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Whether you seek to make meditation part of your daily life or simply want to learn more about this profound practice, we have instructional classes to fit your needs.

Meditation is our specialty: It's the central component in nearly everything we
do at Ananda. The time-tested techniques we offer are grounded in ancient traditions yet immediately practical for modern needs. Our meditation instructors have personally practiced these techniques every day (usually twice a day) for
at least ten years. Some have been meditating for almost three decades and continually draw inspiration and guidance from others who have meditated for half a century.

We would love the opportunity to share this experience with you through the following classes, most of which includes appropriate support materials. And even if you've learned to meditate elsewhere, we also invite you participate in our group meditations to support your ongoing practice.

The Art & Science of Raja Yoga
Our most comprehensive course
Step II on the Path of Kriya Yoga

  Meditation for Starters

Introductory class, $20
plus text (Meditation for Starters by J. Donald Walters)
.

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This delightful introductory class provides experience and fundamental understanding of meditation; what it is, how to practice, and benefits.

 

  Meditation I: The Foundation of Daily Meditation
Four weeks, 7-9pm
$80 plus text (Lessons in Meditation)

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If you are serious about bringing meditation into your daily life, this is the course for you. learn how to develop and maintain a daily practice using proven, universal techniques for relaxing the body, calming restless thoughts, concentrating the mind (the Hong Sau technique of meditation), opening the heart, and expanding inner awareness.
Classes include guided practice and time to discuss your questions.

This is Step I for those interested in the Path of Kriya Yoga.

 

  Meditation II: Energy and Magnetism
Four weeks, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus materials (Energization Exercise Poster, Booklet, Sadhana DVD)
Pre-requisite - Meditation I

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Without energy and magnetism, success in any endeavor (including meditation) is delayed or frustrated. Concentration (Meditation I) becomes powerful when harnessed to a strong flow of energy. Learn how to develop increased levels of energy and magnetism. Includes the Energization Exercises.

 

  Meditation III: Meditation for Opening the Heart
Four weeks, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus materials

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The heart affects vitality, energy, wellbeing, and joy. Meditation to open the heart greatly increases our experience of life. Devotion awakens the heart's natural love. As one great saint said, "not one foot can be placed on the spiritual path without love." Each one of us will find a different expression for our devotion, and it is one of the most liberating aspects of the inner life.

 

  Meditation IV: Affirmations
Four Weeks, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus materials (Scientific Healing Affirmations, Affirmations for Self-Healing)
Pre-requisite - Meditation I, Meditation II

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The mind's ongoing thoughts either support or suppress our aspirations. Engage the mind in support of your meditation practice. We will exercise affirmations and discover the power of affirmations that have already been spiritualized.

 

  Meditation V: Spiritual Anatomy -
                                                           Your Chakras and Subtle Energies

Four Weeks, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus text (Chakras for Starters)
Pre-requisite - Meditation I, Meditation II

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Understanding the subtle energies inside can prepare us for the deeper aspects of meditation practice, and give us greater control of our daily lives. Discover, experience, and learn how to awaken the energy centers that affect the flow of your own life.

 

  Exploring Discipleship
Three Weeks 6-9:30pm
$100 plus text (Exploring Discipleship)

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Discipleship is, for those who want Self-realization, a necessary step along the way. Contrary to most expectations, discipleship is the student's commitment to a teacher who has attained the realization the student is seeking, and who has the ability to guide that student into full realization of their oneness with Spirit.

 

This is Step III of the Path of Kriya Yoga.


For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

  Meditation VI: Kriya Preparation
Six Weeks, 7-8:30pm
$150 plus materials
Pre-requisites - include Meditation Classes I-V or the Art and Science of Raja Yoga, Level I, and Exploring Discipleship (See Below).

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Techniques and subtle understandings that make the practice of Kriya Yoga powerful and effective. Kriya Yoga is a tremendous spiritual practice, universal and fulfilling. It is the cornerstone of the Path of Kriya Yoga.

"I myself consider Kriya the most effective device of salvation through self-effort ever to be evolved in man’s search for the Infinite.”

Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946 First Edition by Paramhansa Yogananda

 

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