Ananda Centers established in many of India’s major cities serve as focal points to share the teachings of Kriya Yoga & meditation. They also offer opportunities for spritual friendship & brotherhood through satsangs, kirtans, retreats and family activities. Browse through the list below to locate the center most convenient for you.
The Ananda meditation and yoga retreat is situated in the peaceful countryside, in the beautiful Sahyadri foothills outside Pune. The retreat includes the only house and garden in India which were designed and built for Swami Kriyananda, and then infused with his spiritual vibrations during the three years that he lived here. Guests come from all over the world to experience the peaceful atmosphere, explore the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and nurture their spiritual lives.
Besides special Retreats, two group meditations, periods of spiritual discussion and other activities are offered every day. You’ll also find personal instruction in meditation, yoga, healing techniques, and much more (inquire for details and availability).
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The most recent fruit of Ananda’s Outreach, classes in Ahmedabad were started in 2016. Led by Brahmachari Devendra, classes and group meditation are offered primarily on Saturday and Sunday along with occasional Special Workshops. Ananda Ahmedabad recently reached a special milestone when it hosted its first Kriya Yoga initiation in January 2018.
Thanks to the strong response to Yogananda’s teachings, the Ahmedabad Sangha has already outgrown its current location and is actively scouting for a bigger and better place to share its offerings.
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t Ananda Chennai, you can expand your sense of harmony, and gain an increased sense of God’s active presence in your life through ancient and effective techniques including meditation, Kriya Yoga, spiritually oriented Hatha Yoga, community, and divine friendship.
We welcome you to visit the Ananda Meditation Centre in Chennai and explore all its offerings. All are welcome!
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Ananda Sangha in Delhi NCR aspires to share the teachings and practices, the Spirit and vibrations of our guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, and to provide a spiritually supportive environment where devotees can experience inner peace and harmony, divine friendship and community, and learn to lead a spiritually balanced life.Learn More
The place where it all started in India with Ananda Sangha in 2003 – is a vibrant center run by Nayaswami Dhyana located in the heart of Gurgaon. It has ample space for large classes, yoga sessions, group meditation and discourses all regularly happening in parallel. The joyful spirit of the devotees who come to this place is what makes Ananda Gurgaon very special!Learn More
The Ananda Kolkata Meditation Center is located in a section of Kolkata called Ballygunge. It has been open since 2009. Courses in meditation and healing classes are offered here regularly. Chanting, group meditations, group practice of the Energization Exercises, and satsangs also happen here on a regular basis.Learn More
The Ananda Kriya Yoga Center is located in the heart of Pune city near AshokNagar, an elite residential neighborhood.The center offers yoga and meditation classes, satsangs, day retreats, Sunday School, and other programs.
The center also headquarters the Ananda Yoga School of India, that offers RYS 200 and RYS 300 international teacher training certifications.
International certifications have been offered in 200-hour Ananda Yoga Teacher Training course, Restorative Yoga, and Advanced Asanas course.
Brahmachari (Dr.) Aditya Gait leads the center as its Spiritual Director. The center is open everyday from 11:00am – 8:00pm to people from all faiths.
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Paramhansa Yogananda’s presence in Bangalore stretches back to his India trip of 1935. On that visit, he was warmly received and lectured to a receptive crowds of 3000 at the Chetty Hall. Years later in 2012, Swami Kriyananda, on his last all India tour, blessed Bangalore with his joyous presence, again drawing a standing room only crowd of 1100 people.
The Ananda Bangalore center, located in Jayanagar, was established in response to the deep spiritual enthusiasm in Bangalore and is led by Nayaswamis Haridas and Roma. Ananda serves the truth-seekers in Bangalore in four locations which include Jayanagar, Indiranagar, and Vijaynagar, in addition to weekly live online classes. In 2019 Ananda Bangalore plans to open its fifth location in Whitefield.
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We have just moved to Dehradun from Rishikesh and are still setting things up. If you are in Dehradun and/or coming to Dehradun, contact us. You are more than welcome!Learn More
The Ananda West Delhi centre is located in Janakpuri, New Delhi quite close to the Janakpuri West Metro Station. The Centre hosts satsangs and workshops on a variety of topics that help the devotees live in harmony with their inner Self and deepen their daily meditation. Nayaswamis and Acharyas visit often to host special offerings.
A typical Sunday begins with Kriya Yoga meditation and the Sunday Satsang followed by regular meditation classes, healing prayers and special workshops. The centre often hosts a group meditation on Thursday evenings followed sometimes by Ananda Yoga or Study of the Bhagawad Gita.
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We are dedicated to living and sharing the life and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and the Self-Realization Line of Gurus. Our group was founded by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. People of all backgrounds are welcome at our satsangs and classes. Besides meditation and yoga classes we offer spiritual Sundays for children, healing prayers and much more.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.
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The Ananda Mumbai community is a large energetic group of longtime devotees and Kriyabans led by Tyagis Narayani and Shurjo. They have recently got a new center in Khar West where they hold regular meditations, satsangs and various classes. There are also 12 meditation groups spread across Mumbai. The community now offers various programs like Ananda Seva, Living Discipleship, The Art and Science of Raja Yoga, Ananda Yoga Teacher Training, Ananda Meditation Teacher Training, Art & Music, etc.Learn More
The Ananda meditation and yoga retreat is situated in the peaceful countryside, in the beautiful Sahyadri foothills outside Pune. The retreat includes the only house and garden in India which were designed and built for Swami Kriyananda, and then infused with his spiritual vibrations during the three years that he lived here. Guests come from all over the world to experience the peaceful atmosphere, explore the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and nurture their spiritual lives.
Besides special Retreats, two group meditations, periods of spiritual discussion and other activities are offered every day. You’ll also find personal instruction in meditation, yoga, healing techniques, and much more (inquire for details and availability).
Learn More
The Ananda Kriya Yoga Center is located in the heart of Pune city near AshokNagar, an elite residential neighborhood.
The center offers yoga and meditation classes, satsangs, day retreats, Sunday School, and other programs.
The center also headquarters the Ananda Yoga School of India, that offers RYS 200 and RYS 300 international teacher training certifications.
International certifications have been offered in 200-hour Ananda Yoga Teacher Training course, Restorative Yoga, and Advanced Asanas course.
Brahmachari (Dr.) Aditya Gait leads the center as its Spiritual Director. The center is open everyday from 11:00am – 8:00pm to people from all faiths.
Learn More
The most recent fruit of Ananda’s Outreach, classes in Ahmedabad were started in 2016. Led by Brahmachari Devendra, classes and group meditation are offered primarily on Saturday and Sunday along with occasional Special Workshops. Ananda Ahmedabad recently reached a special milestone when it hosted its first Kriya Yoga initiation in January 2018.
Thanks to the strong response to Yogananda’s teachings, the Ahmedabad Sangha has already outgrown its current location and is actively scouting for a bigger and better place to share its offerings.
Learn More
Paramhansa Yogananda’s presence in Bangalore stretches back to his India trip of 1935. On that visit, he was warmly received and lectured to a receptive crowds of 3000 at the Chetty Hall. Years later in 2012, Swami Kriyananda, on his last all India tour, blessed Bangalore with his joyous presence, again drawing a standing room only crowd of 1100 people.
The Ananda Bangalore center, located in Jayanagar, was established in response to the deep spiritual enthusiasm in Bangalore and is led by Nayaswamis Haridas and Roma. Ananda serves the truth-seekers in Bangalore in four locations which include Jayanagar, Indiranagar, and Vijaynagar, in addition to weekly live online classes. In 2019 Ananda Bangalore plans to open its fifth location in Whitefield.
Learn More
At Ananda Chennai, you can expand your sense of harmony, and gain an increased sense of God’s active presence in your life through ancient and effective techniques including meditation, Kriya Yoga, spiritually oriented Hatha Yoga, community, and divine friendship.
We welcome you to visit the Ananda Meditation Centre in Chennai and explore all its offerings. All are welcome!
Learn More
We have just moved to Dehradun from Rishikesh and are still setting things up. If you are in Dehradun and/or coming to Dehradun, contact us. You are more than welcome!Learn More
Ananda Sangha in Delhi NCR aspires to share the teachings and practices, the Spirit and vibrations of our guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, and to provide a spiritually supportive environment where devotees can experience inner peace and harmony, divine friendship and community, and learn to lead a spiritually balanced life.
Learn More
The Ananda West Delhi centre is located in Janakpuri, New Delhi quite close to the Janakpuri West Metro Station. The Centre hosts satsangs and workshops on a variety of topics that help the devotees live in harmony with their inner Self and deepen their daily meditation. Nayaswamis and Acharyas visit often to host special offerings.
A typical Sunday begins with Kriya Yoga meditation and the Sunday Satsang followed by regular meditation classes, healing prayers and special workshops. The centre often hosts a group meditation on Thursday evenings followed sometimes by Ananda Yoga or Study of the Bhagawad Gita.
Learn More
The place where it all started in India with Ananda Sangha in 2003 – is a vibrant center run by Nayaswami Dhyana located in the heart of Gurgaon. It has ample space for large classes, yoga sessions, group meditation and discourses all regularly happening in parallel. The joyful spirit of the devotees who come to this place is what makes Ananda Gurgaon very special!
Learn More
We are dedicated to living and sharing the life and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and the Self-Realization Line of Gurus. Our group was founded by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. People of all backgrounds are welcome at our satsangs and classes. Besides meditation and yoga classes we offer spiritual Sundays for children, healing prayers and much more.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.
Learn More
The Ananda Kolkata Meditation Center is located in a section of Kolkata called Ballygunge. It has been open since 2009. Courses in meditation and healing classes are offered here regularly. Chanting, group meditations, group practice of the Energization Exercises, and satsangs also happen here on a regular basis.
Learn More
The Ananda Mumbai community is a large energetic group of longtime devotees and Kriyabans led by Tyagis Narayani and Shurjo. They have recently got a new center in Khar West where they hold regular meditations, satsangs and various classes. There are also 12 meditation groups spread across Mumbai. The community now offers various programs like Ananda Seva, Living Discipleship, The Art and Science of Raja Yoga, Ananda Yoga Teacher Training, Ananda Meditation Teacher Training, Art & Music, etc.Learn More
Do you live far from any of our centres? Or have a schedule that would make it difficult for you to come to our center to attend the Kriya Yoga classes or weekly Spiritual gatherings? Then our Online Kriya Yoga Home Study Course and weekly satsangs, webinars are just for you!
Kriya Yoga Home Study Course
The techniques and practices leading up to Kriya initiation can be learned through the Kriya Yoga Home Study Course. The Course includes:
- Digital videos of Swami Kriyananda and course instructors for each Step along the way
- Downloadable resources (pdf format) and audio learning tracks (mp3 format)
- Assessment at each stage to monitor and support your progress
For details email us on kriyahomestudy@anandaindia.org or call +91 9607513775
Online Courses, Weekly Satsangs and Webinars
Ananda India Online now offers online courses on various topics! You may sign up for them and take them at your own pace from home! We also continue to offer ongoing inspiration throughout the week to bring guided meditation sessions, special class series by Ananda ministers and long-time practitioners of Kriya Yoga, Satsangs by our Spiritual Directors of India and Worldwide leaders, and much much more to your home, wherever you are, for spiritual support, inspiration, and fellowship.
For details email us on online@anandaindia.org or call +91 9011041946
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