Peter van Houten, M.D. talks about how meditation, and Kriya Yoga in particular, affect our brain and thought processes. This recording is excerpted from Dr. van Houten’s presentation for Spiritual Renewal Week of August, 2016. The following is its transcript: You know, Yogananda said a very profound thing: “The road to God is through our own nervous system.” He actually … Read More
The Age of Energy Generation: Generation Z As the world witnesses the newest generation of young adults known as Generation Z transition into college and adulthood, dynamic ways of relating to oneself and the broader world are emerging. Paramhansa Yogananda’s call for small communities, simplistic living and the pursuit of God are now more relevant than ever, particularly with this … Read More
Dana Lynne Andersen, renowned artist and founder of Awakening Arts Academy has been deeply inspired in her spiritual and artistic life by Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi.” “Hello! I’m Dana Lynn Andersen and I’m an artist and I’m also the founding director of the Awakening Arts Academy and it’s a place where we work as a vehicle for consciousness and … Read More
An intentional, spiritual community in Northern California, Ananda Village is a 50 year experiment of people living in God.
With Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, Ananda Village Dec 20th. 2018. Includes a slideshow from their recent trip to India.
We wish you Happy Christmas from Ananda with this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, “The Christmas Mystery”. Many blessings! The Christmas Mystery Long ago there was a little shed. There three mighty kings did bow their heads To a gentle babe of low degree, Whom men called the son of Mary. Who’ll tell to me this mystery: How a tiny … Read More
We wish you a joyful Christmas and many blessings with this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda “Three Wise Men”, performed by members of the Ananda Palo Alto choir. Three Wise Men Then three wise men came from afar, Guided by the heavenly star. Christ, the light of God, had descended, That, receiving him, all might be saved. Thus, the promise … Read More
Wishing you a blessed Christmas from Ananda with this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, “The Christ Child’s Asleep”. The Christ child’s asleep. The silence is so deep That round about, with hope in their eyes, The animals await; Their breathing they abate: They know their time has come to arise. For Jesus came on earth To offer second birth To … Read More
I just received a prayer request regarding the monsoon floods in Kerala in southern India. Apparently, this is the worst flooding in India’s history. Here is a recent article with live updates. Send light to those needed assistance and to the rescue teams. Blessings, Mary Kretzmann Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry
