Week of Events
Ananda Yoga with Matt
Ananda Yoga with Matt
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.
Guided Meditation with Suryadas and Chandi
Guided Meditation with Suryadas and Chandi
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
Meditación con Amintha en Linea
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
Wednesday Healing Prayer Circle with Victoria – ON ZOOM
Wednesday Healing Prayer Circle with Victoria – ON ZOOM
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
Ananda Yoga with Nalini
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
Ananda Yoga with Devaki
Ananda Yoga with Devaki
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
Yoga Posture Warm Up for All-Day Christmas Meditation
Yoga Posture Warm Up for All-Day Christmas Meditation
Join Bhavani for this quick Ananda Yoga session before the all-day meditation. Many of you may know Bhavani, an Ananda Light-Bearer who lived in Ananda's Sacramento Community for many years, before moving to Washington state. She is visiting us for the holiday season! In-person only at the Ananda Temple.
All Day Christmas Meditation (In-Person and Online)
All Day Christmas Meditation (In-Person and Online)
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
Fire Ceremony and Meditation
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
Christmas Family Service
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
CANCELED – Tai Chi with Alan
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
CANCELED – Ananda Yoga with Alan
CANCELED – Ananda Yoga with Alan
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.
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (In-Person Only)
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (In-Person Only)
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