Art and Science of Raja Yoga
Discover the authentic roots of yoga in this transformative 13-week journey that seamlessly integrates meditation, physical practice, and timeless wisdom.
Discover the authentic roots of yoga in this transformative 13-week journey that seamlessly integrates meditation, physical practice, and timeless wisdom.
Join us for a Satsang where we will meditate on the transcendent form of Shiva, the Lord of Renunciants; explore the inner significance of Shiva and Shivaratri; and see how we can build a practice of inner renunciation within our own lives.
Maha Shivaratri is not just a celebration — it is said to be a cosmic gateway that opens once a year. On this sacred night, according to yogic science and Vedic astrology, the moon — symbol of the mind — reaches its point of weakest influence. This creates a natural state of inner stillness, where the flow of thoughts quiets and access to deep meditative states becomes spontaneous.
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
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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.
An Eight Week Meditation Course offered In-person and Online Bring more peace, deeper relaxation, and focused concentration into every area of your life. Whether a beginning or experienced meditator, take this in-depth Meditation class to develop and deepen your daily meditation practice and connect with your higher Self. February 21 - April 11, 2026 on Saturdays from 10a - 11:30am ... Read More
Join Steve Bonnell to expand your chanting catalog! For those who have a solid understanding of basic chants.
This event will be rescheduled to a later date. We will update the website when that information becomes available. This class has two parts. A yoga class at 9am, and a meditation portion at 10:30. Join in-person or online via Zoom. Prerequisite: any Ananda meditation class (including Raja, Course in Meditation, Learn to Meditate and Meditation for Starters). We invite ... Read More
Let's Celebrate and Learn about Swami's Centennial Event! Sunday, March 1st, after Service, you're invited to join us to learn more about this Once in a Lifetime event honoring the 100th birthday of Swami Kriyananda. You will hear from others who are attending the event. There will be music, birthday cake, and important information about how to be a part ... Read More
Nayaswami Hriman, co-director of Ananda Washington will share insights for life from the great scripture of yoga, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Including excerpts from the upcoming book, "Farther Away than the Stars"(Meditations from the Yoga Sutras), In these four classes we will explore each of the "books" or "padas" of the sutras, distilling practical counsel for the yogi lifestyle. Each class ... Read More
Come learn more about an Authentic Yoga Tradition. Join Murali Venkatrao PhD E-RYT 500 | YACEP for a 30 minute Ananda Yoga practice followed by Q&A about the upcoming 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program that begins on April 11, 2026. Discover the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda, founder of Ananda Yoga based on the ... Read More