In this episode we see how each one of us tries to find happiness and fulfilment through lower tendencies and desires, as expressed through the lower triad of chakras, until we discover deeper fulfilment in freedom of heart and inner freedom, as expressed by the higher chakras. Surprisingly, Swami’s song, “If You’re Seeking Freedom”, outlines this progression precisely. Join in … Read More
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From Human to Divine Love – Who is Silvia? Right Living Through Music, Ep. 3
We all desire to love and be loved, not just impersonally, in a cosmic sense, but also personally. One of the deepest longings of the human heart is to find a partner, to share a romance – is this yearning a hindrance on the spiritual path, or can we learn how to transform human love into divine aspiration? Through this … Read More
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Rhythm and Joy: There’s Joy in the Heavens, Say YES to Life! Ep. 2
Rhythm is a powerful mode of communication in music and language. Have you ever noticed the rhythm of laughter or how certain emphases in timing change the meaning of a sentence? In this episode we dance with Swami Kriyananda through the buoyant song “There’s Joy in the Heavens” and learn how joy, like a peppy rhythm, is ever at our … Read More
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How Music Creates Consciousness – Say YES to Life, Ep.1
“Music is so much more than entertainment. It doesn’t merely reflect a state of consciousness: It also generates it.” – Swami Kriyananda Experience the transformative power of music to change and create consciousness through one of Swami Kriyananda’s songs every week. Discover the uplifting power of melody, rhythm, and poetry, as we take each song to heart and absorb its … Read More
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Kirtan for Divine Joy
Join Keshava in this 30 minute kirtan (devotional chanting) to awaken the divine state of joy. Ananda also offers Sunday morning worship, beautiful sacred music, and talks based on the underlying unity between the Bhagavad Gita and the Bible. Ananda’s teachings are based on those of Paramhansa Yogananda as expressed by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda, the founder of Ananda.
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Healing Prayers for the World with Keshava and Saiganesh
Join us in these 20 minutes of coming together to strengthen light in the world — with a brief talk and meditation followed by group affirmation and visualization for world blessing. Affirmation: “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. … Read More
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My Guru – Whispers From Eternity
This powerful invocation to the Guru, both impersonally, and personally from Yogananda to his guru Swami Sri Yukteswar, contains great spiritual magnetism to uplift and attune our consciousness with that divine ray which will lead us to salvation. Ananda also offers Sunday morning worship, beautiful sacred music, and talks based on the underlying unity between the Bhagavad Gita and the … Read More
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They Have Heard Thy Name
This virtual kirtan of a chant by Paramhansa Yogananda features devotee musicians from Ananda. The musicians traded tracks with each other from lockdown over the last two months, videoing themselves recording, and sharing inspiration and satsang through this divine music. Panduranga, at Ananda Village mixed and mastered the combined tracks, Baraquiel in Pune synced and edited the video and audio … Read More
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Superconscious Tools: Yamas
Challenges and hard times are ripe with spiritual opportunity. This online series will focuses on one theme each week and will include inspirational sharing, guided exercises, devotional chanting and meditation. With Lakshmi and Keshava.
