Schedule of Courses and Events in the National Capital Region
June–July–August 2008

PLEASE NOTE: Because the printed version of this schedule is sent in advance of the months it covers, and adjust­ments sometimes need to be made, please check for updates by calling the contact numbers for the activity . . . or by checking the main page of our Web site and following the "NCR Schedule" link. Activities in other Indian locales are also listed on the main page of our Web site.

IF YOU HAVE E-MAIL: please let us know so we can send you the schedule electronically and keep mailing costs down. E-subscribers also receive a weekly reminder of all Ananda's activities in the NCR.

Inspirational Satsangs

Our regular weekly Saturday satsangs in Gurgaon, 4:30–6:00 pm, are a perfect time to visit Ananda India's main headquarters and bring your friends and family. The 2nd satsang is a kirtan focussing on Paramhansa Yogananda's and Swami Kriyananda's chants. The 3rd is a discourse on the Bhagavad Gita. The 4th, entitled "Living Yoga: Kriya Yoga in Action", applies the sacred science of Kriya Yoga directly to daily life. Although especially for Kriyabans, this satsang is also open to the general public. If there is a 5th Saturday satsang, it includes a special ceremony. Refreshments follow each satsang.

Although Swamiji often leads the satsang on the 1st Saturday of the month, he won't do so over the summer because he'll be in the USA.

These satsangs are usually recorded and available online.

GURGAON: Every Saturday, 4:30–6:00 pm, B–10/8, DLF Phase I.

NOIDA: Kirtan and potluck, 3rd Sunday of the month (15 June; 20 July; 17 August), 5:30–8:30 pm (summer timings), E–18, Sector 52. Contact information: 92132 11859, 99115 50189, or 98101 23643.

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Guru Purnima, Friday 18 July

On this sacred occasion, we will celebrate the blessing of having the Gurus in our lives with chanting, meditation, and a special ceremony. Please bring a flower and offering to lay at the altar. Friday, 18 July. 7:30 to 9 pm. B–10/8, DLF Phase I, Gurgaon.

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We will celebrate the blessed lives of Babaji and Krishna with a special kirtan, stories, meditation, and a flower ceremony. Please bring a flower and offering to lay at the altar. B–10/8, DLF Phase I, Gurgaon. 7:30 to 9:00 pm.  

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Retreats

FAMILY RETREAT

Friday-Saturday, 6 & 7 June. Bring your family to Ananda in Gurgaon and experience the JOY of sharing the spiritual life with other like-minded parents and children. The monks will teach the children about spiritual things while the parents have time with Acharyas Haridas and Roma to discuss "How to Spiritualize your Family Life". Delicious vegetarian family meals, family sadhanas, and JOY! B–20/1 (Shanti House), Gurgaon.

MEN'S RETREAT

Weekend of 28 & 29 June, 2:00 Saturday through 8:00 pm Sunday. B–20/1 (Shanti House), Gurgaon.

BABAJI-KRISHNA RETREAT

Weekend of 23 & 24 August, from 6:45 am Saturday through the end of the Janmashtami celebration at 9:00 pm Sunday. B–20/1 (Shanti House), Gurgaon.

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"A Way to Awakening" TV Programme

Swami Kriyananda appears on AASTHA TV channel daily, 6:30–6:50 pm. Please check your local schedule to make sure of timings.

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Group Meditation

Deepen your meditation with other devotees. All are welcome.

DELHI: Every Thursday, 6:30–8:00 pm, 10/B Sagar Apartments, 6, Tilak Marg. (98100 56320. Sunday morning meditations will resume at a later date.

GURGAON: Meditate with Ananda Sangha every morning. Meditations are led 6:45–8:30 am daily except on Thursdays, 6:30–9:00 am, and on alternating Mondays, 6:30 am–12 noon. For these extended meditations, please arrive on time and stay till at least the 9:00 break. B–10/8, DLF Phase I.

NOIDA: Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 pm; Sundays, 9:00–10:00 am, E–18, Sector 52. ( 98111 81085 or 98101 23643.

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Ananda Yoga 

Beginner yoga courses from Tuesday to Friday 1 week each month, 7:00–8:15 pm. The course includes basic asanas, proper breathing, and a short version of Paramhansa Yogananda's Energisation Exercises. A follow-up programme of open classes is available after the beginner level, using the Ananda Yoga method—a spiritual approach developed by Swami Kriyananda to classical hatha yoga. Please call or e-mail to pre-register and to receive more information.

GURGAON: Beginner courses by appointment until fall, 7:00–8:15 pm. Open classes Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 am; Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm. B–10/8, DLF Phase I.

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Free “How to Meditate” Class in Hindi & English
(Introduction to “Meditation & the Path of Kriya Yoga”)

If you'd like to begin meditating before the next full weekend seminar, Meditation & Kriya Yoga, Level I (described below), this class is offered free of charge as a prelude (but not a substitute). Feel free to invite anyone you know who is interested in learning to meditate. You may come as often as you wish. Call for details.

DELHI: Classes are now offered by appointment. Please call (98100 56320.

GURGAON: 21 June; 19 July; 16 August,10:30 am–12:30 pm, B–20/1, DLF Phase I. (98990 14209; 98992 67698; or (0124) 405-9550.

NOIDA: 3rd Sunday of the month (15 June; 20 July; 17 August), 10:30 am–12:30 pm, E–18, Sector 52. (92132 11859, 99115 50189, or 98101 23643.

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A weekend of programmes based on the spiritual principles and practices
 of  Self-realisation as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda.
Please call or e-mail to pre-register.

FREE INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE

This discourse, occurring the 1st night, provides an overview to what will be covered in the workshops.

WORKSHOPS

There are 2 workshops, both required for Level I. Depending on location, they will be offered the same day, consecutive days, or consecutive weekends.

Meditation: The basics of meditation with a focus on the Hong-Sau technique taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. Techniques to relax the body and methods to still the restless mind, such as pranayama practices, devotional chanting, and affirmations. Cost: Rs. 500 (includes course materials, refreshments, and tea).

Energisation: The principles of Paramhansa Yogananda's Energisation Exercises. How to work with cosmic conscious energy, gain control over the subtle life force within you, and harness and direct the will to help you deepen your practice of the Hong-Sau technique. Cost: Rs. 500 (includes course materials, lunch, and tea).

Next offered in the NCR in September.

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Discipleship & the AUM Technique (Meditation & Kriya Yoga, Level III)

The guru-discipleship relationship and the Ananda line of gurus, and the opportunity to take discipleship initiation into this path. New disciples will learn the AUM technique, an advanced meditation practice. Required book: Preparation for Kriya Yoga, which will continue to be used in the next level course as well. Pre-requisite: Meditation & Kriya Yoga, Levels I and II. Cost: Rs. 600 for 4 classes (or equivalent), which includes the price of the book and an AUM board.

DELHI: Sundays 1, 8, & 15 June, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, at the Needu residence in South Delhi. Call 93122 21665 for directions.

GURGAON: Sundays 1, 8, 15, & 22 June, 10:30 am–12:00 pm. B–10/8, DLF Phase I.

NOIDA: Sundays 22 & 27 June; 6 July, 10:30 am–12:30 pm. E–18, Sector 52.

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Kriya Preparation (Meditation & Kriya Yoga, Level IV)

Preparation and guidance for your upcoming Kriya initiation. The history, purpose, and benefits of Kriya Yoga and advanced instruction and practice of meditation through specific Kriya preparation techniques. Pre-requisite: Meditation & Kriya Yoga, Levels I, II, and III. Cost: Rs. 500.

DELHI: Sundays 1, 8, 15, & 22 June, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, at the Needu residence in South Delhi. Call 93122 21665 for directions.

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Special Discourse Series

Noida is hosting a series of special discourses on various topics with Ananda acharyas. For topics, call ((92132 11859, 99115 50189, or 98101 23643, or check the Noida Web page.

NOIDA: 27 July; 10, 24, & 31 August (last in the series: 14 September), 10:30 am–12:30 pm. E–18, Sector 52.

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Seva Corps

There are many opportunities for joyful service in Ananda Sangha. Just a few possibilities: help fold and label printed material for mailings; answer phones a few hours each week; do updating of our data base; and assist at the welcome or book table for special events. To know how you can help, please call (Sangeeta at 98992 67698, or e-mail ananda@anandaindia.org.

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Donations to Ananda Sangha

Donations to help spread Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings throughout India are gratefully received and acknowledged, tax-exempt under Section 80G. Please make cheques payable to Ananda Sangha Donations, or call ( for other options to 98992 67698. Ananda Sangha India is sustained by your generosity. Thank you.

Ananda Sangha India  B–10/8, DLF Phase I Gurgaon (Haryana), India 122 002 Directions

Phone: 98990 14209; 98992 67698; (0124) 405-9550 Fax: (0124) 410-3386 E-mail: ananda@anandaindia.org

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