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What is Kriya Yoga?
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.
Emerging into Light: A Woman’s Winter Renewal Retreat
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.
Meditation for Starters | Move Beyond the App! |
Have you tried meditating with an App but
are struggling with inconsistency in your practice? This meditation class offers the
guidance and support you need!
Ananda Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Dive deep in the joy and therapeutics of Ananda Restorative Yoga with Lorie in the 55 hour in depth course. This course is for all yoga teachers and can also be 55 hours towards your RYT 500 designation or if you are already an RYT 500…consider taking this course for your Yoga Alliance continuing education!
The Art of Japanese Cooking
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.
Art and Science of Raja Yoga
Inner Renewal Retreat 2026
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
Ananda Ceremonies
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
Retreat to the Heart of Silence
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.
Course in Meditation
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
Deepen Your Meditation
This class has two parts. A yoga class at 10am, and a meditation portion at 11:30. Prerequisite: any Ananda meditation class (including Raja, Course in Meditation, Learn to Meditate and Meditation for Starters). We invite graduates of the meditation classes to deepen your meditation practice with renewed inspiration, insights into refinements and variations on meditation practices, and a sharing with ... Read More
Yoga Sutras for Life and Living
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