On this day in 1948, Swami Kriyananda, the founder of Ananda, met Paramhansa Yogananda in Los Angels and became his disciple. At his guru’s request, for 65 years and until the day of his passing, Swami Kriyananda devoted himself tirelessly to lecturing, writing, counseling, and guiding many students worldwide. His talks, his music, and his many books have touched the ... Read More

Paramhansa Yogananda said that for most people, a life without difficulties is a wasted life, because there is no incentive to grow and take on a larger understanding. It is suffering that encourages us to reach for the divine within us. God comes to us through all of our life experiences. A test is God coming to us to reveal ... Read More

100 Years ago, on September 19, 1920 Paramhansa Yogananda arrived in America. Join us for Jyotish and Devi’s Celebration of Paramhansa Yogananda’s Coming to American in this free live, broadcast from the iconic Temple of Light at Ananda Village. The program includes music and new pre-recorded talks from Ananda communities. Link to Join: https://vimeo.com/event/242951/

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

Swami Kriyananda would often describe our consciousness as being made up of different qualities he called "mental citizens." Some "citizens" want to make us smaller, and others want to see us expand.   In this interactive workshop, we will use the tools of introspection, energization, and concentration to identify the key soldiers in our own battle of Kurukshetra, and empower ... Read More

Paramhansa Yogananda taught that our diet affects our state of mind either favorably or unfavorably, and whatever affects our state of mind affects our disposition. Join this workshop to understand physical, mental and spiritual impacts of what goes into our body. Is your diet uplifting or lowering your energy level? How can you use the diet to increase your chance ... Read More

Lahiri Mahasaya brought Kriya Yoga back to the world in this modern age. He served as guru to thousands of disciples, and pioneered a new way of life for all spiritual aspirants, of complete inner renunciation while honouring all responsibilities. In this he demonstrated that the highest Divine perceptions are not barred to householders. Join us for an evening of ... Read More

8-class Series Livestream on zoom Based on the book of the same title by Swami Kriyananda, this eight-class series focuses on integrating yogic teachings into daily life. Learn a practical, experiential approach to meditation, yoga philosophy, Energization Exercises, affirmations, diet, healing techniques, and many more. The key component of this series is the learning of 39 Energization Exercises that were ... Read More

Spend a devotional evening with us celebrating the birth anniversary of Lahiri Mahasaya (1828 – 1895). Let us offer our deep devotion and gratitude to Yogavatar for reviving Kriya Yoga and making this sacred teaching available even to the householders. There will be chanting, reading and short meditation.

You are probably not a violent person outwardly. But what about inwardly? How do we keep from being unkind, disrespectful, judgmental, or angry at others or ourselves?   Ahimsa (non-violence, harmlessness) is one of five Yama (the don’ts) that are outlined in Patanjali’s yoga sutras. What Patanjali referred to by ahimsa, essentially, was the attitude of the mind, rather than ... Read More