Ananda Los Angeles

Nurturing Your Soul: 15-Min Guided Meditation: A 15-minute guided meditation to receive new deep inspiration in the practice of meditation, if you already meditate, or to help start connecting with the calmness and peace of your inner Self if you are new to meditation.

Celebrate Christ Consciousness: Join us on Livestream to celebrate the universal Christ Consciousness, the divine light of Spirit within, through music, meditation, inspirational sharing and storytelling.

Join us on Livestream to celebrate the universal Christ Consciousness, the divine light of Spirit within, through music, meditation, inspirational sharing and storytelling. During our time together we will explore the following topics, with musical interludes throughout: The Nativity Story and It’s Deeper Meaning Unity of East & West: The Original Teachings of Krishna & Jesus... What Is Christ Consciousness? Forgiveness: Christ’s Greatest Miracle https://livestream.com/anandala/christ-consciousness This event is donation based and all are welcome! See more

Recording by David Eby, cello Sherry Chow, violin One melody, with variations, hauntingly describes the human condition: love, hope, aspiration, courage, disappointment, and sorrow all directed toward life's universal goal: joy.... This is a new kind of music: in the tradition of classical music, but not constrained by classical structures. Transcending the emotions and the intellect, it uplifts the mind to a level of inner healing and soul-inspiration. Features cello, violin, guitar, and keyboards. Life Is the Quest for Joy by Swami Kriyananda: https://store.crystalclarity.com//life-is-the-quest-for-joy

Sunday Service: For meditation, inspirational talk, affirmation, prayer, chanting and the festival of light.

Christmas All-Day Meditation: We’ll celebrate the spiritual Christmas on Saturday, December 19th with the annual 8-hour meditation. The All-Day Christmas meditation is a tradition Paramhansa Yogananda started in 1931 as a time to worship God as expressed through the life the Christ, and to expand our awareness of the Christ Consciousness in our own souls. This Christmas meditation is held by Yogananda disciples all over the world.

Receive FREE Wellness Toolkit with Guided Meditation & Yoga: https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ Now more than ever, health care providers find themselves on the frontlines of an unprecedented global event. This half-day wellness program will focus on providing simple, yet effective tools for bringing meditation techniques and the science of yoga into daily life. Research justifying the validity of meditation and its effectiveness at changing individuals as wel...l as their work environments increases every year. This program will make it possible for you to finally start a meditation practice and give you practical tips for improving your wellbeing and making positive changes that last. ABOUT ANANDA Ananda is a global spiritual organization dedicated to sharing the practical science of yoga applied to the chaos and challenges in daily life. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for people everywhere to experience the true nature of joy within, through mindfulness meditation, affirmations, and yoga asanas. Find an Ananda Near You: https://www.ananda.org/find-ananda/ Ananda’s communities and centers welcome all sincere seekers, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. It is based on principles of universal spirituality and the essence of yoga or union with our higher Self. People from around the world have come to participate in online events, courses, meditation groups, and to experience life in communities amongst fellow truth seekers throughout the US, Italy, and India. Learn more about Ananda Los Angeles, the center hosting this event. See upcoming events: https://www.anandala.org/events/ Our educators for this program specialize in wellness, meditation, and the need for these tools in daily life. They all practice meditation twice daily, practicing Kriya Yoga, the scientific method of meditation mentioned in *Autobiography of a Yogi* by Paramhansa Yogananda. Start reading for free: https://www.ananda.org/free-insp//autobiography-of-a-yogi/ STAY IN TOUCH Subscribe to our channel: @Ananda Los Angeles Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anandala/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnandaLA Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anandala108/ Get meditation books collection: https://www.crystalclarity.com/learn-meditation-yogananda/

Abstemious, antipathy, critical, dwindle, extract, horrid, vast, hereditary, excellent, eventful, assassination, lonely, leapfrog, and zany. What does this strange collection of words have in common? These and two thousand other words were first used by William Shakespeare in his forty plays written from 15901614. I should explain that I’m reading a wonderful book now that Swami Kriyananda gave me: Shakespeare, by Bill Bryson. Bryson explains that most of Shakespeare’s plots...Continue reading

Tonight! Tuesday Oct 20th 7:00-8:30pm in our Road Ahead 2 Series on Zoom! https://www.facebook.com/events/371462840873274 Special guests Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi will be addressing: The role of vision Appropriate attitudes and expectations of devotees beginning this kind of project... Attuning ourselves to Master as we work together as a group toward this goal What should our priorities be as we begin the project? What role does the social aspect of community play in the likelihood of the community’s success? Nayaswami Jyotish was working with Swami Kriyananda, Ananda’s founder, even before the first land was purchased for the first Ananda community in the late 1960’s. He has seen the Ananda communities develop since the beginning. He was manager of the community for many years in the early days (1960’s and 70’s) and has led the community with one title or another ever since. He studied with Swami Kriyananda for nearly half a century. Nayaswami Devi first met Swami Kriyananda in 1969 and dedicated her life to the spiritual path. Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi serve as Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide. They worked closely with Swami Kriyananda for 45 years, and were personally trained by him to guide Ananda’s work worldwide. Jyotish and Devi received the Global Ambassadors Peace Award at the United Nations in 2017. See more

This coming Tuesday Oct 20th 7:00-8:30pm in our Road Ahead 2 Series on Zoom! https://www.facebook.com/events/371462840873274 Special guests Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi will be addressing: The role of vision Appropriate attitudes and expectations of devotees beginning this kind of project... Attuning ourselves to Master as we work together as a group toward this goal What should our priorities be as we begin the project? What role does the social aspect of community play in the likelihood of the community’s success? Nayaswami Jyotish was working with Swami Kriyananda, Ananda’s founder, even before the first land was purchased for the first Ananda community in the late 1960’s. He has seen the Ananda communities develop since the beginning. He was manager of the community for many years in the early days (1960’s and 70’s) and has led the community with one title or another ever since. He studied with Swami Kriyananda for nearly half a century. Nayaswami Devi first met Swami Kriyananda in 1969 and dedicated her life to the spiritual path. Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi serve as Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide. They worked closely with Swami Kriyananda for 45 years, and were personally trained by him to guide Ananda’s work worldwide. Jyotish and Devi received the Global Ambassadors Peace Award at the United Nations in 2017. See more

Tomorrow night Tuesday Oct 20th 7:00-8:30pm! In this talk Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide, will be addressing: The role of vision Appropriate attitudes and expectations of devotees beginning this kind of project Attuning ourselves to Master as we work together as a group toward this goal What should our priorities be as we begin the project?... What role does the social aspect of community play in the likelihood of the community’s success? https://www.anandala.org/event/the-road-ahead-ii/2020-10-20/ Nayaswami Jyotish was working with Swami Kriyananda, Ananda’s founder, even before the first land was purchased for the first Ananda community in the late 1960’s. He has seen the Ananda communities develop since the beginning. He was manager of the community for many years in the early days (1960’s and 70’s) and has led the community with one title or another ever since. He studied with Swami Kriyananda for nearly half a century. Nayaswami Devi first met Swami Kriyananda in 1969 and dedicated her life to the spiritual path. Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi serve as Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide. They worked closely with Swami Kriyananda for 45 years, and were personally trained by him to guide Ananda’s work worldwide. Jyotish and Devi received the Global Ambassadors Peace Award at the United Nations in 2017.

Join us on Livestream when we celebrate spiritual Christmas on Saturday, December 19th with the annual 8-hour meditation. The All-Day Christmas meditation is a tradition Paramhansa Yogananda started in 1931 as a time to worship God as expressed through the life the Christ, and to expand our awareness of the Christ Consciousness in our own souls. This Christmas meditation is held by Yogananda disciples all over the world. https://www.anandala.org/.../all-day-christmas-meditati...on-2/ Schedule: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Energization exercise and Yoga (Optional) Before 10:00 AM Set up your sitting area and be ready to start together at 10:00 AM sharp 10:00 AM Prayer, Invocation, welcome, brief description of day Meditate deeply on Universal Christ Consciousness! 10:15 AM Chanting 10:30 AM Meditation (1 Hour) 11:30 AM Chanting 11:45 AM Meditation (2 Hours) 1:45 PM Music 2:00 PM Mid-day break 2:20 PM Chanting 2:30 PM Meditation (45 minutes) 3:15 PM Music and Chanting 3:30 PM- Meditation (45 Minutes) 4:15 PM Music and Chanting 4:40 PM Meditation (30 Minutes) 5:10 PM Music and Chanting 5:30 PM Meditation (20 Minutes) 5:55 PM Closing Chant, Healing Prayer, Closing Prayer 6:00 PM Conclusion Here are some tips for the day: ***Please keep silence throughout the day*** Preparation: Rather than a heavy breakfast, eat light, easy to digest, foodsor fast. Some people like to bring a light snack for the midday break. Clothing: Dress in loose, soft, comfortable clothes, a little warmer than usual, & a blanket or shawl. Don’t bring nylon clothes or plastic bags that cause sound. What to have: You may wish to have water, personal cushions or shawls. Have earplugs and an Aum board ready if you use one. What not to have: Your mobile phone or make arrangements so you can keep it switched off (not vibrate mode). Timing: Please be ready by 9:15 or 9:30 am if possible, set up your sitting area, energize, do maha mudra. There is a power when we sit and start together at 10:00 am, with prayer, chanting and deep meditation. The vibration builds throughout the day, so please join us all day if you can

Christ Lives in You!: Join Nayaswamis Narayan and Dharmadevi for each experiential evening that will include inspirational readings from Revelations of Christ, chanting, and inner communion. All are welcome!

Ananda is dedicated to the belief, born of experience, that everyone can rediscover their joy within. On our collective path towards Self-realization, we offer effective techniques for the journey such as meditation, raja yoga, the path of Kriya, as well as divine friendship and community. In this time of global challenge, we are holding classes online until further notice. Join us on anandala.tv.

TODAY at 10am PDT https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ An experiential virtual event with guided meditation and strategies for remaining calmly active and actively calm during challenging times. About this Event... Now more than ever, health care providers find themselves on the frontlines of an unprecedented global event. This half-day wellness program will focus on providing simple, yet effective tools for bringing meditation techniques and the science of yoga into daily life. Research justifying the validity of meditation and its effectiveness at changing individuals as well as their work environments increases every year. This program will make it possible for you to finally start a meditation practice and give you practical tips for improving your wellbeing and making positive changes that last. *Program Details* The half-day program will include, -Music & inspiration -Guided meditation and take-home routine -Keynote talks on the science of yoga and meditation -Breathwork and techniques for stress reduction in chaotic environments -Affirmations & yoga asana -Personal stories and reflections -Latest research on wellness for health care professionals Talks by medical professionals and wellness experts will include, How to build strength as an individual, to share with our families, our communities, patients, and the world How to recognize the need for self-care to improve patient outcomes, reduce fatigue, and increase positive work environment How to apply yoga techniques and proper diet and exercises for reducing stress and increasing energy How to understand the benefits of meditation for challenging times and maintaining stamina and creativity for successfully meeting the coming year Program Schedule 10am: Welcome to Program & Introduction to Approach to Wellness 10:10am: Awakening Enthusiasm for Day’s Events 10:15am: Inspirational Experience with Music and More Featuring Musicians Sherry Chow and David Eby 10:30 AM - Keynote Talk with Dr. Shanti Rubenstone Strength and Hope in Challenging Times 11:30am: Ananda Yoga with Affirmations With Paul Fetler, Cert. Yoga Teacher 11:45am: Self-Care Through Stress Reduction: What Is True Resilience? With Samiran Patel, MD 12:30pm: The Power of Pause: The Mind Body Connection With Simon Bedwell, Clinical Educator 1:00pm: Creating a Sustainable Routine When Every Second Counts With Kalamali Joy, MPH 1:30pm: Guided Meditation & Healing Affirmation With Narayan Romano, Cert. Yoga & Meditation Teacher 1:45pm: Closing & Opportunity for Questions and Answers Receive FREE Wellness Toolkit Download: https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/

The longer and more deeply you meditate and affirm, the more you will be conscious of the ever-increasing joy in your heart. Paramhansa Yogananda, *How to Awaken Your True Potential* JOIN THE FREE VIRTUAL EVENT TODAY: Wellness for Warriors in Healthcare: Strength and Hope in Challenging Times https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ -- This is a brand new offering specially designed with healthcare workers’ needs in mind. Featuring an experiential virtual event w...Continue reading

It is how we react to events that makes them seem positive or negative. Nayaswami Jyotish Jyotish Novak, author of *How to Meditate* FREE VIRTUAL EVENT LAUNCHES TOMORROW: Wellness for Warriors in Healthcare: Strength and Hope in Challenging Times https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ -- This is a brand new offering specially designed with healthcare workers’ needs in mind. Featuring an experiential virtual event with guided meditation and strategies for remai...ning calmly active and actively calm. This program is designed to give you everything you need to create a sustainable practice for improving wellness through mindfulness meditations tips and techniques for reducing stress and increasing energy, creativity, and positivity in the workplace. Features Keynote Speaker, Dr. Shanti Rubenstone -- joined by guest speakers from Ananda Worldwide. Hosted by Ananda Los Angeles. Program starts tomorrow: Sunday, October 18th from 10am to 2pm PST via Eventbrite and Zoom. Also streaming on Facebook and Youtube. For more information visit https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ #wellnessforwarriors --- Now more than ever, health care providers find themselves on the frontlines of an unprecedented global event. This half-day wellness program will focus on providing simple, yet effective tools for bringing meditation techniques and the science of yoga into daily life. Research justifying the validity of meditation and its effectiveness at changing individuals as well as their work environments increases every year. This program will make it possible for you to finally start a meditation practice and give you practical tips for improving your wellbeing and making positive changes that last. Talks by medical professionals and wellness experts will include: *How to build strength as an individual, to share with our families, our communities, patients, and the world *How to recognize the need for self-care to improve patient outcomes, reduce fatigue, and increase positive work environment *How to apply yoga techniques and proper diet and exercises for reducing stress and increasing energy *How to understand the benefits of meditation for challenging times and maintaining stamina and creativity for successfully meeting the coming year *How to make meditation and wellness techniques work with a busy schedule amidst moments of chaos The half-day program will include: *Music & inspiration *Guided meditation and take-home routine *Keynote talks on the science of yoga and meditation *Breathwork and techniques for stress reduction in chaotic environments *Affirmations & yoga asana *Personal stories and reflections *Latest research on wellness during COVID for health care professionals DOWNLOAD OUR GIFT: **Wellness Toolkit for Body, Mind, and Soul** https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ View Our *Mediation Books Collection* at https://buff.ly/2ZX8oGT

When one’s life is filled with little acts of kindness, it begins to heal not only them, but everyone they touch. Jyotish Novak, author of *How to Meditate* JOIN THE FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: Wellness for Warriors in Healthcare: Strength and Hope in Challenging Times https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ -- This is a brand new offering specially designed with healthcare workers’ needs in mind. Featuring an experiential virtual event with guided meditation and strate...gies for remaining calmly active and actively calm. This program is designed to give you everything you need to create a sustainable practice for improving wellness through mindfulness meditations tips and techniques for reducing stress and increasing energy, creativity, and positivity in the workplace. Features Keynote Speaker, Dr. Shanti Rubenstone -- joined by guest speakers from Ananda Worldwide. Hosted by Ananda Los Angeles. Program Date and Time: October 18th from 10am to 2pm PST via Eventbrite and Zoom For more information visit https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ #wellnessforwarriors --- Now more than ever, health care providers find themselves on the frontlines of an unprecedented global event. This half-day wellness program will focus on providing simple, yet effective tools for bringing meditation techniques and the science of yoga into daily life. Research justifying the validity of meditation and its effectiveness at changing individuals as well as their work environments increases every year. This program will make it possible for you to finally start a meditation practice and give you practical tips for improving your wellbeing and making positive changes that last. Talks by medical professionals and wellness experts will include: *How to build strength as an individual, to share with our families, our communities, patients, and the world *How to recognize the need for self-care to improve patient outcomes, reduce fatigue, and increase positive work environment *How to apply yoga techniques and proper diet and exercises for reducing stress and increasing energy *How to understand the benefits of meditation for challenging times and maintaining stamina and creativity for successfully meeting the coming year *How to make meditation and wellness techniques work with a busy schedule amidst moments of chaos The half-day program will include: *Music & inspiration *Guided meditation and take-home routine *Keynote talks on the science of yoga and meditation *Breathwork and techniques for stress reduction in chaotic environments *Affirmations & yoga asana *Personal stories and reflections *Latest research on wellness during COVID for health care professionals DOWNLOAD OUR GIFT: **Wellness Toolkit for Body, Mind, and Soul** https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ View Our *Mediation Books Collection* at https://buff.ly/2ZX8oGT

Tonight! The Road Ahead II Tue, Dec 15 from 7:00 - 8:30pm For some months Ananda devotees in Southern California have been working towards establishing a Spiritual Residential Community in the Greater Los Angeles Area.... In this series we will be meeting with Ananda leaders and experts from around the world who have already developed communities that are currently thriving. Through this series we will get a good feel for what it will take to accomplish this challenge, to live and spend one’s life in an intentional community or village. Register for this Zoom class https://livestream.com/anandala/road-ahead-ii

When we connect heart to heart and soul to soul, we are both helped and healed. Jyotish Novak, author of *How to Meditate* JOIN THE FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: Wellness for Warriors in Healthcare: Strength and Hope in Challenging Times https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ -- This is a brand new offering specially designed with healthcare workers’ needs in mind. Featuring an experiential virtual event with guided meditation and strategies for remaining calmly active an...d actively calm. This program is designed to give you everything you need to create a sustainable practice for improving wellness through mindfulness meditations tips and techniques for reducing stress and increasing energy, creativity, and positivity in the workplace. Features Keynote Speaker, Dr. Shanti Rubenstone -- joined by guest speakers from Ananda Worldwide. Hosted by Ananda Los Angeles. Program Date and Time: October 18th from 10am to 2pm PST via Eventbrite and Zoom For more information visit https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ #wellnessforwarriors --- Now more than ever, health care providers find themselves on the frontlines of an unprecedented global event. This half-day wellness program will focus on providing simple, yet effective tools for bringing meditation techniques and the science of yoga into daily life. Research justifying the validity of meditation and its effectiveness at changing individuals as well as their work environments increases every year. This program will make it possible for you to finally start a meditation practice and give you practical tips for improving your wellbeing and making positive changes that last. Talks by medical professionals and wellness experts will include: *How to build strength as an individual, to share with our families, our communities, patients, and the world *How to recognize the need for self-care to improve patient outcomes, reduce fatigue, and increase positive work environment *How to apply yoga techniques and proper diet and exercises for reducing stress and increasing energy *How to understand the benefits of meditation for challenging times and maintaining stamina and creativity for successfully meeting the coming year *How to make meditation and wellness techniques work with a busy schedule amidst moments of chaos The half-day program will include: *Music & inspiration *Guided meditation and take-home routine *Keynote talks on the science of yoga and meditation *Breathwork and techniques for stress reduction in chaotic environments *Affirmations & yoga asana *Personal stories and reflections *Latest research on wellness during COVID for health care professionals DOWNLOAD OUR GIFT: **Wellness Toolkit for Body, Mind, and Soul** https://www.anandala.org/wellness-for-warriors/ View Our *Mediation Books Collection* at https://www.crystalclarity.com/learn-meditation-yogananda/

Guru Day Meditation: Join us in inner communion during this sacred daily transition from night to day. Let's rise together with the sun each Guru Day on anandala.tv.