All Classes & Events
SPECIAL EVENTS
March
Monday, 6:45pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
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.
Wednesdays, Mar 5th - Mar 26th
As attested by Yogananda and other great saints, Jesus was a Yogi. Learn more about how his teachings express the essential wisdom and truth underlying other great religions, especially, the yogic teachings of the East.
Wednesday evenings
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday , 2-4pm • Vivekadevi & James
What tools and practices can we use to help us along the way, especially when life seems to cloud our faith and trust in God? What can we do to build faith in the face of adversity? How can we turn the successes and opportunities of life into spiritual progress?
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, 6:45pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
April
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Wednesday in April, 7pm • Shanti
Join us for a five-week deep dive into the profound inner meaning of The Festival of Light, a sacred ceremony recited and performed every Sunday at Ananda.
in lieu of our usual Sunday Service
Hear the story of Jesus in music, from his remarkable birth to his joy-filled resurrection, with a full choir, many beautiful solos, and instrumentalist pieces. Christ Lives: An Oratorio is winner of three music prizes in Europe, and has been sung for the Pope in Rome.
Wednesdays in April, 7-8:30pm • Shanti
Join us for a five-week deep dive into the profound inner meaning of The Festival of Light, a sacred ceremony recited and performed every Sunday at Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Friday, 7pm
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.
Saturday, 11am-2pm • Ananda Valley Farm
Join us for a joyful workday at the Ananda Valley Farm in Half Moon Bay, Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a beautiful day in nature with friends, old and new. Age-appropriate tasks — all are welcome!
2nd Saturdays, 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, 10am • Saiganesh
Palm Sunday carries us into East Week, as we contemplate the remarkable final week of Jesus ministry.
Sunday, 6:30-8pm • Shanti
A review of Kriya techniques or other key techniques including AUM, Maha mudra and others, as a support for deeper practice.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Wednesdays in April, 7pm • Shanti
Join us for a five-week deep dive into the profound inner meaning of The Festival of Light, a sacred ceremony recited and performed every Sunday at Ananda.
Friday, 5pm meditation, 7:30 program
An inward evening of storytelling and music, evoking the mystery and power of Christ’s last days on earth.
Saturday , 10am-2pm • Asha
Asha introduces each section of the music, relating the events of Jesus’ life and present-day relevance. The retreat is half music and half storytelling, with brief interludes of meditation. This is our favorite “performance,” as we are singing only for ourselves and God.
Sunday, 10am
One of the spiritual highlights of the year—join in a music-filled, joyful celebration of Christ’s triumph over all earthly limitations, and awaken within yourself the all-conquering power of Spirit.
Sunday, 12:30 • Ananda Community
Easter would not be complete without this lovely family brunch in a beautiful, relaxing, outdoor setting. Reservations appreciated, but not required; all are welcome.
Friday, 7:30pm (Meditation 5-7)
This evening program celebrates the life and message of this great soul who helped uplift and transform the lives of countless seekers.
Wednesdays in April, 7pm • Shanti
Join us for a five-week deep dive into the profound inner meaning of The Festival of Light, a sacred ceremony recited and performed every Sunday at Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Last Sundays, 11:45am
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.
Last Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
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.
Wednesdays in April, 7pm • Shanti
Join us for a five-week deep dive into the profound inner meaning of The Festival of Light, a sacred ceremony recited and performed every Sunday at Ananda.
Saturday, 10am-noon • Lakshmi & Yudhisthira
Prana, the life force that flows through us and all creation, holds the key to emotional balance, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. By controlling the breath, we can control the life force (prana) within us, which impacts our inner states, emotions, and pranic energy.
May
No farm workday in May - next workday 1st Saturday in June
Mark your calendar in JUNE for a joyful workday at Ananda Valley Farm in Half Moon Bay, Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a beautiful day in nature with friends, old and new. Age-appropriate tasks — all are welcome!
Saturday, 10-2 • Temple and grounds
A day of service projects for all ages and talents. Whether it’s landscaping, deep cleaning, organizing, or more, there’s something for everyone to contribute. Come together in laughter, play, and devotion as we experience the deep joy of selfless service.
Seven-week series, Saturdays, 12-4pm • Yudhisthira & Adriana
Would you like to live a more radiant and healthy life? Yogananda’s teachings on health are fascinating, practical, and help enhance overall vitality. Easy to incorporate into busy lives, these tools yield life-changing benefits.
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, 6:45pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
4 Wednesdays in May, 7-8:30pm
Using all three volumes of Nayaswami Shivani's dynamic and deeply inspired book series—based on her 50 years of studying Yogananda’s healing and energy teachings—we will explore and practice many of the techniques she offers. Delve into the underlying energetic blueprint that gives us deeper insights, transformative healing, and spiritual growth.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday, 10-1 • Darshan & Shanti
Yogananda described God as Divine Mother—the ever-compassionate presence that nurtures, guides, and loves us unconditionally. He invites us to feel the closeness and nourishment of living more in that love. Just as a mother never denies her child, Divine Mother embraces us fully, exactly as we are.
Week 2 of a 7-week series, Saturdays, 12-4pm • Yudhisthira & Adriana
Would you like to live a more radiant and healthy life? Yogananda’s teachings on health are fascinating, practical, and help enhance overall vitality. Easy to incorporate into busy lives, these tools yield life-changing benefits.
2nd Saturdays, 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.
Monday, 6:45pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
4 Wednesdays in May, 7-8:30pm • drop-ins welcome
Using all three volumes of Nayaswami Shivani's dynamic and deeply inspired book series—based on her 50 years of studying Yogananda’s healing and energy teachings—we will explore and practice many of the techniques she offers. Delve into the underlying energetic blueprint that gives us deeper insights, transformative healing, and spiritual growth.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Friday, 7-8:30 • Bharat (online only)
For fifty years, Nayaswami Anandi was a devoted disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and a close student of his beloved disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Her life was a radiant expression of divine love—offering kindness, wisdom, and spiritual guidance to all who crossed her path. Her deepest aspiration was to live in attunement with her Guru, embodying his teachings through selfless service and an ever-deepening devotion.
Week 3 of a 7-week series, Saturdays, 12-4pm • Yudhisthira & Adriana
Would you like to live a more radiant and healthy life? Yogananda’s teachings on health are fascinating, practical, and help enhance overall vitality. Easy to incorporate into busy lives, these tools yield life-changing benefits.
Monday, 5-6pm
Meditate in the Temple on this special evening of celebration. Today is Swami Kriyananda’s birthday. The meditation will be followed by a 6pm dinner outside in the temple piazza and a musical tribute. Reserve and pay for dinner in advance here; the evening program is free.
Monday, 6pm Dinner • 7pm Musical Program
Celebrate Swamiji’s birthday with a dinner outside in the temple piazza followed by a musical tribute. Swami once said, “If you want to know me, listen to my music.” Listen and sing along during this special evening of remembrance of Swamiji’s many gifts to us. Reserve and pay for dinner in advance here; the evening program is free.
Wednesdays in May, 7-8:30pm • drop-ins welcome
Using all three volumes of Nayaswami Shivani's dynamic and deeply inspired book series—based on her 50 years of studying Yogananda’s healing and energy teachings—we will explore and practice many of the techniques she offers. Delve into the underlying energetic blueprint that gives us deeper insights, transformative healing, and spiritual growth.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Friday, 7-8:30
These Q & A sessions are always filled with laughter, meaningful insights, and a sense of connection that lingers long after the event is over. For over five decades, Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi have shared the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Their lives are a testament to the wisdom, joy, and deep attunement that come from dedication to the spiritual life.
Saturday, 7-9am • Nayaswamis Jyotish & Devi
This 2-hour meditation takes place in the Ananda Temple. All are welcome. Please enter only at the start and end of the period.
Saturday, 4-7pm • Nayaswamis Jyotish & Devi
Donations from this event will go toward our Operation Golden Palace campaign, supporting the goal of owning our residential community in Mountain View. Hear Yogananda’s timeless words about community anew, at this afternoon garden party. Talks, music, delicious food and more — a celebration of community, unity, and the spirit of World Brotherhood.
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, 6:45pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Last Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
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 week of Wed series, 7-8:30pm • drop-ins welcome
Using all three volumes of Nayaswami Shivani's dynamic and deeply inspired book series—based on her 50 years of studying Yogananda’s healing and energy teachings—we will explore and practice many of the techniques she offers. Delve into the underlying energetic blueprint that gives us deeper insights, transformative healing, and spiritual growth.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.