Deepen your love for God with an evening of chanting! Join Michelle for a devotional evening of chanting, readings and brief periods of meditation. Yogananda said that chanting is half the battle. It helps us to open the heart and interiorize the mind. In deep devotion, we are more able to offer ourselves fully into the presence of the divine.
Peace and Harmony for the U.S. Elections
As I was leaving my house on Saturday to go for a walk around the pond near my home, I spoke briefly with my landlord. He was sharing his anxiety around the upcoming elections and the “ugliness” that has become more visible in our country as a result. He and his wife were leaving town to assist with a campaign … Read More
Practicing Contentment
“Through life’s mightiest storms, I am contented, for I hold in my heart God’s peace.” —Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda This past winter has undoubtedly been a challenging one for us New Englanders. As I’ve tried to remain positive and upbeat despite the onslaught of blizzards and the challenges they’ve imposed, I’ve realized that relating to the weather this … Read More
Rendering Grateful Service
by Michelle Dossett As the end of Ananda Yoga Teacher Training approached, and I realized that it would likely be six weeks before I would have a chance to lead a yoga class or sadhana back home, I wondered if I would get rusty. Might there perhaps be an opportunity to lead a sadhana or two while I was staying … Read More