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Week of Events
Kriya Prep 5-Week Series
Kriya Prep 5-Week Series
This course is Step-4 on the Path of Kriya Yoga and is required to receive Kriya initiation. This course offers the final preparation to become eligible for initiation into Kriya Yoga. Even though Kriya Yoga is a specific technique, Paramhansa Yogananda taught it as part of a spiritual path. Here you will learn how to put all of the previous ... Read More
Our Soul Purpose
Our Soul Purpose
Happiness is the greatest Divine birthright – the buried treasure of my Soul. -Paramhansa Yogananda Come enjoy a cup of tea while we discuss: What is our “Soul” purpose? The connection between Soul, ego, and karma? How can our jiva (Sanskrit for soul) participate in this world without creating new karma? How can we expedite our spiritual progress and experience greater joy? ... Read More
Morning Meditations: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Morning Meditations: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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
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
Secrets of Emotional Healing with Nayaswami Shanti Rubenstone, M.D.
Secrets of Emotional Healing with Nayaswami Shanti Rubenstone, M.D.
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
Morning Meditations: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Morning Meditations: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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
Seva Evening
Seva Evening
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 Art & Science of Raja Yoga
The Art & Science of Raja Yoga
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
Living the Principles of Self-realization
Living the Principles of Self-realization
The law of love is a far greater science than any modern science. –Paramhansa Yogananda Come experience Shanti’s wisdom and joy as she explains deep spiritual truths, helping us expand our own journeys toward enlightenment. This evening offers opportunity for beautiful, in-depth examination of spiritual questions. Dr. Shanti Rubenstone is a Stanford educated medical doctor. She serves as a minister, ... Read More
Patanjali’s Yamas and Niyamas in Daily Life
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