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Autobiography of a Yogi

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.

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Coming Up...

Inner Renewal Retreat
Monday, Feb 17 – Feb 20th
Attend in person at Ananda Village
Attend the retreat online for FREE!

Details are HERE

Shiva Kirtan at the Community
Wednesday, Feb 26 @ 7PM
Join Janice and Mic at the community chapel for our version of Maha Shivaratri. 

More details HERE

Spiritual Resilience: Strength in Community
Thursday, Feb 20th @ 7 – 8 PM
A zoom satsang with Badri & Gita coming together in the face of uncertain and troubling times for our country, government and world.
More details HERE

Rise in Freedom: Inspiration to share

Small Things

Small Things

ByGita Matlock February 13, 2025
In Michelle Obama’s most recent book The Light We Carry she recalls how she dealt with the early...
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Through The Storms

Through The Storms

ByBadri Matlock January 30, 2025
Recent years and present times have seen the storms of the pandemic, natural and manmade disasters...
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When We Lose

When We Lose

ByGita Matlock January 9, 2025
This is day two of a devastating fire event in Southern California. As I watch the suffering on the...
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Who Did God Vote For?

Who Did God Vote For?

ByAdam Trowbridge January 3, 2025
Author’s Note: Any opinion expressed in this article is solely and entirely the opinion of the...
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The Inner Door

The Inner Door

ByBadri Matlock December 19, 2024
It’s now Christmas time: the greatest, most holy time of year. We celebrate with so many...
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First Things First

First Things First

BySurendra James Conti December 10, 2024
Jesus said, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.” He...
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Heavenly Fatherhood

Heavenly Fatherhood

ByAdam Trowbridge November 15, 2024
The clock said 1:41 am, but it might as well have shown alien symbols for all my sleep-deprived...
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Learning to Count What Counts

Learning to Count What Counts

BySurendra James Conti November 8, 2024
Does it count as a “been there, done that” if you don’t remember much of anything about it? If it’s...
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Yogananda in California

Yogananda in California

ByBadri Matlock October 18, 2024
Last week twenty-five pilgrims from Oregon and Washington (plus one who snuck in from Texas)...
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