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Ananda communities are comprised of a residential area for members and a nearby temple, and often have a school and other Ananda-affiliated businesses. They offer a variety of regular classes and spiritual services.

Teaching centers offer classes, services, workshops, and retreats.

Meditation groups hold regular meetings. They may be small and meet in the homes of members or larger and meet in more public spaces such as yoga studios.

Online classes happen around the world and in multiple languages.

Retreats offer workshops, certifications, and time for spiritual growth and renewal. Visiting a retreat is a wonderful way to recharge your spiritual life.

Lessons in Meditation — Starting April 9

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Learn simple yet powerful techniques originally taught by Paramhansa Yogananda in this 9-week course starting soon.

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What Is Ananda?

Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher Self. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. Learn more…

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Yogananda 100

A Century of
Spiritual Awakening

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of Paramhansa Yogananda's arrival in the West and the start of the spread of his teachings around the world. Join us in celebrating a century of spiritual awakening.
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