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Learn to Meditate – A Three-Class Series with Michelle

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Meditation has been practiced by men and women seeking inner peace and joy throughout the ages. Through meditation, we contact and experience the innate joy of the soul. It deepens our sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.  Ananda is one of the oldest and most respected meditation centersin the Sacramento region. Through its centers around the world,thousands have developed ... Read More

$45

Summer Book Club – 1st Thursday of the Month

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for Satsang, meditation, lunch, and discussion of our monthly book selection. Starting June 5th, we'll meet at 12:00 noon for meditation. Please bring a sack lunch for our book discussion afterward. Each month, we'll choose a new book for the following month's gathering. For June, our first selection will be "Love ... Read More

Fourth of July Potluck at the Community Pool

Ananda Community 10448 Ananda Lane, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join your spiritual family for a relaxing gathering at the community pool! We'll enjoy a potluck feast featuring veggie burgers fresh from the grill, along with watermelon, salads, chips, beverages, and delicious desserts. Come for swimming, games, music, and the simple pleasure of friendly conversation.To join us, please email Elvira at elvirasa15@gmail.com with your potluck contribution and the number of ... Read More

Guru Purnima Celebration with Nayaswami Devaki

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Guru Purnima is a day to celebrate the gurus—teachers who guide us on our path toward enlightenment. This sacred day honors these great masters' presence in their disciples' lives. Join Devaki for an evening of stories, chanting, music, and a flower ceremony honoring our own beloved guru Paramhansa Yogananda. "The Guru is one who knows God, and who shows the ... Read More

Family Campout at the Forest Hermitage

Forest Hermitage Retreat (Carpool from Temple - Address Below) 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join us for an uplifting and fun-filled family camp adventure led by Aaron, Sharmila, Lisa, and Carlos. Activities include a campfire with chanting and marshmallow roasting, nature exploration, and plenty of healthy outdoor fun. On Sunday morning, we'll gather for an Ananda Family Sunday Service—a child-friendly service featuring stories, a brief guided meditation, and an arati ceremony—where the whole family ... Read More

Namaste Books and Gifts Summer Book Sale

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Huge discounts on clothing, jewelry, home decor, and more. Lots of great items—you don't want to miss this sale!

Life Force: How to Heal Yourself and Others with the Power of Prana with Shivani Lucki (Online Workshop – Part 2: Mind)

Join Shivani for this online workshop exploring the second book of her trilogy, "Healing with Life Force: Mind." We will study Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings about using the mind's power to heal body, mind, and soul. You Are What You Think! "Develop the Healing Superpowers of Your Mind. All disease has its roots in the mind. If the mind can produce ... Read More

$30

Babaji Commemoration Day

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

In late July 1920, Babaji appeared to Swami Yogananda and asked him to share the teachings of Kriya Yoga with the world. In honor of that event, we celebrate the life of the great Mahavatar Babaji on July 25. Join us for an evening of music, stories, chanting, and a flower ceremony to celebrate the life of this great soul ... Read More

Relax from Outer Involvement with Restorative Yoga by Nalini

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Allow yourself to relax completely while holding tension-releasing yoga poses coupled with uplifting and grounding experiences such as sound bathing or aromatherapy.  Nalini will guide you into states of deep relaxation and assist you in releasing tensions that are unconsciously held within body and mind, promoting healing and a restoration of vitality and inner joy.  This class will be offered ... Read More

$25

It’s Christmas in July at Namaste Books and Gifts!

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Prices on holiday décor are falling like snow even as the temperatures rise! Here's a great opportunity to get Christmas decorations and gifts early at excellent prices!

Silent Wings: The Snowy Owl in Focus with Kit Sewell

Kit Sewell, an accomplished photographer, will share a beautiful slideshow of her photographs taken during an expedition exploring snowy owls in Quebec. Join us after Sunday service for this 30 minute presentation. 

Practicing the Presence of God in Daily Life – A Forest Hermitage Retreat with Suryadas and Chandi

Forest Hermitage Retreat (Carpool from Temple - Address Below) 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Drawing on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda, Brother Lawrence, Swami Ramdas, and Frank Laubach, we will explore ways to commune with the divine presence that dwells ever within and all around us. "The habit of being inwardly in the calm presence of God must be developed, so that day and night that consciousness will remain steadfast. It is ... Read More

Learn to Meditate – A Three-Class Series with Chandi

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join us at our temple in Rancho Cordova for this in-person two-class series. This class will be offered on Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8:30 PM: August 6, 13 and 20. No experience is needed. Meditation has been practiced by men and women seeking inner peace and joy throughout the ages. Through meditation, we contact and experience the innate joy of ... Read More

$45

Summer Book Club – 1st Thursday of the Month

Ananda Temple 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for Satsang, meditation, lunch, and discussion of our monthly book selection. Starting June 5th, we'll meet at 12:00 noon for meditation. Please bring a sack lunch for our book discussion afterward. Each month, we'll choose a new book for the following month's gathering. At the July meeting, those present will choose ... Read More

Meteor Gazing Overnight Retreat

Forest Hermitage Retreat (Carpool from Temple - Address Below) 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join us on Saturday, August 12th for a night at The Ananda Forest Hermitage to observe the Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseid meteor shower is perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year, peaking between Aug. 11-12 this year.  This overnight retreat also includes two vegetarian meals (Sat dinner and Sunday brunch), morning sadhana, taking a walk on the ... Read More

Ananda facilitates the awakening of inner joy through meditation, yoga, and spiritual community. Founded by Swami Kriyananda and based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, Ananda offers practical solutions to life’s perplexing challenges.

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