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Art and Science of Raja Yoga
Discover the authentic roots of yoga in this transformative 13-week journey that seamlessly integrates meditation, physical practice, and timeless wisdom.
Inner Renewal Retreat 2026
Join us for Inner Renewal Retreat 2026,a week-long experience filled with inspiration, practical tools, and spiritual friendship guided by Ananda Worldwide’s Spiritual Directors, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi.
This Year’s Theme: Finding Calmness and Joy in Turbulent Times
Ananda Ceremonies
Part 1 - Ananda Ceremonies: history & meaning - Sunday, February 15, 12 noon - 1 p.m. (free) All are welcome to learn about the history and meaning of the Ananda Festival of Light and Purification ceremonies. We do these weekly ceremonies with little to no explanation. Your appreciation of these sacred services can be greatly enhanced by a deeper ... Read More
Retreat to the Heart of Silence
FOR ANANDA KRIYABANS.
This weekend will have silent and guided kriya meditations; review of kriya practices; walking meditation; energization and other kriya practices. Most of all in an atmosphere of inner silence with kriya yoga as our guide, we will dive deep into the wellspring of peace.
Course in Meditation
An Eight Week Meditation Course offered In-person and Online Bring more peace, deeper relaxation, and focused concentration into every area of your life. Whether a beginning or experienced meditator, take this in-depth Meditation class to develop and deepen your daily meditation practice and connect with your higher Self. February 21 - April 11, 2026 on Saturdays from 10a - 11:30am ... Read More
Intermediate Harmonium Chanting Workshop
Join Steve Bonnell to expand your chanting catalog! For those who have a solid understanding of basic chants.
Deepen Your Meditation
This class has two parts. A yoga class at 10am, and a meditation portion at 11:30. Prerequisite: any Ananda meditation class (including Raja, Course in Meditation, Learn to Meditate and Meditation for Starters). We invite graduates of the meditation classes to deepen your meditation practice with renewed inspiration, insights into refinements and variations on meditation practices, and a sharing with ... Read More
Yoga Sutras for Life and Living
Nayaswami Hriman, co-director of Ananda Washington share insights for life from the great scripture of yoga, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Including excerpts from the upcoming book, "Farther Away than the Stars"(Meditations from the Yoga Sutras), In these four classes we will explore each of the "books" or "padas" of the sutras, distilling practical counsel for the yogi lifestyle. Each class will ... Read More
Chakras: Hidden Gems of Your Destiny
Jesus tells us that “The kingdom of heaven is within you” and this includes the entire matrix of our karma residing like hidden gems along the astral spine in the energy centers called the chakras
Satsang: Sanskrit Ceremonies & Chants
We will review the words, meaning and pronunciation of the fire ceremony mantras (Gayatri and Mahamrityunjaya mantras). In addition as time permits we'll practice chanting the great mantra: AUM.
Spring Has Sprung Seva Day at Heart Song
Free and open to all! The Spring Has Sprung Seva Day at Heart Song Retreat is a day of seva, or selfless service, held in celebration of the Spring Equinox, a time when day and night are in balance, and the world awakens with vibrant new life. As a season of renewal, growth, and reflection, Spring offers an ideal opportunity ... Read More
Ananda Yoga Teacher Training
Ananda Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive program that expands your understanding of yoga poses, yoga philosophy (Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita), anatomy, and the subtle body (chakras and nadis). You will deepen your asana practice through the use of affirmations, dynamic relaxation, and awakening your vital energy (prana).