that will work for you personally. Feel free to ask questions about Ananda, spirituality, the path of ... Read More
Fill your mind with me; love me; serve me, worship me always. Seeking me in your heart, you will at last be united with me. –Sri Krishna Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita, explained by Paramhansa Yogananda is ... 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. As an immediate result of COVID, Ananda Thousand Oaks, and many other Ananda centers worldwide, went global, offering classes and events online. Ananda centers worldwide united, offering online classes led by inspirational leaders from around the globe. New events are added every day. To see a complete list of events ... 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
Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesdays 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 original ... Read More
Satsang - सत्संग “Satsang” (Sanskrit) means “fellowship with truth,” but in practice it means “fellowship with other truth seekers.” Paramhansa Yogananda said that next to daily meditation, one of the most important things for a spiritual aspirant is satsang. Come quietly meditate in a beautiful spiritual space, or share uplifting spiritual conversation. The principles behind satsang are very important. Whenever two ... 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 offers both a heart and scientific approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for calming the mind and expanding our awareness of spiritual realities. Based on The Art and ... 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
Monday mornings: Learn about Ananda's growing community and how Ananda can support your spiritual journey. Many people feel the need for a stronger inner life but it's often hard to know what to do, where to go, or how to find a community that will work for you personally. Feel free to ask questions about Ananda, spirituality, the path of ... 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. As an immediate result of COVID, Ananda Thousand Oaks, and many other Ananda centers worldwide, went global, offering classes and events online. Ananda centers worldwide united, offering online classes led by inspirational leaders from around the globe. New events are added every day. To see a complete list of events ... Read More
Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesdays 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 original ... 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
Experience the Joy of Nayaswami Jyotish in this pre-recorded video, while also sharing satsang (uplifting spiritual company) in the Ananda Thousand Oaks center. In this talk Nayaswami Jyotish generously shares his wisdom to help us deepen our own spiritual lives. Nayaswami Jyotish and his wife, Nayaswami Devi, serve as Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide. Together, they are living examples of ... Read More
Satsang - सत्संग “Satsang” (Sanskrit) means “fellowship with truth,” but in practice it means “fellowship with other truth seekers.” Paramhansa Yogananda said that next to daily meditation, one of the most important things for a spiritual aspirant is satsang. Come quietly meditate in a beautiful spiritual space, or share uplifting spiritual conversation. The principles behind satsang are very important. Whenever two ... 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 offers both a heart and scientific approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for calming the mind and expanding our awareness of spiritual realities. Based on The Art and ... 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
Monday mornings: Learn about Ananda's growing community and how Ananda can support your spiritual journey. Many people feel the need for a stronger inner life but it's often hard to know what to do, where to go, or how to find a community that will work for you personally. Feel free to ask questions about Ananda, spirituality, the path of ... Read More
Fill your mind with me; love me; serve me, worship me always. Seeking me in your heart, you will at last be united with me. –Sri Krishna Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita, explained by Paramhansa Yogananda is ... 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. As an immediate result of COVID, Ananda Thousand Oaks, and many other Ananda centers worldwide, went global, offering classes and events online. Ananda centers worldwide united, offering online classes led by inspirational leaders from around the globe. New events are added every day. To see a complete list of events ... Read More
Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesdays 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 original ... 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
Satsang - सत्संग “Satsang” (Sanskrit) means “fellowship with truth,” but in practice it means “fellowship with other truth seekers.” Paramhansa Yogananda said that next to daily meditation, one of the most important things for a spiritual aspirant is satsang. Come quietly meditate in a beautiful spiritual space, or share uplifting spiritual conversation. The principles behind satsang are very important. Whenever two ... 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
Wonderful online opportunities from Ananda centers worldwide are available daily. As an immediate result of COVID, Ananda Thousand Oaks, and many other Ananda centers worldwide, went global, offering classes and events online. Ananda centers worldwide united, offering online classes led by inspirational leaders from around the globe. New events are added every day. To see a complete list of events ... Read More
“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.” ― Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Patanjali helps us make choices that eliminate suffering. We probably all tend to control our physical behaviors, but do we do the harder work to control our thought tendencies? In this two night introduction to Patanjali's Yamas and Niyamas, ... Read More
Experience the joy and dynamic energy of group meditations Wednesdays 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 original ... 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
“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.” ― Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Patanjali helps us make choices that eliminate suffering. We probably all tend to control our physical behaviors, but do we do the harder work to control our thought tendencies? In this two night introduction to Patanjali's Yamas and Niyamas, ... 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
