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
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
Join us for an evening of chanting, stories, and lots of devotion! You won't want to miss this inspiring evening tuning into the blessing of the incarnation of our Paramguru Babaji as Krishna. "O Krishna, Lord of Hindustan, I sorrowed by the lonely Jumna river bank, where Thy flute-notes thrilled the air and led the lost calves to their homes. ... Read More
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
Join special guests Ram Smith and Chandra Ruelas from Ananda Village as they present a tribute to Paramhansa Yogananda. They will share historical slides of Yogananda and his early disciples, accompanied by stories and music. Ram will perform songs of joy while playing guitar and tamboura, with Denise accompanying on keyboard and violin. Suggested donation: $10–$20. Donations can be made ... Read More
Both Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda spoke about how important it is for us to live superconsciously. Join Dr. Michelle for this inspiring day retreat at Ananda Sacramento's Forest Hermitage as we explore what is superconsciousness and how we can live more superconsciously. We'll experience practical exercises designed to help lift our consciousness to that level and explore how we can ... Read More
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: Sept 3, 10 and 17. 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
Join Dharmadas and Nirmala for this journey into the silence of the soul. Paramhansa Yogananda often said, "Silence is the altar of spirit. " It is in silence that we discover the presence of God that is ever within and all around us. Let us come together to experience this silence in the beautiful setting of the Forest Hermitage. We'll ... Read More
