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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.Phil Goldberg, American Veda
At the request of Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda dedicated his life to lecturing and writing, and has also produced hundreds of pieces of music, to help others to find joy within. More
With the passing of Swami Kriyananda in 2013, Nayaswami Jyotish was named by Kriyananda as his spiritual successor. Jyotishji met Swami Kriyananda in 1966, working closely with him and his wife, Devi (who came to Ananda in 1969), to build Ananda’s work around the world. Both Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi were named kriyacharyas by Swami Kriyananda, and disseminate the liberating and ancient Kriya Yoga technique of Paramhansa Yogananda’s lineage. More
Meditation & Kriya Yoga
Learn to Meditate
Meditation is a technique for personal growth that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world with repeatable results. There is no aspect of your life that cannot be improved by meditation, whether it be in business, relationships, or health. The highest purpose of meditation, however, is to discover your Highest Self.
We offer a free, five day email series for a basic overview of how to meditate, which includes posture, where and when to meditate, and a simple effective technique. It also includes a subscription to our monthly Daily Meditator newsletter and monthly Inner Light newsletter.
Online Course: Lessons 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.
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Why Keep the Needle of My Attention, Through Meditation, Ever Pointing Toward Thee
Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique of energy and breath control, or pranayama. It is also a comprehensive spiritual path, which includes additional meditation practices and guidance for living.
The Kriya technique is given through personal initiation by one of our Kriya Yoga teachers. Initiation requires preparation which includes the practice of other meditation techniques and study of Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings.
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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
Be a Warrior for the Light
“God’s light is within me and around me. With the sword of faith in my hand, with the love of God in my heart, I am a warrior of light. I join my brothers and sisters everywhere to overcome fear with faith, hatred with love, and disease with health. We all are warriors of light. We fill the world with God’s light.”
A Call to Action
Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi share about the need for positive action in this time of turmoil and crisis.
Join the Campaign for World Healing
Every Thursday at 8:00 am PST / 5:00 pm CEST / 9:30 pm IST, Ananda centers in the U.S., India, and Italy host a gathering to meditate, affirm, and visualize light and harmony in the world.
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Recent Posts and Videos
Gazing at an Aghori Yogi’s Eyes, I Received a Lasting Feeling of Terror. What To Do?
Dear Nicole, Yes, these Aghori yogis can be scary. Did it happen in 2019, when all the naga-babas etc. came to Varanasi, sitting in tents? In that case, I was there too. For the future: the eyes are a powerful ... Read More
How Long Will It Take Us to Achieve God-Union?
Dear Abhishek, Yogananda was, as far as I understand, already an avatar, fully united with God, when he incarnated as Arjuna. He acted the role of the humble disciple, just as he did in the role of Yogananda. Arjuna and ... Read More
How to Focus at the Spiritual Eye
Dear Luis, Meditation involves an inward and upward focus of our awareness, withdrawing energy from the senses, and tuning into subtle divine realities. The spiritual eye, the energy center at the point between the eyebrows, is the doorway to these ... Read More
Who Was Melchizedek in the Old Testament?
Dear Jim, Melchizedek played the dual role of King and priest. Yogananda never mentions him, as far as I know, therefore I don’t know much about him. If he was, as some think, indeed like God in form (the “logos” ... Read More
Using a Timer for Meditation
Dear Kaydee, I’ve used a timer from time to time (pun intended). And, yes, I agree it seems artificial. Here’s what some meditation students ask: “If I only have a certain amount of time to meditate, how will I know ... Read More
Can a Tantric Yogi Harm or Even Kill a Person?
Dear Nicole, I wouldn’t call it shaktipat (transferal of energy), which is intended to be an act of love and blessing. Nor is it avesa, a term (as I understand it) which means to enter with one’s consciousness into the ... Read More
Which Mantra Is Best for Peace?
Dear Rajender, The mantra you choose is determined primarily by its effects upon your consciousness. The Gayatri is a mantra for both personal and global enlightenment. It is therefore by definition a prayer for peace. The Mahamantra (Krishna) is a ... Read More
How Can One Have Surgery Without Anesthesia? How Can One Receive the Sickness of Another Person?
Dear Thangaraj, Namashkar. 1. Ramana Maharishi did it through a technique known to all advanced yogis. It is prayamama, energy control: the energy is completely withdrawn from the body, into the spine. Nothing is perceived outside anymore. The yogi is ... Read More
How Do I Protect Myself from People Who Want to Replace My Good Karma With Their Bad Karma?
Dear Nicole, You ask some probing and complex questions about how karma works. It’s easy to say that karma is simply action and effects of action. But beyond that, it isn’t easy at all. Let’s try to tease out some ... Read More
My Husband Died Suddenly
Dear Richa, First please accept the love and condolences I am offering on behalf of Ananda Sangha to you and your family for your loss. I am sending prayers to you, your son, and the soul of your husband. There ... Read More
Online Events
“Warriors of Light” Meditation
Jan 18 6:00 am PST • Jan 18 14:00 GMT • Jan 18 19:30 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Jan 18 12:00 pm PST • Jan 18 20:00 GMT • Jan 19 01:30 IST
Nurturing Your Soul: 15-Min Guided Meditation for Beginners
Jan 18 12:00 pm PST • Jan 18 20:00 GMT • Jan 19 01:30 IST
Yoga Flow for Stamina & Strength
Jan 18 4:00 pm PST • Jan 19 00:00 GMT • Jan 19 05:30 IST
Treasures Virtual Satsang
Jan 18 5:00 pm PST • Jan 19 01:00 GMT • Jan 19 06:30 IST
“Whispers from Eternity” — a Daily Broadcast of Inspiration
Jan 19 12:00 pm PST • Jan 19 20:00 GMT • Jan 20 01:30 IST
Nurturing Your Soul: 15-Min Guided Meditation for Beginners
Jan 19 12:00 pm PST • Jan 19 20:00 GMT • Jan 20 01:30 IST
Ananda Yoga & Meditation Sadhana
Jan 19 3:00 pm PST • Jan 19 23:00 GMT • Jan 20 04:30 IST
Conversations with Yogananda
Jan 19 7:30 pm PST • Jan 20 03:30 GMT • Jan 20 09:00 IST
Weekly Guided Kriya Meditation
Jan 20 5:30 am PST • Jan 20 13:30 GMT • Jan 20 19:00 IST
Whispers From Eternity: An Exploration of Prayer and Poetry
Jan 20 8:15 am PST • Jan 20 16:15 GMT • Jan 20 21:45 IST
Healing Prayers for the World
Jan 20 10:00 am PST • Jan 20 18:00 GMT • Jan 20 23:30 IST
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Lessons in Meditation
The 10-week Lessons in Meditation program is designed to provide in-depth instruction in scientific meditation techniques that bring more peace, deeper relaxation, and focused concentration to every area of your life, regardless of outer conditions.
These techniques are based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi.
Next Session: January 21, 2021 – April 1, 2021
Tuition: $99.95
Online Ananda Meditation® Teacher Training
The Ananda Meditation® Teacher Training online will prepare you to teach meditation to anyone, whether for stress relief, better health, emotional stability, greater effectiveness, or the highest that meditation can offer.
Deepen your own meditation practice and gain new intuitive understanding of your inner life – your challenges, your gifts – as a path to becoming an inspiring meditation teacher. Our faculty team utilizes the best practices of online teaching – for your fullest learning experience.
Online starting January 20 – March 31, 2021
Thank You, God – Tithing as a Spiritual Practice
Tithing is a spiritual practice, a conscious expression of gratitude given without condition to the source of your inspiration– God. We invite you to try it. Hear the stories of others, but test this teaching in your own life and see what transpires.
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.
