Nayaswami Gyandev (Gyandev Rich McCord, Phd) is the worldwide Director of Ananda Yoga and the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training programs at The Expanding Light Yoga & Meditation Retreat. He has a Ph.D. from Stanford University in Applied Mathematics and has taught internationally on the subjects of yoga, meditation and yoga philosophy for over 16 years. He also served as General … Read More
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Ananda Yoga Teacher Training Online – Testimonial by Arya
Want to become a yoga teacher from the comfort of your own home? Want to integrate yoga more effectively in your daily life? Sign up today for Ananda Yoga Teacher Training Online starting January 9, 2022. For the first time ever, the Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation is now offering a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hr teacher training online. From … Read More

Wehani Rice, Maple-Sesame Tofu, and Sautéed Root Vegetables
Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers how to make a hearty dinner that includes French lentil soup with lots of vegetables, and sweet corn muffins that are light, dairy-and sugar free. This is the perfect simple meal for an aspiring vegan chef, or for those looking for tips on how to cook … Read More

French Lentil Soup & Corn Muffins
Learn how to accommodate special diet recipes and begin cooking vegetarian. This video covers how to make a hearty dinner that includes French lentil soup with lots of vegetables, and sweet corn muffins that are light, dairy-and sugar free. This is the perfect simple meal for an aspiring vegan chef, or for those looking for tips on how to cook … Read More

Living the Yoga Sutras — Practical Steps to Higher Awareness
6-Week Online Course: October 6–November 17, 2021 Experience the very essence of Yoga with Ananda’s unique approach to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Under the expert guidance of two of Ananda’s senior teachers, Nayaswami Gyandev and Nayaswami Diksha, you’ll go beyond philosophy to understand more deeply how to access the higher realms of consciousness—and begin to do it, both in … Read More

Living the Yoga Sutras — Practical Steps to Higher Awareness
6-Week Online Course: October 6–November 17, 2021 Experience the very essence of Yoga with Ananda’s unique approach to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Under the expert guidance of two of Ananda’s senior teachers, Nayaswami Gyandev and Nayaswami Diksha, you’ll go beyond philosophy to understand more deeply how to access the higher realms of consciousness—and begin to do it, both in … Read More

Achieve Success in Life
To help you achieve success in life, magnetize the center of will in the body with the Breath Magnet Technique, by Swami Kriyananda, and repeat a powerful Will Affirmation by Paramhansa Yogananda: I will, with my own will, Which flows from the Divine Will, To be healthy, to be well, To be prosperous and spiritual, To be well, to be … Read More

Spiritual Surrender
Paramhansa Yogananda explained that spiritual surrender means self-offering of one’s will to God. It is not passive, but an active offering of oneself into the will of God. Experience the power of self-offering of oneself to God, through this guided meditation, sounds of ocean waves and soothing music. Guided by Nayaswami Diksha

Experience Soul Stillness
Discover powerful ways to experience inner stillness and peace in the midst of activity.

Become Inwardly Receptive
Cultivate the all-important qualities that will help you magnetically attract divine power.