Week of Events
All Day Christmas Meditation
All Day Christmas Meditation
In-Person and Online. In 1931, Yogananda initiated 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 experienced profound, life-transforming moments during these extended meditations. We invite you to join us as we immerse ourselves in the presence of God, Christ, and our Gurus. The day ... Read More
Monday Ananda Yoga with Devaki
Monday 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
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us at the Ananda Temple in Rancho Cordova for an in-person devotional Christmas Eve celebration featuring uplifting music and a beautiful crèche scene. It's one of the highlights of the year—a time to welcome Christ's consciousness into our hearts and minds. The event will feature music and storytelling from Swami Kriyananda's acclaimed Oratorio, performed by Ananda devotees. We'll also ... Read More
Christmas Day Potluck Banquet
Christmas Day Potluck Banquet
Join us for a Christmas Day potluck feast at the Ananda Temple in Rancho Cordova. This planned potluck banquet is a wonderful opportunity to share the Christmas spirit with your fellow devotees. Our festive menu will include:• Vegetarian and vegan gluten-free lasagna• Pasta with vegetarian sausages (vegan and gluten-free options available)• Caprese salad with vegan dressing• Sautéed or steamed green ... Read More
Saturday Morning Ananda Yoga with Devaki
Saturday Morning Ananda Yoga with Devaki
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
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
Sunday Service with Bryan and Carmenza: The Divine Ascension
Sunday Service with Bryan and Carmenza: The Divine Ascension
To attain Divine Consciousness, we must recognize our own inherent divinity, which has been concealed by the delusion of ego.
Join Bryan and Carmenza as they guide us on the stairway to the Infinite.