Finding God Everywhere

Watch this inspiring Sunday Service talk with Erin Vinacco, recorded at Ananda Village on January 14th, 2024. Swami Kriyananda explained in his book “Awaken to Superconsciousness” that consciousness works through the brain and the body, but consciousness doesn’t require the brain or the body to exist. Erin shares how we can expand our awareness through meditation and Kriya Yoga practice … Read More

Yogananda’s Chant “I Will Never Forget Thee”

Beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda from his “Cosmic Chants”, sung by Erin Vinacco May 7th 2023. Lyrics: Listen, listen, listen to my heart’s song, Listen, listen, listen to my heart’s song: I will never forget Thee; I will never forsake Thee; I will never forget Thee; I will never forsake Thee.

How I Keep Uplifted and Share with Others

On this last day of classes, relax and enjoy hearing how disciples personally practice keeping spiritually uplifted. This morning’s speakers have all been conscientiously living and practicing Yogananda’s teachings. As they share how they keep their inspiration strong, you will no doubt gain insights for uplifting your own spiritual life. With Badri Matlock, Erin Vinacco, Brahmacharini Lakshmi, Tyagi Dhyan and … Read More

How I Find Solutions for the Challenges of Our Times

With Erin, Badri, Devalila and Tyagi Dhyan. Recorded at Ananda Village on February 17th during Inner Renewal Week 2022, which had the theme “Spiritual Solutions For Our Times”. “I will make myself successful through my own efforts and the power of God in me” —Paramhansa Yogananda The challenges of our times affect each of us in unique ways depending upon … Read More

Does Satan Exist? (With Erin Vinacco)

Sunday Service with Erin Vinacco and Nayaswami Ananta and Nayaswami Maria at Ananda Village, recorded August 14th 2022. Delusion seems to be an obvious force in life, but it can catch us with its subtle ways: sometimes appearing to be good disguised as our likes and dislikes and desires. In this Sunday Service, Erin talks about the two currents of … Read More

The Story of George Washington Carver and the Humble Peanut

Erin Vinacco shares this beautiful story of how God inspired George Washington Carver during her Sunday Service talk at Ananda Village, March 13th 2022. You can find the complete talk here. Transcription One of my favorite examples is the life of George Washington Carver, who was a great scientist-saint, I would say. He lived…he was born into slavery—was an African … Read More

Reason vs. Intuition (With Erin Vinacco)

Sunday Service with Erin Vinacco and Nayaswami Ananta and Nayaswami Maria at Ananda Village, recorded March 13th 2022. This week’s reading from Swami Kriyananda’s book “Rays of the One Light” is: Reason vs. Intuition Truth is one and eternal. Realize oneness with it in your deathless Self, within. The following commentary is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Jesus, … Read More

God’s Love for Us

Watch this beautiful inspiration shared by Erin Vinacco, including stories from the lives of Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar. Excerpted from her Sunday service at Ananda Village, November 14th 2021. You can find the complete talk here.