The Heart of Ananda Washington is Service and Devotion You are invited to attend this engaging luncheon event on Sunday, January 18, 2026, right after Sunday service. What#1: The family that eats together, stays together! A complimentary Indian lunch, will be lovingly prepared by super-chefs Shyama and Srividhya What#2: This annual event will share Ananda’s ‘State of the Sangha’ in ... Read More
Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique of energy and breath control (Pranayama). According to Paramhansa Yogananda, the author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, Kriya Yoga is the most effective technique available to mankind to reach the goal of Yoga: union with God. More than just a technique, Kriya Yoga includes the practices and attitudes that inform the rest of our life.
Early bird special through NOV 1st!
We will invite expansion—into our bodies, our breath, our shared space, and the beauty of nature. This is a time to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings, cultivating presence and vitality as we move through the heart of winter.
Step into the world of Japanese home cooking in this immersive, hands-on retreat led by the talented Chef Rika. With her guidance, you'll explore the heart of traditional Japanese cuisine, learning step by step through expert tips, personal insights, and rich cultural context.
Join us for Inner Renewal Retreat 2026,a week-long experience filled with inspiration, practical tools, and spiritual friendship guided by Ananda Worldwide’s Spiritual Directors, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi.
This Year’s Theme: Finding Calmness and Joy in Turbulent Times
Part 1 - Ananda Ceremonies: history & meaning - Sunday, February 15, 12 noon - 1 p.m. (free) All are welcome to learn about the history and meaning of the Ananda Festival of Light and Purification ceremonies. We do these weekly ceremonies with little to no explanation. Your appreciation of these sacred services can be greatly enhanced by a deeper ... Read More
FOR ANANDA KRIYABANS.
This weekend will have silent and guided kriya meditations; review of kriya practices; walking meditation; energization and other kriya practices. Most of all in an atmosphere of inner silence with kriya yoga as our guide, we will dive deep into the wellspring of peace.
Four Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, from 7-8:30pm. Including excerpts from the upcoming book, "Farther Away than the Stars"(Meditations from the Yoga Sutras), Nayaswami Hriman shares insights for life from the great scripture of yoga, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. In these four classes we will explore each of the "books" or "padas" of the sutras, distilling practical counsel for the ... Read More
Jesus tells us that “The kingdom of heaven is within you” and this includes the entire matrix of our karma residing like hidden gems along the astral spine in the energy centers called the chakras
We will review the words, meaning and pronunciation of the fire ceremony mantras (Gayatri and Mahamrityunjaya mantras). In addition as time permits we'll practice chanting the great mantra: AUM.
Early bird special through NOV 8th!
Through meditation, meaningful discussions, uplifting practices, and time for reflection in nature, you'll reconnect with your higher Self and gain practical tools to live more intentionally and joyfully, moment by moment.