All Classes & Events
SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, Half Moon Bay • 4pm
Celebrate the bounty of summer at Ananda Valley Farm with a gourmet Farm-to-Table banquet, lovingly prepared and served. A beautiful time to celebrate the farm and friendships, old and new.
Saturday, 7pm in the Temple
Enjoy a Saturday evening of rarely heard solos and audience favorites from the music of Swami Kriyananda. Experience the joy and beauty of this music in a relaxed, informal concert.
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, 5-7pm Meditation • 7:30pm 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
Friday, 7pm
Enjoy a relaxed summer evening featuring three short Shakespeare vignettes, paired with songs Swamiji composed in connection with these scenes. A touch of Shakespearean drama and comedy on a summer eve.
Saturday, Half Moon Bay • 4pm
Celebrate the bounty of summer at Ananda Valley Farm with a gourmet Farm-to-Table banquet, lovingly prepared and served. A beautiful time to celebrate the farm and friendships, old and new.
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 week.
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 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.
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 • David G
True inner guidance is calm, centered knowing. But sometimes fears and conflicting desires obscure the truth. Learn to still your mind and open your heart to guidance, and test its validity in your life.
Saturday, 7pm in the Temple
Enjoy a Saturday evening of rarely heard solos and audience favorites from the music of Swami Kriyananda. Experience the joy and beauty of this music in a relaxed, informal concert.
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, 5-7pm Meditation • 7:30pm 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.
