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 as a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, the guru who’s teachings Ananda follows.

The New Path

The New Path tells the story of Swami Kriyananda’s youthful quest to find Truth and his subsequent discipleship of yoga master Paramhansa Yogananda. Swami Kriyananda remembers Yogananda’s words with perfect clarity and recreates the vibrancy of his presence.

The New Path provides a marvelous sequel to Paramhansa Yogananda’s own Autobiography of a Yogi, helping you to gain a more profound understanding of this great world teacher. Through many stories of life with Yogananda and through Swami Kriyananda’s invaluable insights, you’ll discover the inner path that leads to soul-freedom and lasting happiness.

Free Library

Ananda Worldwide offers a library of free books, videos, and recordings.  Many of our books were written by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and founder of Ananda, who wrote hundreds of books. We have also published books written by some of our most experienced meditation teachers and spiritual counselors.