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What is Ananda?

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

Ananda Yoga cancelled next week.

  Our teachers are travelling June 21 – June 28 for the Centennial Celebration and our schedule is changed temporarily. 

Wednesday, June 24 class cancelled.

Friday, June 26 class cancelled. 

Centennial Events at the Temple

 All events are live-streamed from Ananda Village in California.

Swami Kriyananda as a young monk

Morning Meditations Monday 6/22 – Saturday 6/27:  6:30 AM to 8 AM

Morning Classes: Monday 6/22 – Saturday 6/27 @ 10:15 AM – 12:20 PM

Devotional Kirtan Monday 6/22 @ 7:45 PM

Concert of Swami Kriyananda’s music Wednesday 6/24 @ 7:45 PM

Play – Jewel in the Lotus Friday 6/26 @ 7:45 PM

All events are FREE and will be shared on the large screen in the Ananda Portland temple.  Registration is not required. Drop-ins welcome. 

See below to register for all events through ananda.org if you would like to watch from home and have access to the recordings. 

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