Calendar of Events

Visit Ananda Thousand Oaks any Monday morning. Founded in 1968 by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, Ananda is a global movement supporting the path of Self-realization, based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while asking questions about Ananda. Learn about our growing community, our classes, and how we can ... Read More

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. The Path of Kriya Yoga includes specific techniques of meditation, along ... 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 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

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

Nothing on Earth can hold me, Rise, oh my soul, in freedom!  –Paramhansa Yogananda Yogananda Fest is an annual, inspiring, day-long festival celebrating and sharing teachings of the great Master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Join us for inspirational classes, vegetarian food, guided meditations, devotional music, yoga, spiritual community, vendors, healing practitioners, fun activities for kids and families, plus special keynote speakers Nayaswami Jyotish & Nayaswami ... 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 This in-person course is one of Ananda worldwide's most popular offerings and is perfect for anyone seeking spiritual expansion whether they are new to the spiritual path or an experienced yogi. It offers ample opportunities for spiritual ... 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