Ananda Course in Meditation (Testimonial by Maja)

In this heartfelt video, Maja, a social worker and yoga teacher from Germany, shares her transformative journey with the Ananda Course in Meditation. Introduced to yoga 15 years ago, Maja delved into meditation through the guidance of her spouse and a close friend who were already Kriyabans.

Encouraged by their experiences, she embarked on the course last October and now fervently recommends it. For Maja, meditation is a means of withdrawing from the outer world to reconnect with her inner self, finding peace and harmony. Through the course, she discovered deeper ways to connect with God, fulfilling a lifelong longing.

Maja warmly invites seekers of Self-realization and truth to embark on this transformative journey.

Transcript

Maja:

Namaste and a warm welcome to you. In this video, I will talk a little bit about my experiences regarding the Ananda Course in Meditation and how this course has influenced my life.

I’m Maja, I'm 42 years old, and I live with my husband in Germany. I work as a social worker in (inaudible). And also I teach yoga. I came across yoga about 15 years ago. And through yoga, I got in touch with meditation.

Through my husband and also a close friend of mine, who were Kriyabans already, I got introduced to Yogananda and Ananda. Both of them recommended this course and meditation highly to me.

Last October in 2020, I started with the first course. And now, I can say I recommend this course highly, as well. Why? Because you get guided through the whole course by beautiful teachers.

Meditation Is about Withdrawing the Senses

Meditation, for me, is really to withdraw my senses from the outer world, to reconnect with my inner self, and to find peace, harmony, and calmness.

In my life, there was always a deep longing, searching for God. Through this course, I found ways to connect with God on a deeper level and to build up a closer connection to him. And I'm very thankful for that.

If you are a searcher for Self-realization, a searcher for truth or a deeper meaning in your life, then I can recommend this course highly to you. You will find a lot of answers.

Many blessings for your journey. Namaste

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Learn Paramhansa Yogananda’s Scientific Meditation Techniques

Whether a beginning or experienced meditator, take this meditation class to develop or deepen your daily meditation practice and connect with your higher Self.

The Powerful Tool of Daily Meditation

Daily meditation helps us overcome our limitations and achieve our highest potential. Meditators worldwide testify that meditation helps transform commonly experienced emotions such as stress, fear and anxiety into the peace, calmness and joy. Regular meditation also naturally enhances our concentration, energy levels and creativity.

For the past 50 years, Ananda has taught Paramhansa Yogananda’s meditation techniques that show us how to attain optimal wellbeing on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. With our Ananda Course in Meditation (formerly Lessons in Meditation) you, too, can learn to meditate deeply and consistently and can reap all the benefits of a vibrant meditation practice.

Why Take This Meditation Class?

Make Daily Meditation a Reality

Our 10-week online meditation class is structured to guide you step-by-step through the various tools and meditation techniques you need to create a sustainable practice. Weekly assignments and inspiration will help you build a routine that works for you. Receive Caring Support from Experienced Instructors We all face unique challenges with our meditations. Your instructors are there to answer your questions, to offer individual feedback, and to encourage you as you learn to meditate or deepen your existing practice.

Learn Meditation Techniques for Self-Realization

These universal scientific techniques taught by Paramhansa Yogananda are for mind, body, and soul healing. But most of all, they will help you connect with your higher Self, the Divine, or God. This course is also the first step toward learning Kriya Yoga, Yogananda’s highest technique for Self-realization.

Join a Worldwide Community of Truth-seekers

With our cohort model, you will go through the course and meditate online with like-minded classmates from all over the world. Upon completion of the course, you will also receive a free one-month membership with Ananda’s Virtual Community.

What You’ll Receive in This Meditation Class

- A structured curriculum of 8 lessons in meditation with 2 additional weeks to pace your learning

- Weekly live webinars with guided meditations, discussions, and Q&A recorded for offline viewing

- Downloadable PDF of each meditation lesson

- Weekly assignments and quizzes to guide your understanding with personalized feedback

- Audio MP3s, videos, and inspiration accompanying each week’s meditation lesson

- Inspiration and sharing through online forums by our top meditation class instructors

- Certificate of completion

- Lifetime access to course material upon course completion

- One time free re-enrollment (within 2 years of course purchase) for students who are unable to complete the course