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, 4pm-6pm • Temple

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.

Sunday, 12:15pm concert • light lunch provided beforehand

Let the joyous sounds of the holiday warm your spirit, bring a smile to your heart, and prepare us for the sacred season of Christ’s birth. Choir, small groups and soloists will perform a beautiful selection of Christmas favorites, including traditional carols, classical gems, and music by Swami Kriyananda.

Usually 1st Sundays, 12:30pm - no tour this month

Take a guided tour of Ananda Community in Mountain View, a spiritual community active since 1989. Visit some individual apartment homes, a temple, and the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. All welcome.

Monday, 6:45pm

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, noon-3pm

We welcome friends and neighbors for a special Open House. December brings fewer demands on our growing and harvesting team, and we look forward to this relaxed time together. Tour the gardens, buildings, and grounds, and enjoy all the many improvements since last year.

2nd Saturdays, 4-5pm

Children, like all of us, are hungry for meaning and understanding. Children, parents, and extended family are invited to this child-oriented celebration of Spirit — stories, prayer, play, and joyful celebration.

Sunday, 11:30 am (after Sunday service)

Beautiful handmade arts and crafts, and homemade foods for the holidays are on display and for sale in the Yoga Center (right next to the Temple).

Monday, 6:45-9pm

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.

7pm • Ananda Temple

Chanting is a joyful way to open the heart, uplift the spirit, and create a sense of connection—both inwardly and with one another. Simple and easy to follow, the chants help bring us into the spirit of the season. Periods of chanting are interspersed with silent meditation.

Saturday, 10am-6pm

This tradition was begun by Yogananda and has become the heart of Ananda’s Christmas season. It’s a profound opportunity for an inner experience of the Divine. Though it may seem intimidating, you may be surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods of deep quiet.

Sunday, 6pm • meet at Chela Bhavan, Ananda Community

Stroll the streets near the Ananda Community in Mountain View, singing to the neighbors who delight in this old-fashioned holiday tradition—a magical evening.

Monday, 6:45pm

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, 5-7pm • Evening program, 7:30pm

Meditate with others this holy evening, welcoming the birth of Christ consciousness into the world, and into ourselves. This period of silent meditation is followed by a short break at 7pm. The evening service begins at 7:30pm.

Wednesday, 7:30pm

With music, storytelling, kings, and shepherds, celebrate the coming of Christ consciousness in this holy time of year. Everyone participates at the close in a beautiful devotional candlelight ceremony at the feet of the baby.

Wednesday, Family Service, 11am - 12pm • Banquet, 12:30pm

A cast of children and adults illustrates the story as Asha narrates, bringing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem magically to life. Many adults say this is one of their favorite events of the year.

Thursday, 12:30pm, after Family Service
You, family members, and friends are warmly invited to enjoy a vegetarian banquet. A chance to connect with friends, new and old, along with some musical entertainment — fun-loving and inspiring.

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.

New Years Eve meditation, 5-7pm

Join us for a special 2 hour meditation to welcome the new year. For those interested in taking renunciate vows in the Nayaswami order, the ceremony will be held at 6pm.

Wednesday, 7:30pm

Bring in the New Year with a renewed heart. This special evening weaves together music, meditation, and moments of reflection, creating a space to let go of the old and welcome the new with fresh energy.

1st Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm

Join us for a joyful workday at the Ananda Valley Farm in Half Moon Bay, Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a beautiful day in nature with friends, old and new. Age-appropriate tasks — all are welcome!

1st Sundays, 12:30-1:30pm

Would you like to tour a spiritual community? Enjoy a guided tour of Ananda Community in Mountain View, including some individual apartment homes, a temple, and the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. Whether you're curious about cooperative living, spiritual practice, or simply want to experience a place rooted in harmony and purpose, you're warmly invited.

5pm Meditation; 7:30pm Program

The anniversaries of a teacher’s birth and passing are especially powerful times to feel their inspiration and guidance. Celebrate Yogananda’s birthday with music, chanting, meditation, and a talk about his life and universal teachings. All are invited to take part in a simple offering at the altar.

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.

2nd Saturdays, 4-5pm

Children, like all of us, are hungry for meaning and understanding. Children, parents, and extended family are invited to this child-oriented celebration of Spirit — stories, prayer, play, and joyful celebration.

Monday, 6:45pm

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.

Monday, 6:45pm

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.

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.

Monday, 6:45pm

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.