Spa and Ayurveda in India

Meditaion in Ananda

A non-sectarian approach to spirituality

Hari Parbat Fort: To the west of Dal Lake and on top of Sharika hill is the fort,which was built during reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Most of the present construction dates from 18th century. It is now occupied by Army. To enter the fort,permission from the Archaeological Department in Lal Mandi is required. On the western slope of the hill is a Parvati temple and on the southern face is the muslim shrine of Khwaja Makhdoom Sahib and the mosque of the scholar Akhund Mullah Shah

Friday Night Meditations
Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Selected Fridays offer Kirtans (Chanting).

Engaged in conflict and challenging times, each one of us longs to do something to help. Great saints of all religions have said that real change on earth comes with a change in consciousness. As individuals, we can make a difference by uplifting our own consciousness then sending out the vibrations of wisdom, peace, and Divine Will using specific prayer techniques given by Paramhansa Yogananda. Join us at 6pm with chanting and meditation. (Yogananda said, "chanting is half the battle" on the spiritual path). Stay and let the vibrations of peace expand within and all around you. We'll meditate till 9 pm with chanting at 7 pm and 8 pm so you can quietly come or leave if you wish.

Group Meditations at the Community Temple
Weekdays, come at 5am or 6am to 7am
Chanting at 6am so you can quietly come or leave if you wish.

Eight-hour Easter Meditation
Saturday, April 15th, 8am - 4pm,
Yoga and energization at 7am

For many, the most powerful meditation of the year. Chanting, tapes and special blessings can carry you longer and deeper into dynamic inner peace and joy! Come for all or part of the day. Suggestions and Etiquette for the Eight Hour Meditation

Kriya Yoga Meditation
The technique of Kriya Yoga meditation is given by initiation after one has established a regular practice of meditation, is utilizing the techniques of energization, Hong Sau and Aum Technique (see below), and has taken discipleship. Paramhansa Yogananda spoke of the Kriya technique as the “Jet airplane route” to realization. Its power to accelerate the individual’s spiritual life is made possible by a refinement of the nervous system as the result of regular and deep meditation and by the Grace of the Guru. The results are deeply fulfilling. While there are specific classes one needs to take, the actual period of preparation does in fact vary with the individual according to their needs and an inner acknowledgement of readiness in their hearts. To the best of our ability we try to facilitate this process by providing on going classes, satsangs, and meditations in support of one’s practices. If you are hearing of Kriya for the first time you will enjoy Paramhansa Yogananda’s overview of this practice in his book “Autobiography of a Yogi” as well as the chapter by the same name in Swami Kriyananda’s book “The Path”.