All Classes & Events
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, 6pm Dinner • 7pm Theater
Celebrate Janmashtami with Krishna’s Divine Play, a theatrical journey of Krishna's life through narration, music, dance, and child performers. Each story carries within it a deeper divine truth, awakening us to our higher reality.
Saturday, 3pm banquet (free) • 4pm program
Celebrate Swami’s life-long example of discipleship in story and song, sharing gems that will help us, individually, deepen our commitment to our spiritual lives, whatever path we may follow. All are welcome.
Saturday, 7:30-9pm (Meditation 5-7pm)
Honor the divine life and legacy of Lahiri Mahasaya, the yogi-householder and “avatar” who received a blessing from Babaji to make the technique of Kriya Yoga more widely available. An evening of stories and music.
Saturday, 12:30-3pm • Ananda Community Courtyard
Celebrate the bounty of fall with a beautiful meal prepared by Ananda Valley Farm, and served out in the community courtyard. All food is lovingly prepared with fresh produce from the farm.
Friday, 7pm • Ananda Community
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with an evening of kirtan, meditation, and devotion. Diwali reminds us that the light of our soul shines beyond all darkness, and that through love, faith, and inner awakening, we can rediscover the Divine presence within.
Together, we will share an evening of celebration and festivity, honoring the victory of light over darkness, wisdom over ignorance, and joy over fear.
Sacred ceremony, by invitation only • Asha & Shanti
Each year, those blessed to have received the sacred technique of Kriya Yoga are invited to reaffirm their vows in a ceremony of deep beauty and grace. We also welcome those who, after a year of dedicated preparation, will be receiving Kriya for the first time.
August
Sundays, 10-11:30am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Monday, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Last Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Hear a little about Ananda’s offerings & roots in a casual setting and explore ideas about the spiritual life. All questions welcome. Tour the campus, classrooms, and temple.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Wednesdays in August, 7pm
Many of us move through life feeling tired, scattered, or depleted, without realizing that a deep wellspring of energy is already alive within us. When we learn to work consciously with this current of energy, we begin to experience more vitality, calmness, clarity, and joy in our daily lives.
Saturday, 10am-12:30pm
Learn to relax your body, quiet your mind, awaken intuition and experience greater joy and creativity in daily life. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen or start building a daily meditation habit.
Sundays, 10-11:30am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Last Sunday each month
Perhaps you or someone you know is facing an illness or a personal challenge—physical, mental, or spiritual. Join us in monthly for guided healing prayers. All are welcome.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
September
Wednesdays in Sept, 7pm • Saiganesh
Explore this ancient map for the spiritual journey through weekly teachings, contemplative exercises, and gentle asana and pranayama. Whether you’re new to the Sutras or a longtime student, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of their application in our lives today.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Thursdays, 9/3-12/10 • 6-9pm
One of our most popular offerings. Discover how meditation, pranayama (breathwork), yoga postures and yogic lifestyle practices can give you strength and confidence to navigate life’s challenges and find deeper meaning.
1st Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm
Immerse in the beauty of growing things at our farm in Half Moon Bay. Age-appropriate, hands-on jobs, from physical work in the soil to gentle, seated activities. No matter your age or ability, there is a meaningful way to contribute. Ends with lunch together.
Saturday, 6pm Dinner • 7pm Theater
Celebrate Janmashtami with Krishna’s Divine Play, a theatrical journey of Krishna's life through narration, music, dance, and child performers. Each story carries within it a deeper divine truth, awakening us to our higher reality.
Sundays, 10-11:30am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
1st Sundays, 12:30-1:30pm
Enjoy a guided tour of our intentional community in Mountain View, including some individual apartment homes, a temple, and the beautifully landscaped grounds. Whether you're curious about cooperative living, spiritual practice, or want to experience a place rooted in harmony and purpose, you're warmly invited.
Monday, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesdays in Sept, 7pm • Saiganesh
Explore this ancient map for the spiritual journey through weekly teachings, contemplative exercises, and gentle asana and pranayama. Whether you’re new to the Sutras or a longtime student, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of their application in our lives today.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Thursdays, 9/3-12/10 • 6-9pm (week 2 of 14)
One of our most popular offerings. Discover how meditation, pranayama (breathwork), yoga postures and yogic lifestyle practices can give you strength and confidence to navigate life’s challenges and find deeper meaning.
Saturday, 3pm banquet (free) • 4pm program
Celebrate Swami’s life-long example of discipleship in story and song, sharing gems that will help us, individually, deepen our commitment to our spiritual lives, whatever path we may follow. All are welcome.
Sundays, 10-11:30am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Sunday, 6:30-8pm • Shanti
This evening is a time set aside for deepening your practice of Kriya. Together, we will refresh our understanding, strengthen our techniques, and uplift our consciousness in the shared magnetism of group practice.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Wednesdays in Sept, 7pm • Saiganesh
Explore this ancient map for the spiritual journey through weekly teachings, contemplative exercises, and gentle asana and pranayama. Whether you’re new to the Sutras or a longtime student, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of their application in our lives today.
Thursdays, 9/3-12/10 • 6-9pm (last week new students may join)
One of our most popular offerings. Discover how meditation, pranayama (breathwork), yoga postures and yogic lifestyle practices can give you strength and confidence to navigate life’s challenges and find deeper meaning.
Sundays, 10-11:30am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Monday, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Wednesdays in Sept, 7pm • Saiganesh
Explore this ancient map for the spiritual journey through weekly teachings, contemplative exercises, and gentle asana and pranayama. Whether you’re new to the Sutras or a longtime student, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of their application in our lives today.
Saturday, 7:30-9pm (Meditation 5-7pm)
Honor the divine life and legacy of Lahiri Mahasaya, the yogi-householder and “avatar” who received a blessing from Babaji to make the technique of Kriya Yoga more widely available. An evening of stories and music.
Sunday, 10am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Last Sunday each month
Perhaps you or someone you know is facing an illness or a personal challenge—physical, mental, or spiritual. Join us in monthly for guided healing prayers. All are welcome.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Last Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Hear a little about Ananda’s offerings & roots in a casual setting and explore ideas about the spiritual life. All questions welcome. Tour the campus, classrooms, and temple.
Wednesdays in Sept, 7pm • Saiganesh
Explore this ancient map for the spiritual journey through weekly teachings, contemplative exercises, and gentle asana and pranayama. Whether you’re new to the Sutras or a longtime student, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of their application in our lives today.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
October
1st Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm
Immerse in the beauty of growing things at our farm in Half Moon Bay. Age-appropriate, hands-on jobs, from physical work in the soil to gentle, seated activities. No matter your age or ability, there is a meaningful way to contribute. Ends with lunch together.
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
1st Sundays, 12:30-1:30pm
Enjoy a guided tour of our intentional community in Mountain View, including some individual apartment homes, a temple, and the beautifully landscaped grounds. Whether you're curious about cooperative living, spiritual practice, or want to experience a place rooted in harmony and purpose, you're warmly invited.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesday evenings in October
Birth, death, and reincarnation seem to us fragmented realities. We have little memory of what came before, and no knowledge of what is to come. Reincarnation is the highway, karma is the roadmap, astral and physical birth and death are the vehicles in which we travel
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday, 10am-12:30pm
Learn to relax your body, quiet your mind, awaken intuition and experience greater joy and creativity in daily life. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen or start building a daily meditation habit.
Saturday, 7pm • Ananda Temple
A longtime disciple of Anandamoyee Ma, Acharya Mangalananda guides us deep into devotional chanting. We are honored to host him and his wonderful band of fellow-musicians nearly every year. Allow his chanting to draw you deep into communion with the Divine.
Sundays, 10-11:30am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Sunday, 6:30-8pm • Shanti
This evening is a time set aside for deepening your practice of Kriya. Together, we will refresh our understanding, strengthen our techniques, and uplift our consciousness in the shared magnetism of group practice.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Wednesday evenings in October
Birth, death, and reincarnation seem to us fragmented realities. We have little memory of what came before, and no knowledge of what is to come. Reincarnation is the highway, karma is the roadmap, astral and physical birth and death are the vehicles in which we travel
Saturday, 12:30-3pm • Ananda Community Courtyard
Celebrate the bounty of fall with a beautiful meal prepared by Ananda Valley Farm, and served out in the community courtyard. All food is lovingly prepared with fresh produce from the farm.
Sundays, 10-11:30am
Sunday morning services at Ananda are joyful, music-filled, and thoughtful. There is often laughter, and sometimes heartfelt tears. Explore thoughtful answers to questions we all have about the meaning and purpose of our lives. Readings from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita each Sunday.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesday evenings in October
Birth, death, and reincarnation seem to us fragmented realities. We have little memory of what came before, and no knowledge of what is to come. Reincarnation is the highway, karma is the roadmap, astral and physical birth and death are the vehicles in which we travel
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday, 7pm • Chela Bhavan, Community
Hear some rarely heard songs, and some rarely heard singers, in this relaxed, informal evening concert. Soloists who are just spreading their wings will perform, as well as more experienced singers. Vocal music of Swami Kriyananda.
Last Sunday each month
Perhaps you or someone you know is facing an illness or a personal challenge—physical, mental, or spiritual. Join us in monthly for guided healing prayers. All are welcome.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Last Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Hear a little about Ananda’s offerings & roots in a casual setting and explore ideas about the spiritual life. All questions welcome. Tour the campus, classrooms, and temple.
Wednesday evenings in October
Birth, death, and reincarnation seem to us fragmented realities. We have little memory of what came before, and no knowledge of what is to come. Reincarnation is the highway, karma is the roadmap, astral and physical birth and death are the vehicles in which we travel
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday, 8:00-11:30 am
Join us from wherever you are in the world for a two-hour Q&A with Nayaswami Shanti
November
1st Sundays, 12:30-1:30pm
Enjoy a guided tour of our intentional community in Mountain View, including some individual apartment homes, a temple, and the beautifully landscaped grounds. Whether you're curious about cooperative living, spiritual practice, or want to experience a place rooted in harmony and purpose, you're warmly invited.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Wednesdays, November 4-18, 7pm
Join us for delightful storytelling, poetry, music and dance as we visit the lives of these two great saints who lived in the late 1100s
Friday, 7pm • Ananda Community
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with an evening of kirtan, meditation, and devotion. Diwali reminds us that the light of our soul shines beyond all darkness, and that through love, faith, and inner awakening, we can rediscover the Divine presence within.
Together, we will share an evening of celebration and festivity, honoring the victory of light over darkness, wisdom over ignorance, and joy over fear.
1st Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm
Immerse in the beauty of growing things at our farm in Half Moon Bay. Age-appropriate, hands-on jobs, from physical work in the soil to gentle, seated activities. No matter your age or ability, there is a meaningful way to contribute. Ends with lunch together.
Sunday, 6:30-8pm • Shanti
This evening is a time set aside for deepening your practice of Kriya. Together, we will refresh our understanding, strengthen our techniques, and uplift our consciousness in the shared magnetism of group practice.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday 10-2 • Shanti & friends
Jesus teaches “Blessed are the meek“ and “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” What is the deeper meaning of the Beatitudes? Explore, sing, and meditate on each Beatitude during this Saturday retreat.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/ Yoga postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday, 7-9am • by invitation
For those initiated in Kriya Yoga through Ananda, this is a day to set the world aside and dwell in the divine presence—from the first stillness of morning to the blessings of evening.
Sacred ceremony, by invitation only • Asha & Shanti
Each year, those blessed to have received the sacred technique of Kriya Yoga are invited to reaffirm their vows in a ceremony of deep beauty and grace. We also welcome those who, after a year of dedicated preparation, will be receiving Kriya for the first time.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
Last Sunday each month
Perhaps you or someone you know is facing an illness or a personal challenge—physical, mental, or spiritual. Join us in monthly for guided healing prayers. All are welcome.
Mondays, 7pm
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation. For those who have already been initiated into the practice of Kriya Yoga through Ananda.
