What IsAnanda?
Ananda is dedicated to the belief, born of experience, that you can live in joy. We teach effective techniques for expanding your sense of self, such as meditation, Kriya Yoga, spiritual Hatha Yoga, and divine friendship.
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Our Inspiration
Paramhansa Yogananda has been called the father of yoga and meditation in the West. His Autobiography helped spark and inspire a spiritual revolution across the world. Among the over three-hundred (influential spiritual voices) I interviewed about their key spiritual influences, a high percentage named a book, and by far the book most often mentioned was Yogananda’s unique memoir.
Meditation & Kriya Yoga
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Be a Warrior for the Light
The prayer event hosted by Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi from Ananda Village on August 26 concluded the worldwide Warriors of Light live broadcasts. Please continue to affirm and share light and harmony for the healing of our globe.
Online Course: Ananda Course in Meditation
Whether or not you are new to meditation, this course will help you develop a deep and consistent practice. With ample feedback from meditators with decades of experience and your own persistence, you will awaken your true nature: a pure reflection of divine peace, joy, and love.
Ananda is known for its expertise in meditation, and for almost 50 years has trained teachers in techniques grounded in the highest yogic practices of India, as brought to the West by Paramhansa Yogananda.
Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique of energy and breath control, or pranayama. It is also a comprehensive spiritual path of additional meditation practices and guidance for living.
The Kriya technique is given through personal initiation by one of our Kriya Yogacharyas. Initiation requires preparation through practice of other meditation techniques and study of Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings.
Community
Let us join together in this wave of social transformation, and through our practice of meditation create a spirit of global unity that can lead to lasting peace.
— Nayaswami Devi
Connect Online
Ananda is very active online: Live events, satsangs, group guided meditations, and personal support through email and chat. Learn More
Find a Local Center
Ananda has over 150 centers and meditation groups in over 45 countries which offer group meditations and classes. Learn More
Experience Community
Ananda has developed eight communities in the US, Europe, and India. Many offer internships where you can stay and experience community firsthand. Learn More
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Online Events
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Oct 28 12:00 pm PDT • Oct 28 19:00 GMT • Oct 29 00:30 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Oct 29 12:00 pm PDT • Oct 29 19:00 GMT • Oct 30 00:30 IST
Sunday Service
Oct 31 10:00 am PDT • Oct 31 17:00 GMT • Oct 31 22:30 IST
Sunday Worship Service
Oct 31 10:00 am PDT • Oct 31 17:00 GMT • Oct 31 22:30 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Nov 1 12:00 pm PDT • Nov 1 19:00 GMT • Nov 2 00:30 IST
Treasures Virtual Satsang
Nov 1 5:30 pm PDT • Nov 2 00:30 GMT • Nov 2 06:00 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Nov 2 12:00 pm PDT • Nov 2 19:00 GMT • Nov 3 00:30 IST
Conversations with Yogananda
Nov 2 7:30 pm PDT • Nov 3 02:30 GMT • Nov 3 08:00 IST
Weekly Guided Kriya Meditation
Nov 3 5:30 am PDT • Nov 3 12:30 GMT • Nov 3 18:00 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Nov 3 12:00 pm PDT • Nov 3 19:00 GMT • Nov 4 00:30 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Nov 4 12:00 pm PDT • Nov 4 19:00 GMT • Nov 5 00:30 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Nov 5 12:00 pm PDT • Nov 5 19:00 GMT • Nov 6 00:30 IST
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The Anatomy of the Astral Body
Learn Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings on some of the most fascinating aspects of your soul’s journey to freedom.
Dive into the central teaching of yoga science — that man is much more than a physical body.
Ananda Diversity and Inclusion Council
Master has called us to this path of Self-realization from many corners, backgrounds, and walks of life.
Ananda is a collective of cultures, races, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds.
We live in a vibrant, creative, and nurturing environment where individuals can wholeheartedly and freely aspire to reach their spiritual potential.
Thank You, God – Tithing as a Spiritual Practice
Your support is a blessing for all
Ananda is a beacon of light, breaking through the darkness of this world with the universal teachings of Self-realization.
Thank you for being a part of this community of souls who support each other on our path to God.
