Ananda is a global spiritual movement sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Through ancient practical techniques, you can learn how to make joy your living reality. We share the teachings of meditation, Kriya Yoga, spiritually-oriented hatha yoga, music, education & more. Join us in one of our centers in India or Online and become a part of this ever-growing spiritual family!
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Meditation & Kriya Yoga
Calmness is your eternal, true nature. Learn to meditate.
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Autobiography of a Yogi
Read online the original unedited version, exactly as written by Paramhansa Yogananda
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Ananda Yoga
The spiritual essence of yoga — ideal for all ages, types, and temperaments.
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WELCOME
Dear Friend,
We welcome you to our Ananda India website filled with inspirational books, uplifting videos and information on courses in yoga, meditation, kriya yoga, healing, chakras and in many other topics based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and his disciple Swami Kriyananda.
We also invite you to participate in programs and courses at an Ananda center near you or through our Online Sangha or Home-Study courses.
These timeless, practical teachings will help you live a more joyful, vibrant and fulfilling life.
In Divine friendship,
Nayaswami Dhyana and Nayaswami Jaya
Spiritual Directors, Ananda India
NEWS
“LIVING THE GITA”
A Retreat with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi
15 – 17 November, 2019
Immerse yourself in the practical teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in a two day programme in Khandala
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI QUOTE
“A child is in his natural setting amidst the flowers and songbirds. Only thus may he fully express the hidden wealth of his individual endowment.”Rabindranath Tagore, Ch. 29. Rabindranath Tagore and I Compare Schools
AutobiographyParamhansa Yogananda
Paramhansa Yogananda (1893 – 1952), best known as the author of Autobiography of a Yogi, was the first guru from India to make his home permanently in the United States. He showed how through meditation one can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality. He taught an ancient meditation technique known as Kriya Yoga, by which one can quickly attain Self-realization.
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New!! DIVINE WILL HEALING: The Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda
Paramhansa Yogananda taught specific techniques to to heal ourselves as well as others. In this course, we will learn to connect with and awaken the divine healing energy that flows within each individual. These techniques have been found to overcome physical, mental and spiritual diseases including serious illnesses. Register now!!!
