Ananda Sangha Chennai

Introduction to Kriya Yoga
2018-10-10 14:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-07 14:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-06 14:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
Introduction to Kriya Yoga: A one-day class that will change your life! This course is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. It also brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. Learn the hong-sau meditation technique as taught by Yoganandaji, and discover his Energization Exercises. (This course is required for Kriya initiation.)

Paramhansa Yogananda's Foundations of Kriya Yoga: Level 2
2018-10-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
Level 2 of our Path of Kriya core series: Gain a profound understanding of how to apply the original yoga teachings in all aspects of your life. Learn Yogananda’s approach to Patanjali’s Eightfold Path, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Self-Healing, Meditation, and more.
(This course is required for Kriya initiation.) Prerequisite: Level 1

Sunday Satsang with Jyotishji and Deviji
2018-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
Join us each Sunday for a spiritual celebration every week. Satsang includes chanting, meditation, readings from the writings of Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda including the Bhagavad Gita, and an inspirational talk drawn from the teaching of Paramhansa Yogananda. You can also join us before satsangs for a fire ceremony and meditation, 9:00 – 9:45 am.

Fire Ceremony & Meditation
2018-10-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
Each week before satsang, we begin a meditation with a fire ceremony, chanting the Gayatri and Mahamritanjaya mantras. We then chant and meditate for the remainder of the time ending with a reading from Living Wisely, Living Well, by Swami Kriyananda and healing prayers.

Kriyaban Meditation
2018-10-06 06:30 - 09:30 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
3-hour meditation for those who have been initiated into kriya yoga

Morning Group Sadhana
2018-10-05 06:30 - 08:30, 2018-10-03 06:30 - 08:30 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
Start your day in a supportive, centering, peaceful environment as you practice your meditation.
Feel uplifted meditating with fellow devotees
You can enter and exit anytime you like!
We start with energization exercises beginning 15 minutes before meditation starts followed by a reading, a prayer and chant. We end with healing prayers and a reading from Swami Kriyanandaji’s book, Living Wisely, Living Well.

3-Hour Meditation
2018-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
Attune your midweek inspiration! Dive deeply with us into meditation. Please feel free to arrive and depart whenever you like.

Centre Closed
2018-10-01 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India

Free Workshop: How to Know and Do God's Will
2018-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (2nd Floor), 20 East Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600004, India
Free Workshop at BVB, details coming soon

Preparation for Kriya Initiation
2018-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
The Path of Kriya Yoga, Level 4, Part 2
The basis of the practice of Kriya Yoga and specific techniques to prepare for Kriya initiation. Classes include the history of Kriya, the astral spine, and how to bring the benefits of Kriya into daily life.
Prerequisite: Level 4, Part 1.

Retreat Honoring Lahiri Mahasaya
2018-09-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India

3-Hour Meditation - Lahiri Mahasaya Mahasamadhi Day
2018-09-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India

Discipleship & Aum: Level 3 Part 2
2018-09-23 15:30 - 17:30, 2018-09-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
For those who have taken discipleship initiation: The guru-discipleship relationship; and the AUM technique, an advanced meditation technique to help prepare you for Kriya initiation. (This course is required for kriya initiation.)
Prerequisite: Level 3, Part 1

Kriyaban class
2018-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
On the Essence of the Bhagavat Gita

Preparation for Kriya Initiation
2018-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
The Path of Kriya Yoga, Level 4, Part 1
The basis of the practice of Kriya Yoga and specific techniques to prepare for Kriya initiation. Classes include the history of Kriya, the astral spine, and how to bring the benefits of Kriya into daily life.
Prerequisite: Level 3, Part 2.

Raja Yoga: Level 2
2018-09-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India

Discipleship & Aum: Level 3 Part 1
2018-09-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
The guru-discipleship relationship and the Ananda line of gurus; the opportunity to take discipleship initiation into this path; and the AUM technique, an advanced meditation technique to help prepare you for Kriya initiation. (This course is required for kriya initiation.)
Prerequisite: Level 2

Kriya Yoga Technique: Level 4, Part 3
2018-09-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
For students who have recently received kriya initiation

Learn to Meditate & Energise
2018-09-08 14:00 - 18:00, 2018-09-05 14:00 - 18:00, 2018-09-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2018-09-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India

"The Answer" - Life of Swami Kriyananda - release in Chennai
2018-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
The film is based on the true story of an American, James Donald Walters (played by Leonidas Gulaptis), later christened as Swami Kriyananda and his encounter with spiritual master Paramhansa Yogananda in California, which resulted in his devotion to the guru and his teachings.
“The film is a moving tale of a guru-shishya relationship. Picturised beautifully, it will surely resonate with the followers of Guru Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda,” Rajinikanth said in a statement.
“The Answer” is backed by Pia Singh of DLF, directed by Pavan Kaul and distributed by Panaroma Studios Distribution LLP.

Free Workshop: Change Your Destiny!
2018-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
This free workshop will be given by Ananda Sangha Chennai’s Spiritual directors Nayaswami Dharmarajan and Nayaswami Dharmini who have both been on the spiritual path living the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda for 25 years.
ENTRY FREE!
Sunday, 26th August
6:00-8:00pm
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 20 East Mada Street, Mylapore
2nd Floor

Learn to Meditate & Energise
2018-08-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
The Path of Kriya Yoga-Level 1: A one-day class that will change your life! This course is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. It also brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. Learn the hong-sau meditation technique as taught by Yoganandaji, and discover his Energization Exercises. (This course is required for Kriya initiation.)
