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How can one find lasting happiness? Remain calm in the face of challenges? Maintain physical and emotional well-being?
The Ananda Course will give you practical tools to solve these, and many other problems of the daily life.
Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, introduced a simple, step-by-step program for transforming every aspect of one’s life. Thousands of people around the world have studied the Ananda Course and experienced its benefits.
The Ananda Course consists of three parts.
Right from the start, you will learn a simple yet effective technique of meditation. It will help you to be focused and calm, and to obtain direct inner experience of the divine realities within. You will also learn how to create and maintain a sustainable meditation practice, and feel the joy that is always within you.
In addition, you will learn Yogananda’s “Energization Exercises”, a unique set of exercises that will give you better health, more energy, and an ability to direct the energy in the body at will.
Included in Part One:
This is by far the most comprehensive manual on yoga and meditation available today. You will gain a thorough understanding of how to live in ever-new joy through all of life's challenges.
You will learn how to apply the ancient principles of yoga to every aspect of your life: affirmations, healing, philosophy, lifestyle, meditation, and diet.
In addition, you will learn a system of yoga postures appropriate for any age or physical condition, which will help to prepare you for meditation.
The meditation instruction in Part Two includes ancient breathing exercises (pranayama) that can be used as remedies for specific mental and physical conditions, along with advanced meditation techniques.
Included in Part Two:
Parts One and Two of the Ananda Course give one a comprehensive study of meditation and yoga. For those who are interested in going further, Part Three is a preparation for Kriya Yoga technique, mentioned by Yogananda in his Autobiography of a Yogi.
Part Three includes lessons in discipleship and the Guru–Disciple relationship, the main theme of the Autobiography of a Yogi.
It also includes an advanced meditation technique taught by Yogananda, along with practices that prepare one to receive initiation into Kriya Yoga.
The Kriya Yoga initiation is given only upon completion of the Ananda Course, and an approval from Ananda Sangha.
Included in Part Three:
Premdas Ghirla
Study of the Course comes with individual support from the Course Director Premdas Ghirla, and other Ananda ministers.
Premdas is an Ananda minister and teacher of meditation and yoga. A resident community member at Ananda Village, he served for many years as the Head Chef and Culinary Instructor at The Expanding Light Retreat. He is known for his joy, devotion and hospitality.
Parts One and Two are offered together. As a special bonus, you will receive a free Metaphysical Meditations CD by Swami Kriyananda. The CD features 13 guided meditations based on the mystical poetry of Yogananda, set to beautiful background music.
Part Three is offered on its own.
Order Part Three from Crystal Clarity Publishers
Over 21 hours of instruction — a vast treasure trove of material compiled from Swami Kriyananda’s classes on virtually every subject of the spiritual path.
The Audio Companion is specifically selected to be used in conjunction with your study of the Ananda Course.
Order Companion Audio from Crystal Clarity Publishers
Your purchase of the Ananda Course (any of the options above) comes with free complimentary enrollment in Learn to Meditate Class with Ananda Online Classes.
The online course includes additional material and personal guidance from an Ananda teacher.
Ananda Course in Self-Realization
14618 Tyler Foote Road # 145
Nevada City, CA 95959
USA
Email: course@ananda.org
Phone: 530-470-2340
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