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

Join us online for this holy evening to celebrate the life of Christ, his love and compassion. The Good Friday message includes the crucifixion, but that was only the start of the resurrection. Swami Kriyananda says, “Take whatever life brings you and give it to God. Do things for and with God.” Let’s gather and chant for and with Christ, ... Read More

Proper breathing and pranayama are particularly important now to keep our body healthy and our mind relaxed and calm. Join Dolly to learn basic breathing and pranayama techniques and bring them into your daily routine. उचित श्वसन क्रिया और प्राणायाम (हिंदी में) शनिवार, अप्रैल 11, शाम 6:00 - 6:30 बजे तक अपने शरीर को स्वस्थ रखने के लिए तथा शांतचित्त ... Read More

Proper breathing and pranayama are particularly important now to keep our body healthy and our mind relaxed and calm. Join Dolly to learn basic breathing and pranayama techniques and bring them into your daily routine. उचित श्वसन क्रिया और प्राणायाम (हिंदी में) शनिवार, अप्रैल 11, शाम 6:00 - 6:30 बजे तक अपने शरीर को स्वस्थ रखने के लिए तथा शांतचित्त ... Read More

Yogananda said, “Success and failure are habits.” if you are used to poverty or sickness, you must learn how to get used to health and prosperity instead. A habit is a thought or an action that was repeated over and over again, until it became automatic. You need to consciously redirect your energy into good habits and refuse to feed ... Read More

This new series will take us deeper into the teachings of Raja Yoga. We will take one topic every week and study together to expand our understanding on the topic and how to apply it in our own spiritual journey. The first few classes will focus on Yamas and Niyamas. All are welcome, and particularly those who have completed the ... Read More

Have you ever wondered why some prayers are answered and others are not? What is the difference between answered prayers and unanswered prayers? Paramhansa Yogananda cautioned us that people just plead for special favours, but few pray in such a way as to touch God. Deepen your understanding of the subtle laws of prayer, and learn right attitudes, techniques and ... 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

In this session, we will look at the circular nature of time, and what it means for the dawn of higher consciousness within ourselves. By understanding the core motivations of human nature, as taught by Swami Sri Yukteswar and Paramhansa Yogananda, we uncover time-tested tools for soul evolution.   Aryavan was born and raised at Ananda Community in Palo Alto, ... Read More

Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and a founder of Ananda Sangha, left his body on 21 April, 2013. Swamiji devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the lives of millions. Let’s spend the evening celebrating his life ... Read More

Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras, listed the basic moral principles of yoga under two headings: yama and niyama. In this class, we will study the first of five yamas – Ahimsa, Non-Violence. This new series will take us deeper into the teachings of Raja Yoga. We will take one topic every week and study together to expand our understanding on ... Read More

While practicing pranayama or meditation, have you ever felt a constriction or blockage in your breath?   Join this workshop to learn step-by-step ways to free your breath. Experience how a combination of simple yoga asanas, stretches and breathing exercises can help you improve your breathing capacity. The second session focuses on releasing and relaxing your chest and throat areas.

While practicing pranayama or meditation, have you ever felt a constriction or blockage in your breath?   Join this workshop to learn step-by-step ways to free your breath. Experience how a combination of simple yoga asanas, stretches and breathing exercises can help you improve your breathing capacity. The second session focuses on releasing and relaxing your chest and throat areas.

In this session, we'll discuss the hallmark quality of Dwapara Yuga, Energy; how it influences us, and how we can use it as a tool to propel ourselves towards freedom.   Aryavan was born and raised at Ananda Community in Palo Alto, California. After studying film in university, he met Swami Kriyananda in India at the age of 22, and ... Read More

Let’s invite Divine Light to shine upon our lives ever more brightly. Join us for an evening of chanting to God with our heartfelt love and deep devotion. Opens your heart and feel God’s presence more deeply. “Words that are saturated with sincerity, conviction, faith and intuition are like highly explosive vibration bombs which have power to explode the rocks ... Read More

Discover your ability to both send and receive healing energy through various methods taught by Paramhansa Yogananda.   In this short class, you will learn and practice how to draw cosmic energy into you, convert yourself into a divine battery, and direct the healing energy to heal yourself and others. This class will be broadcasted on both zoom and facebook ... Read More

The exploration of the yamas continues! Join Vasudha to expand our understanding on truthfulness / Non-lying, and how to apply it in our own spiritual journey. All are welcome, and particularly those who have completed the Art and Science of Raja Yoga series in the past and are keen to go deeper.