Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It is a state in which the body is relaxed, the mind focused, and the heart open. In the quietness of calm inner listening, it gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities. If you want to have more peace and joy in your life, join us in ... Read More
Learn the Energization Exercises ! Awaken your awareness of the source of energy within you through Yogananda’s Energization Exercises. Use your will to release tension that blocks the energy flow to your body and mind. Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, created these exercises. Based on ancient teachings and eternal realities, Yogananda explains that the whole physical ... Read More
“Forget your troubles, come on get happy!” Believe it or not, those were the words to a popular song awhile back. How can one just do that? Well…one can sing happy songs! Join us for an hour and let’s sing together joyful, uplifting songs by Swami Kiryananda. Words and music provided…you don’t have to know ‘how’ to sing…you don’t ... Read More
Let's Give Thanks Together* Join us in welcoming our honored guests Bramachari Jitendra, Erin Vinacco, Ministers Ram and Dikshini Smith Thanksgiving Day – Thursday 11/24 – Shanti House** 10am – Outdoor Fire Ceremony – Inside Gratitude Ceremony Noon – Thanksgiving Meal - Potluck - our hostess, Kelly 1pm ish - Local Hike - Friday – 11/25 – ... Read More
Thanksgiving Friday Ananda Hopkinton Please Note: TIME & LOCATION CHANGE FOR KIRTAN 9:45am-11am – Group Meditation 6pm – Kirtan & Meditation with Kelly, Erin & Bramachari Jitendra SHANTI HOUSE 494 Anaquatucket Rd. N. Kingstown, RI
Thanksgiving Saturday 9am - Meditation, Chanting, Pranayam - Kelly's House 494 Anaquatucket Rd - N Kingstown, RI - 401-667-7315 ******** Noon Meditation - Ananda Center ******** 1pm – Local Hike – with Colleen & Kelly Leave by cars from Ananda Center ******** 5pm – Satsang with Ram & Dikshini – Chanting and Stories of the Early Days ... Read More
Yogananda’s tradition of a day of meditation celebrating the “Spiritual Christmas” before celebrating the “Social Christmas” has become the heart of Ananda’s Christmas season. This is a day dedicated to communion with Christ Consciousness, a profound opportunity for an inner experience of the Divine. Though it’s length may seem intimidating, you may be surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods ... Read More
Joy to the World! 5:30pm - 7pm Join us on one of the most beautiful and devotional evenings of the year! The coming of the baby Jesus is thrilling in itself, and also a profound symbol of the awakening Christ Consciousness within each of us. We invite you to relive the Christmas story through chants, carols, excerpts from gospel stories, ... Read More
Happy Christmas Morning! Christmas Morning Service 10am-11:30am Purification Ceremony Carols, Chants, Songs from the Christ Lives Oratorio Affirmation, Readings, Inspirational Talk Festival of Light Ceremony Light Refreshments afterward
New Year's Eve at Ananda Join us as we celebrate the blessings we have received in 2016! Our program is in two parts. Come for either one, or both! Part 1 - 6-6:50 pm Purification Ceremony Gratitude Reflection A prayer for the New Year ******* Part 2 - 6:55-8pm Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra 108 repetitions for Enlightenment Meditation ******* ... Read More
