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All Day Christmas Meditation (In-Person and Online)

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

In 1931, Yogananda started the tradition of an 8-hour meditation just before Christmas to celebrate the awakening of the Christ Consciousness within. Over the years, many devotees have had deep life-transforming experiences during these longer meditations. We hope you can join us as we dive deep into the presence of God, Christ, and our Gurus.  Throughout the day, we will ... Read More

Fire Ceremony and Meditation

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

Watch on YouTube The fire ceremony is but a symbol of the true fire ritual which takes place within each of us through our spiritual practices. In this ceremony, we offer up all of our desires, attachments, and past karma to be transmuted and purified.  The fire ceremony includes the chanting of two ancient mantras: the Gayatri Mantra which is ... Read More

Christmas Family Service

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

Join Dharmadas and Nirmala for this shorter, kid-friendly Sunday service celebrating the birth of Jesus into this world, and welcoming the birth of Christ Consciousness into our own hearts and minds.  Christ is born in the cradle of each loving heart. So you must prepare your consciousness to receive him. Instead of enjoying just the material aspects of this Christmas ... Read More

CANCELED – Tai Chi with Alan

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

Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi. Tai uses fluid, grounded movements that develop calmness, balance, and coordination. Alan studied under Tai Chi Grandmaster William Chen. No prior experience is needed. Classes will take place on Sundays, at 3:00 pm in the temple yoga room, and will last about one hour. Payment is on a donation basis and goes to ... Read More

$12

CANCELED – Ananda Yoga with Alan

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

A new yoga class will begin on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 5:30, taught by Alan, a recent graduate of the Ananda Yoga program. The classes will be held at 4:00 pm in the temple sanctuary. The cost is $12 to drop in or $35 for the month. No prior experience with yoga is needed. 

$12.00

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (In-Person Only)

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

Join us at the Ananda Temple in Rancho Cordova for this devotional Christmas Eve celebration with music and creche scene. It's one of the highlights of the year, the welcoming of Christ's consciousness into our hearts and minds. There will be music and storytelling from Swami Kriyananda’s world-renowned Oratorio, acted and sung by Ananda devotees. We will also sing more ... Read More

CANCELED – Ananda Yoga with Matt

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

Matt brings enthusiasm and energy to his Ananda Yoga classes which include the practice of pranayam (breathing exercises), calm and focused yoga postures, and affirmations that support each asana.  The result is a deeply relaxing experience that focuses and uplifts one's awareness. Ananda Yoga supports the overall health of the body and awakens the inner joy of the soul. 

$12

Christmas Day Potluck Banquet

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

Join your Ananda family for a Christmas day potluck feast at the Ananda Temple in Rancho Cordova. This will be a planned potluck  Menu:   -Vegetarian Lasagna  -Vegan Gluten Free Lasagna  -Pasta with Vegetarian Sausages  -Gluten-Free / Vegan Pasta  -Caprese Salad with Vegan Dressing  -Sautéed or Steamed Green Beans  -Roasted Root Vegetables  -Swiss Chard  -Olive Tapenade  -Roasted Red Pepper Spread  -Focaccia ... Read More

CANCELED – Guided Meditation with Suryadas and Chandi

Online Only

Join Ananda Sacramento online on Monday evenings at 7pm for a free half-hour guided meditation. Suryadas and Chandi will lead you through the process of relaxation, breath control, inner concentration and expansion of consciousness.

Meditación con Amintha en Linea

Online Only

La práctica de meditación y yoga te ayudará a vivir con más alegría, paz y armonía en tu vida. Ananda Sacramento patrocina un grupo de meditación y yoga en español. El objetivo del grupo es brindar apoyo a todos los que buscan desarrollar una práctica consistente de meditación y yoga. No es necesario tener experiencia con la meditación o yoga. ... Read More

$10 – $25

Wednesday Healing Prayer Circle with Victoria – ON ZOOM

Online Only

Join our weekly healing prayer circle on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm on Zoom. Healing circles usually last about 1 hour. During this service, we meditate and then pray for one another using Paramhansa Yogananda’s magnetic healing prayer techniques. Everyone is welcome. Click on the event link below to attend the zoom meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84259502758?pwd=YlBGY0pCWCtabysrNG5UVWwzSTNjdz09 Healing Prayer Circles in person takes place ... Read More

Ananda Yoga with Nalini

Online Only

Ananda Yoga helps you feel deeply peaceful, uplifted, and revitalized. You will experience being gently guided into the essence of the postures according to your own level of flexibility. Then we add the spiritual affirmations integrated into the movements which take your spirit to a whole new level of joyful awareness. These three work together to bring body, mind, and ... Read More

$12

CANCELED – Ananda Yoga with Devaki

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

All levels welcome Join Devaki and others for this ongoing weekly yoga class. Devaki’s expertise comes from many years of practice and attunement to Ananda Yoga. Through this yogic practice you will learn to strengthen the body, calm your emotions, and deepen your inner attunement with spirit and your inner Self.  All levels and ages are welcome. "We have had ... Read More

$12.00

CANCELED – Saturday Morning Ananda Yoga with Devaki

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

Ananda Yoga with Devaki will help to you feel deeply peaceful, uplifted and revitalized. You will be gently guided into the essence of the postures according to your own level of flexibility. Ananda Yoga includes the use of spiritual affirmations integrated into the movements to bring you into harmonious alignment with your highest soul nature. We have had the good ... Read More

$12.00

Fire Ceremony and Meditation

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

Watch on YouTube The fire ceremony is but a symbol of the true fire ritual which takes place within each of us through our spiritual practices. In this ceremony, we offer up all of our desires, attachments, and past karma to be transmuted and purified.  The fire ceremony includes the chanting of two ancient mantras: the Gayatri Mantra which is ... 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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