Monthly Calendar: Spring's on the Way

The Promise of Immortality
A Commemoration of Paramhansa Yogananda's Mahasamadhi

March 4–7
In-Person
With Brahmachari Sagar and friends at Ananda Village

Join us at Ananda Village for this very special weekend to honor Paramhansa Yogananda’s final exit from his body (known as his mahasamadhi), that occurred on March 7, 1952. Together in satsang we’ll commemorate Yogananda’s life and teachings through uplifting classes, special programs, and an inspiring kirtan. More Info...

Losing the Fear of Death through the Science of Yoga
A Yogic Exploration of Life's Deepest Mystery

March 8, 4:30–6:30 pm PST
Online
A Webinar with Sagar

This webinar combines metaphysical aspects of this great mystery with practical insights for how to understand, prepare for, and befriend this inevitable, mystical transition. More Info...

Special Karma Yoga/Seva Programs
Springtime-at-Ananda Focus

Mid March – April
In-Person

How do you bring joy and higher purpose to all things in life?
What does it feel like to be an active member of an intentional spiritual community? More Info...

Springtime at Ananda
Hosted at The Expanding Light

April 1–30
In-Person

Ananda Village is ready to again welcome visitors near and far to our beautiful tulip gardens at Crystal Hermitage. For the first time ever, The Expanding Light Retreat offers special programs so that you can immerse yourself more fully in beauty and holy presence. Whether you join us for a weekend retreat or our Personal Retreat PLUS offering, enjoy specially curated experiences at our gardens, including private tours of Crystal Hermitage and after-hours access to the gardens.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you can look forward to:

The Yoga Teachings of Jesus
The Bible Commentaries of Paramhansa Yogananda

Self-Paced
Online
A Course with Sagar

Gain inspiring and in-depth understanding of Yogananda’s stirring interpretation of Jesus’s teachings. More Info...

Keys to the Yoga Sutras
Practical Steps to Higher Awareness

Self-Paced
Online
A Course with Nayaswami Gyandev and Nayaswami Diksha

Experience the very essence of Yoga with Ananda’s approach to the Yoga Sutras. You’ll go beyond philosophy to begin to access the higher realms of consciousness. More Info...

A Weekend in Divine Friendship
Sharing Joy and Inspiration to Energize Your Life

May 27–30
In-Person

Featuring interactive workshops, the weekend focuses on cultivating dynamic energy and magnetism, with additional fun activities and surprises. You'll enjoy time with some of Ananda’s top speakers, including Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, the spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide. More Info...