Vanamali Mataji resides in Vanamali Ashram, Rishikesh. Vanamali is one of the names of Lord Krishna and she is an ardent Krishna Bhakta. She has published many books on the Hindu gods, the true nature of Hinduism as a Science and Essays on the Sreemad Bhagavad Gita. She has conducted classes on the Vedic Way of Life in many countries and ... Read More

Keshava and Daya will talk about some of the most important aspects of this Path of Self Realisation including the true purpose of our lives, the dream nature of the universe, the soul and God, prayer, meditation, discipleship, karma and reincarnation.

Nayaswami Dhyana, is co- spiritual director of Ananda Sangha. She’s been studying  the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda since 1978 and met Swami Kriyananda in 1980. She has shared the teachings of Yogananda in the US, Europe, Africa, Australia and India and helped in the founding of several of Ananda communities and centers. She’s been authorized by Swami Kriyananda to give ... Read More

CHRISTMAS ALL-DAY MEDITATION Sunday 24th December from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm The heart of Ananda’s Christmas is this eight-hour meditation. Chanting, music, and inspirational recordings carry you along. The time goes by more quickly and enjoyably than you could imagine. The blessings are tangible and stay with us well into the New Year.   “Go deep, completely forgetting yourself, praying and ... Read More

Join us in welcoming this New Year with awareness, inspiration, and energy! Let's embrace the most important messages and lessons of the past year, and plan your spiritual goals for the new year. We’ll have a morning of Introspection, Purification Ceremony, Setting of Spiritual Goals, Affirmations, Chanting and Meditation.