In a recent interfaith discussion, the question of “Who is a saint” came up. On one side there were traditionalists who were inclined to say that a saint was one who had done miracles that could be proven and who otherwise lived a heroically spiritual life. On the other side, were those who said “We are all saints, potentially or in our … Read More
It is not uncommon to feel a little discouraged once in a while in our meditation practice. Even though we know we should not be attached to inner experiences as a sign of genuine exaltation of consciousness, we still want to be reassured that we are making progress! Swami Kriyananda says, “The basis of all true progress is right attitude. … Read More
Can you recall the rural train crossings with the big X sign on which the words STOP, LOOK, LISTEN are written? You’re supposed to stop your vehicle before cross the tracks (which don’t have electric gates); roll down the window; look both ways, and listen for the sound of a train BEFORE crossing the tracks. STOP, LOOK, LISTEN is solidly … Read More
It is not uncommon to have Catholics recite the countless miracles (and resurrection) of Jesus Christ and his holy saints down through the ages and the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin as proof of the validity, presumably exclusive, of their faith. Protestants might insist that one can only be saved by the blood of Jesus Christ for it is necessary to take Jesus Christ … Read More
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Watch Swami Kriyananda This is a collection of hundreds of recordings of talks given by Swami Kriyananda. Murali Venkatrao Murali Venkatrao is a minister at Ananda Washington and is best known for his traditional Indian storytelling, as well as his teachings on Yoga. Hriman’s Ask a Yogi Nayaswami Hriman is a minister and co-spiritual director of Ananda Washington and … Read More
Autobiography of a Yogi Autobiography of a Yogi: a first-hand account of the life experiences of Paramhansa Yogananda, a spiritual master, this book has sold millions of copies and is beloved around the world by those interested in yoga and spirituality. It was upon reading this book that Ananda’s founder, Swami Kriyananda, traveled across the country to live and study … Read More
Yoga Alliance Certification AYTT-RYS 300 offers the complete set of courses required for getting your RYT-500 (Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level) certification from Yoga Alliance. To be eligible for certification you must have taught at least 100 hours and should complete and additional 300 hours of Ananda Institute of Living Yoga training from the course list below: Meditation Teacher Training * 65 Bhagavad Gita and Advanced … Read More
Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the now classic “Autobiography of a Yogi,” lived in America during World War II. He considered that war to be a just war which would also have the effect of accelerating the dissolution of colonialism including, especially, the British rule of India and many other countries. In the last years of Yogananda’s life (1893-1952) he warned … Read More