The International Association of Yoga Therapists just announced the first programs in the world to be accredited at their annual conference SYTAR. The Expanding Light Retreat’s Ananda Yoga Therapy Training was one of only 12 programs approved; 10 are in the US, 2 are international. Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Divine Love, Spiritual Growth
Three and a Half Lessons from a Nine-Day Seclusion
I was really ready to go on seclusion. I’d been looking forward to it for ages. I had my days all planned out: plenty of meditation, extra energization exercises, starting a yoga habit again, spiritual reading, the works. I did that on my seclusion last year, and loved it. So when I arrived at the Ananda Meditation Retreat a week … Read More
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Construction Notes – Beam me up Scotty! Arched dome beams go up…
Another eventful week as the wall framing continued and the arched glu-lam beams were erected. These beams create the framework for the dome and the iconic shape of the Mandir. All the beams went up without a hitch – great job by the carpenter crew! The foundation walls were water-proofed and the wall sheathing was installed along with some arched … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth
Group Discussion: Let It Go
Every evening before going to sleep, mentally build a bonfire to destroy some aspects of your life you have created around your ego. —Swami Kriyananda Self-definitions and attachments are some of our main obstacles on the spiritual path. What would you like to let go of — or what are you letting go of right now? Please share your thoughts … Read More
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Construction News – Concrete Slabs and Glory Walls!
It was a busy and satisfying week as we poured the slabs on both the upper and lower levels, stripped the form boards off the foundation walls and began the framing! Great job by the concrete specialists to get it all done on an incredibly hot day! The carpenters have taken over the site and are making it all come … Read More
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Spiritual Directors Return from Travels
Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi returned to Ananda Village this week after visits to Ananda communities in Portland and Seattle. This fall they will visit Assisi, Italy for two weeks and stay in India for three months. See their schedule for specific dates…
A Place Called Ananda, Divine Love
I Sing Your Song
The big concert was on Saturday, and on Wednesday I lost my voice. I am part of a quartet that sings the music of Swami Kriyananda, and we had been months in planning and rehearsing for an interfaith “Unity through Music” event: an elegant dinner followed by a performance of our singing quartet. But it’s a little hard to do … Read More
Divine Love, Spiritual Community, Thank You, God
Lessons from School Children
The Ananda Living Wisdom School holds an awards ceremony at the end of each school year. The teachers recognize their students for qualities developed and expressed during that year – qualities such as kindness, generosity, servicefulness. As I listened, inwardly I felt how pleased Master must be, and Swamiji, at such a fulfillment of their vision of an education that … Read More
Spiritual Growth
What’s Your Religion Today?
When I was in college and intending to major in Religious Studies, I would sometimes attend services at different churches and temples. Occasionally I would become very inspired and begin spontaneously preaching to my parents. This happened so many times with so many different religions that during one visit my father asked, “What religion are you today?” I was indignant … Read More
Ananda Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training
Postpartum Meditation: Does It Exist?
Well-meaning friends, acquaintances and even strangers are quick to give all kinds of advice to a new mother. Before she knows it, a new mother is likely to be given the following advice from a variety of people. “When the baby sleeps … meditate, do yoga, clean the house, pay the bills, make your phone calls, take a bath, take … Read More
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