News About Ananda

Ananda’s Talk at United Nations

Recently an Ananda member gave a talk at the United Nations for the International Day of Yoga on June 21st. Watch a video of her talk.

Daily Life

The Passing of Mrinalini Mata

We want to share with you the news that Mrinalini Mata, president of Self-Realization Fellowship,  peacefully passed away on August 3, 2017. She was a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda since 1946 and played a prominent role in imparting the spiritual light and wisdom that she absorbed from her guru. Our prayers and blessings are with her soul and for … Read More

Spiritual Community

Scenes from Ananda Palo Alto

Curious about Ananda? Here is a glimpse into life at our spiritual community in Palo Alto, California!

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Successful Event in Portland, OR

Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi recently gave a program at the Multnomah Hotel, where Paramhansa Yogannada stayed in the 1920’s. They were joined by spiritual teachers from other paths, including a Sufi, rabbis, and a Christian minister. There were over 200 people in attendance.

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Jyotish and Devi in Portland

Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi are going to Portland on July 20th to do programs, including a bigger one on Friday. It will be in a hotel that Paramhansa Yogananda stayed at during his “spiritual campaigns”. They will be joined by a Rabbi, Sufi, and Christian minister. They will return to Ananda Village on July 24th.

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Springtime at Ananda

This year Springtime at Ananda, an annual event at the Crystal Hermitage at Ananda Village, drew 7,500 people to come see thousand of tulips.

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Ananda Presents at World Yoga Day at United Nations

Kyle from Ananda New York gave a talk recently on Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings at the World Yoga Day event at the U.N. The presentation went very well and many came up to her afterwards.