Calendar of Events

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

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

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

Love is a far greater science than any modern science. -Paramhansa Yogananda Come enjoy a casual conversation about the Soul's spiritual journey and how to make spiritual progress, based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. This is an introduction to the larger 12-week series “The Art & Science of Raja Yoga.”  Raja Yoga offers techniques for self-mastery in every aspect of life, ... 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

Don't Miss Yogananda Fest 2023! Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. A full day of inspired talks, yoga, vendors, food, devotional chanting, and more.   Special Keynote speakers: Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, Spiritual Directors, Ananda Worldwide. Location: Torrence Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 Date & Time: Saturday, March 11, 10:00am-6:00pm. For complete details and to purchase ... 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