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Release Stress, Improve your Health and
Increase Your Energy . . .

. . . with the Ananda Home-study Course
in Meditation and Yoga.

Would you like to always be calm and joyful within yourself, even in the midst of all life's challenges? Are you ready to find lasting happiness and peace of mind? Do you wonder about the true purpose of your life? Or, how to achieve lasting success in your work, relationships, family, and finances?

The Ananda Course in Self-Realization will answer these questions and more.

Drawing from the timeless traditions of both East and West, the Ananda Home-Study Course is a complete, practical training program in yoga, meditation, and the fundamentals of the spiritual path. The course is designed for truth seekers of any age, faith, or background. The teachings are universal, and the techniques practical and effective wherever you are, whatever you do, and at whatever your stage in life.

Part One: Lessons in Meditation

John (Jyotish) Novak, a longtime student of Swami Kriyananda, explains the fundamentals of meditation taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. Each lesson presents principles, techniques, routines, and "do this today" suggestions. With compassion and humor, Jyotish addresses questions on getting started, relaxation, interiorization, focusing, expansion, energy control and integration into daily life. Yogananda's Energization Exercises for promoting grater strength, health and vitality are explained as well. Clear, easy-to-follow and inspiring, these lessons will teach you how to meditate and support your spiritual life, whatever path you may follow. Two accompanying audio tapes guide you through beginning meditations, the hong-sau technique, relaxation and energization exercises. $24.95

Part Two: The Art and Science of Yoga: 14 Steps to Higher Awareness

This 14-week home study course by J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda) consisting of four audio tapes and 600 pages of written lessons--presents an in-depth study of the timeless teachings of yoga and how to apply them to all aspects of your daily life. Each lesson contains instructions on Philosophy of Yoga, Yoga Postures, Breathing, Routine, Healing Principles and Techniques, Diet, and further instruction in Meditation. $79.95

Personal Support

In addition to the written and audio materials, you'll receive personal support from people who have been practicing meditation and applying these teachings daily for many years.

Readers Report

"I must say the results are more than I expected. My friends say I'm glowing. I seem to have almost limitless energy."
—P.O., Dundee, FL

"The lessons themselves are so rich that I learn something new every time I read them."
K.M., Ojai, CA

"A very helpful, informative, and supportive course. In fact, supportive is the best word to describe it. I called several times with questions, and someone was always there to help me."
T.B., Pebble Beach, CA

The Ananda Course in Self-Realization is available from our Ananda Book and Gift Shop or order from Ananda's bookstore, East West Bookshop

How to contact us

For classes/seminars/workshops call 650/323-3363 or send e-mail to