Tap into the Universal and Highly Practical Spiritual Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita Special guest teacher Murali Venkatrao joins foremost teacher Nayaswami Sagar to present this dynamic retreat. Take your spiritual life into an entirely new dimension as you unlock the secrets of this powerful scripture. This weekend retreat will take you into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in ways that will help you understand them not only intellectually, but intuitively and practically. Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and founder of Ananda, has called the Gita “the world’s greatest scripture” — not that it is “better” than other scriptures, but that…

Based on the book: Demystifying Patanjali: The Yoga Sutras (Aphorisms) –The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda as Presented by his Direct Disciple, Swami Kriyananda About 2200 years ago, a great spiritual master of India named Patanjali described the process of Self-Realization and presented humanity with a clear-cut, step-by-step outline of how all truth-seekers and saints achieve divine union. He called this universal inner experience and process “yoga” or “union.” His collection of profound aphorisms-a true world scripture-has been dubbed Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Dive into the Yogic Teachings: explore the 8-limbed path Patanjali outlined—using introspective exercises, affirmations, visualizations, discussion, and meditation practices. Within these…

Use Your Life Experiences to Empower Yourself Understand Hhow the law of karma works, and how to make it work FOR you Comprehending the deeper intricacies of karma and gaining clarity on your karmic patterns and lessons helps you be more at ease with yourself and with your own journey. Find peace with your past Calmly navigate the roads that lie ahead Release bound-up energy to be successful in all areas of life During this supportive and insightful retreat, you will explore your own karmic patterns and lessons. You will also learn effective ways to free yourself from karma. Retreat Highlights:…

Dive deep into the Spirit of Christmas  Take time away from the hustle-bustle of the Christmas season and tune into the true meaning of the season. Spiritualize your Christmas season and reconnect with your spiritual aspirations. Experience the feelings of peace, divine love and joy that you can find at Ananda. Access the heart of Christmas within your own being and feel renewed and strengthened, ready to more deeply enjoy your own Christmas celebrations.  “It was Jesus himself who appeared to Babaji, and asked him to send this teaching of Self-Realization to the West . . . Babaji asked me…