What is Ananda?
Ananda is a global spiritual movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the great spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality.
Learn more about Ananda and our spiritual lineage.
Coming Up
Community Satsang #2
Friday, Jan 16 @ 7 – 8 PM
at the temple
We will continue the inspiration we all felt last week and explore ways to serve, expand and create our 2026 community in Portland. Come join in the discussion! All are welcome who want to be engaged and active in our community for God and Guru.
New Yoga Class!
Yoga for Higher Awareness
Begins Sat Feb 7 @ 11 – 12:30 PM
First class is always FREE!
More Information
The Art and Science of Raja Yoga
Spring course begins Feb 3
The premier course on the ancient yoga teachings of the great masters – lived in the modern world by truth seekers of all paths. Learn more HERE
The text is written by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of the great master, Paramhansa Yogananda, who brought yoga to the West. Divided into 14 chapters or steps, the topics are:
Step 1: The History of Yoga
Step 2: The Paths of Yoga
Step 3: The Eight Stages of Self-Realization
Step 4: Yama
Step 5: Niyama
Step 6: Duality
Step 7: Affirmations, Part 1
Step 8: Affirmations, Part 2
Step 9: Energy and Energization
Step 10: Magnetism
Step 11: The Need for a Guru
Step 12: The Anatomy of Yoga, Part 1
Step 13: The Anatomy of Yoga, Part 2
Step 14: The Yogic Scheme of Life
Each class will include yoga postures, energization exercises, chanting, meditation, discussion, practice of pranayams, snacks and satsang (fellowship) with truth seekers. Together we will explore the deepest teachings of the East and the eternal truths of our spiritual nature.
Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share
