Ananda Yoga, Yoga Postures

The Connection Between Yoga and Meditation

Meditation is a necessity in our multifaceted lives, and yet it doesn’t come easily for most people. People want to try it, but they find it is more difficult than they ever imagined. How hard can it be?! Sitting up straight takes muscles that that we may not use, and that may take time to develop. Maybe we sit at … Read More

A Place Called Ananda, Health and Healing

Doctor Shanti

I already had a successful career as a nurse working with one of the best-known cardiologists in the country; helping him with his clinic, surgery, and research; even writing papers on my own. But it wasn’t enough. As a young woman I had wanted to be a doctor, but my mother, who never had much faith in my potential, laughed … Read More

News About Ananda

The 30 Day Meditation Challenge was a Success!

We recently launched a 30 day meditation challenge to help you re-energize your practice. This challenge was enthusiastically taken up by over 700 people! You can take (or retake) this challenge anytime by signing up here.