Let us come together and dive deep into the stillness. Paramhansa Yogananda says, “Group meditation is like a castle which protects spiritual novices as well as veteran meditators against the besieging armies of delusion. Meditating together increases the degree of Self-realization of each member of the group, by the law of invisible vibratory exchange of spiritual magnetism.” Schedule: 9:00 am: ... Read More

On 7 March, 1952, Paramhansa Yogananda made a conscious exit from his body and left this world. We celebrate this great avatar’s Mahasamadhi as a very auspicious time, a great opportunity for us to tune into His infinite consciousness. Join the evening of chanting and meditation, listen to recordings and stories of our beloved Guru, followed by devotional ceremony. Preceded ... Read More

Swami Sri Yukteswar (1855-1935) was a disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, and Yogananda’s guru. He was an “incarnation of wisdom” with a keen intellect and discrimination. In Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramhansa Yogananda describes his guru as follows: He fitted the Vedic definition of a man of God. ‘Softer than the flower where kindness is concerned’ stronger than thunder, where principles ... Read More

While the new virus continues to spread across the world and we sense uncertainty in the air, what can we do to stay strong not only physically but also mentally and spiritually? “We are what we think.”. Our thoughts determine our actions. Repeated thoughts create habits and attitudes – both positive and negative – which then determine our outlook in ... Read More

Yogananda’s guru Sri Yukteswar sponsored four yearly festivals, at the equinoxes and solstices, as those evenings are auspicious for spiritual blessings. Following this tradition, let’s together chant and meditate on the evening of the vernal equinox, to open our hearts and increase our receptivity to God’s love and joy. This is an online program.

Yoganandaji taught specific techniques for awakening the divine healing energy that flows within each individual. These techniques have been found to overcome physical, mental and spiritual diseases. Learn the law of divine healing, how to use many different subtle methods to heal yourself and others. This workshop covers both theory and experiential.

Today we are facing a challenge as a society of a magnitude unprecedented in recent history. Times like these can be an especially trying time for children, who are affected deeply by the energy around them. We must be guides for the souls in our care, helping them to not only learn the lessons these opportunities have to give us, ... Read More

Let’s come together at the end of this week of challenge and change, for an inspiring hour of on-line devotional singing to God, along with our Spiritual Family. We will chant with open hearted self-offering, laying our love and devotion at the feed of God, Divine Mother, and our Masters. “Words that are saturated with sincerity, conviction, faith and intuition ... Read More

In a challenging time like this, many of us are probably praying to God more often and more intensely than usual. But, how do we make sure He listens to our prayers? Paramhansa Yogananda said, “People just plead for special favours. Few pray in such a way as to touch God with their prayers.” Join this online workshop to learn ... Read More

Usually, our positive attitudes, service, and meditation practices enable us to sail past any difficulties. But our tests are designed to stop us in our tracks so that we will look them, and discard, specific attitudes and delusions that are holding us back spiritually. When we understand that our joy lies in doing whatever God has given us to do, ... Read More

The current global reality is difficult to comprehend when our vision is limited by the enormity of the moment. If we are able to see it from the broader context of history, however, with the help of Sri Yukteswar's and Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on this age of Dwapara Yuga, we can start to see a clearer picture of what's happening ... Read More

Let’s gather online to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. We will send our love and devotion with many chants for Lord Rama, as well as with some stories and short meditations. This kirtan will be live streamed on Zoom and Facebook.  

Words, which are crystallized thoughts, have immeasurable power, especially when we speak them with concentration. You can be ill all the time by negative thinking. Or you can make yourself well by positive thinking. If you have a strong enough affirmation, your very words will have an effect on your own nervous system, on the minds of others, in a ... Read More

Experience the importance of the breath/mind connection and the power of the focused mind. This course offers techniques that are part of the path of Kriya Yoga, including Hong Sau technique of concentration. There are also many simple practical suggestions, such as how to sit comfortably for meditation, how to still the restless mind, and how to take experiences of ... Read More