December
Saturday, 10am-6pm
This tradition was begun by Yogananda and has become the heart of Ananda’s Christmas season. It’s a profound opportunity for an inner experience of the Divine. Though it may seem intimidating, you may be surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods of deep quiet.
Sunday, 6pm • meet at Chela Bhavan, Ananda Community
Stroll the streets near the Ananda Community in Mountain View, singing to the neighbors who delight in this old-fashioned holiday tradition—a magical evening.
Tuesday, 5-7pm Meditation, 7:30 Celebration
The Ananda Christmas Eve offering is a deeply devotional evening. Let us join in a 2 hour special meditation to begin the celebrations on this sacred evening.
Tuesday, Meditation 5-7pm, Celebration 7:30pm
With music, storytelling, kings, and shepherds, celebrate the coming of Christ consciousness in this holy time of year. Everyone participates at the close in a beautiful devotional candlelight ceremony at the feet of the baby.
Wednesday, Family Service, 11am - 12pm • Banquet, 12:30pm
A cast of children and adults illustrates the story as Asha narrates, bringing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem magically to life. Many adults say this is one of their favorite events of the year.
Wednesday, 12:30pm, after Family Service
You and your family members or friends are warmly invited to enjoy a vegetarian banquet. A chance to connect with friends, new and old, along with some musical entertainment — fun-loving and inspiring.
New Years Eve, Meditation at 5pm - 7pm
Join us for a special 2 hour meditation to welcome the new year. For those interested in taking renunciate vows in the nayaswami order, the ceremony will be held at 6pm.
7:30pm Service (5pm meditation, 6pm Vows ceremony)
This special evening program brings the year to a close, and renews our spirits for the coming year. Program includes three 30-minute meditations, interwoven with music, poetry, and recorded talks by Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda.
January
Saturday 10-2pm • Ananda Valley Farm
This is the perfect opportunity to slow down, reset, and move into the New Year with clarity, purpose, and strength. Whether we’re new to yoga or deepening your practice, this retreat will leave us feeling refreshed, empowered, and ready to embrace the year ahead.
10am
Join us for a special Sunday service celebrating Paramhansa Yogananda's birthday, an auspicious occasion to attune to his spiritual magnetism.
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
Wed, Jan 8 -29, 7pm • Asha
Asha has had a ring-side seat to 50+ years of the Ananda communities movement. And what a wild ride it’s been! This will be fun, informative, and a sneak peek behind the scenes of life at Ananda — what we’ve learned, what the future holds, and your place in it.
Wednesday evenings
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
Thursdays, Jan 9 -30 (4-week series), 7pm
Learn and practice Yogananda’s Energization Exercises to recharge body, mind, and soul. Explore the connection between will and energy, and discover ways to strengthen both.
Saturday, 10am
Join us from wherever you are in the world for a two-hour Q&A with Nayaswami Shanti
2nd Saturday, 4-5pm
Children, like all of us, are hungry for meaning and understanding. Children, parents, and extended family are invited to this child-oriented celebration of Spirit — stories, prayer, play, and joyful celebration.
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
with Shanti
A review of Kriya techniques or other key techniques including AUM, Maha mudra and others, as a support for deeper practice.
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
with Shanti
In this year-long course study of Swami Kriyananda’s book, Secrets of Prosperity, we will dive deep into the meaning of each pearl of wisdom shared by Swamiji for attracting and finding true prosperity
Wed, Jan 8 -29, 7pm • Asha
Asha has had a ring-side seat to 50+ years of the Ananda communities movement. And what a wild ride it’s been! This will be fun, informative, and a sneak peek behind the scenes of life at Ananda — what we’ve learned, what the future holds, and your place in it.
Wednesday evenings
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
7pm • Ananda Temple
Join us for an evening of sacred chanting. Chanting has the power to transform and uplift the soul, and to open the heart. It is a blessing for ourselves and for the world.
10am • Steven
In this morning workshop, we will discover spiritual tools that empower us to navigate modern challenges with grace and resilience.
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
Wednesday evenings
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
Wed, Jan 8 -29, 7pm • Asha
Asha has had a ring-side seat to 50+ years of the Ananda communities movement. And what a wild ride it’s been! This will be fun, informative, and a sneak peek behind the scenes of life at Ananda — what we’ve learned, what the future holds, and your place in it.
Saturday , 10am-1pm • Temple
Learn to relax your body, quiet your mind, awaken intuition and experience greater joy and creativity in daily life.
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Last Sunday each month
Perhaps you or someone you know is facing an illness or a personal challenge—physical, mental, or spiritual. Join us in monthly for guided healing prayers. All are welcome.
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
with Shanti
In this year-long course study of Swami Kriyananda’s book, Secrets of Prosperity, we will dive deep into the meaning of each pearl of wisdom shared by Swamiji for attracting and finding true prosperity
Last Wednesday each month, 6:30pm
Hear a little about Ananda’s offerings & roots in a casual setting. and explore ideas about the spiritual life. All questions welcome. Tour the campus, classrooms, and Temple.
Last Wednesday of series, 7pm • Asha (drop-ins welcome)
Asha has had a ring-side seat to 50+ years of the Ananda communities movement. And what a wild ride it’s been! This will be fun, informative, and a sneak peek behind the scenes of life at Ananda — what we’ve learned, what the future holds, and your place in it.
Thursdays, 7-8:15 pm • Yudhisthira
Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul. Each session will include pranayama (breathing exercises), guided meditation, and a dynamic asana practice to help release stress and anxiety. Ideal for all skill levels.