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Of all mudras, Kechari is one of the most important, and unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult. By joining the tip of the tongue to the uvula, or with certain nerves in the nasal passages, Kechari Mudra creates a cycle of energy in the head which generates a magnetic field that draws energy upward from the body ... Read More

Do our relationships define the quality of our lives, or do we determine the quality of our relationships? Can all our relationships be happy? Can we turn around a difficult relationship? As long as we live in this world, relationships are a very important part of our life. This class will draw from the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda the spiritual ... Read More

Join us in honouring the birth of Lord Krishna with a lively kirtan, meditation, and stories of Krishna and offer our love and ourselves at His feet. The session will be live streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Click below to access it.

As we celebrate the nation’s independence, let’s spend the morning together to dive deep into the topic of achieving Inner Freedom. This morning retreat will include Ananda Yoga, chanting, meditation, the recording of Swami Kriyananda’s talk on Inner Freedom, time for introspection, and so forth. Free of charge. All are welcome. Only on zoom

Offering inhaling breath into the outgoing breath, and offering the outgoing breath into the inhaling breath, the yogi neutralizes both these breaths; he thus releases the life force from the heart and brings it under his control. - Lord Krishna in Bhagavad Gita Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique, mentioned by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras and by Krishna ... Read More

This week’s session takes you deeper into the subject of Swadhyaya (Self-study), one of the Niyamas (do’s). Swadhyaya begins with the careful observation of one’s thoughts, feeling, and motives, but it does not stop there.   Join Dimple and Anil to explore the deeper, subtler meanings of Swadhyaya, and learn practical ways to apply this Patanjali’s teaching in your everyday ... Read More

Great saints have said that everything is ruled by karma, which operates by the law of cause and effect. Once you understand the laws of karma you can take steps to change unhelpful thoughts patterns or behaviours that may keep you in a cycle of karma that you would like to change. As light can transform the darkness, so also ... Read More

The life-force is the principal source of energy of the body. All physical, mental and spiritual diseases are caused when we shut out the rays of God’s healing power. In addition to the Energization Exercises, Paramhansa Yogananda taught a number of simple, effective healing exercises that help open up our subtle energy channels. In this workshop, you will learn those ... Read More

The study of the Yamas and the Niyamas culminates with Ishvara Pranidhana (Devotion to the Supreme Lord). One can learn all the the teachings and scriptures, but without devotion, he can not advance on the spiritual path. Yogananda’s Guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar, whom Yogananda called Gyanavatar (incarnation of wisdom), emphasized the importance of devotion. He said, “The first and most ... Read More