Ananda Sangha Chennai

Level 1: Learn to Meditate & Energize
2022-04-30 14:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-26 14:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-29 14:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-08 14:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Ananda Sangha Chennai, No. 9, East Road, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600035, India
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.)
Timing: 2:00-6:00 pm.

Swami Kriyanandaji's Moksha Kirtan & Meditation
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:00
In Honor of Swami Kriyanandaji’s Moksha day, 21 April 2013. Join us for chanting, meditation, music, & recordings!

Happy Tamil New Year!
2022-04-14 12:00 - 12:01
Wishing you & your loved ones a spiritually prosperous year to come! In Master’s & Swamiji’s love & joy, Nayaswamis Dharmarajan & Dharmini

Kriyaban Retreat
2022-03-19 14:00 - 18:00
A time of renewal & deep inner peace at the Ananda Chennai Temple with your fellow kriyabans. (for kriya initiates only)

Preparation for Kriya Initiation Level 4
2022-03-12 15:00 - 17:30
Prepare yourself for Initiation into Kriya Yoga Meditation as taught by Paramhansa Yoganandaji. We will enjoy group sadhanas and learn new techniques to take us deeper into our meditations.
(This course is required for kriya initiation)
Prerequisite: Level 3 Part 2 & Level 4 Prep

Kriyaban Class
2022-03-12 15:00 - 17:00
A special topic class for kriyabans. (For Kriya Initiates only)

Sri Yukteswar's Mahasamadhi Kirtan & Meditation
2022-03-09 19:30 - 21:00
Join us as we celebrate the life of Swami Sri Yukteswar, our Param Guru, and guru of Paramhansa Yoganandaji. Sri Yukteswarji’s wonderful quote lives with us daily: “Forget the past. The vanished lives of all men are dark with many shames. But everything in future will improve if you are making the right spiritual effort now.”

Level 3 Part 1: Discipleship & Aum
2022-03-06 18:30 - 20:30
This 4-Week course goes deeper into the guru-discipleship relationship and what it means on any path. You will also learn about the Ananda line of gurus and the path of Kriya Yoga Meditation. (This course is required for kriya initiation.)
(Prerequisite is Level 2 Part 1 & 2)

Shivaratri Kiran & Meditation! (Online)
2022-03-01 19:00 - 21:00
Chants, stories & meditation! Join us!

Discipleship & Aum: Level 3 Part 1
2022-02-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-01-02 18:30 - 20:30
This course goes deeper into the guru-discipleship relationship and what it means on any path. You will also learn about the Ananda line of gurus and the path of Kriya Yoga Meditation. (This course is required for kriya initiation.)
(Prerequisite is Level 2 Part 1 & 2)

Happy Republic Day
2022-01-26 12:00 - 12:01
Wishing you & your loved ones a very Happy Republic Day! In Master’s Love & Joy, Nayaswamis Dharmarajan & Dharmini

Preparation for Kriya Initiation Level 4
2022-01-15 15:00 - 17:00
Prepare yourself for Initiation into Kriya Yoga. We will enjoy group sadhanas and learn new techniques to take us deeper into our meditations.
(This course is required for kriya initiation)
Prerequisite: Level 3 Part 2

Happy Pongal!
2022-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
Happy Pongal Dear Friends! We pray that your life is filled with love, happiness, prosperity, health and God consciousness. Wishing you a wonderful Pongal Celebration. God bless you! In Master’s and Swamiji’s Love, Nayaswamis Dharmarajan & Dharmini

Yoganandaji's Birthday Retreat
2022-01-08 14:00 - 18:00
Retreat commemorating Paramhansa Yoganandaji’s Birthday!

Morning Group Sadhana for Kriyabans only
2022-01-08 07:30 - 09:15
Start your day in a supportive, centering, peaceful environment as you practice your meditation.
Feel uplifted meditating with fellow kriyabans.
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.

Level 2: Foundations of Kriya Yoga
2022-01-06 15:00 - 18:00
Gain a profound understanding of how to apply the original yoga teachings in all aspects of your life. Learn all 39 of Yogananda’s Energization exercises;Deepen your Hong-Sau meditation practice. Also learn Hatha Yoga and pranayamas. Learn deep yoga philosophies such as Patanjali’s Eightfold Path, Self-Healing, Chakras, Paths of Yoga, Energy and Magnetism, and more. (This course is required for kriya initiation.)
Prerequisite: Level 1

Yoganandaji's Birthday Kirtan & Meditation
2022-01-05 19:30 - 21:00
Join us as we celebrate Yoganandaji’s Birthday with a kirtan and meditation on the day of his birthday, 5 January.

Morning Group Sadhana In-Person & Online
2022-01-05 07:30 - 09:30
Contact us if you would like to join us online.
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.

Morning Group Sadhana Online only
2022-01-03 07:30 - 21:00
Contact us if you would like to join us online.
Start your day with a supportive, centering, peaceful meditation.
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.

Level 2: Foundations of Kriya Yoga
2022-01-02 15:00 - 18:00
Gain a profound understanding of how to apply the original yoga teachings in all aspects of your life. Learn all 39 of Yogananda’s Energization exercises;Deepen your Hong-Sau meditation practice. Also learn Hatha Yoga and pranayamas. Learn deep yoga philosophies such as Patanjali’s Eightfold Path, Self-Healing, Chakras, Paths of Yoga, Energy and Magnetism, and more. (This course is required for kriya initiation.) Prerequisite: Level 1
Learn more about Kriya Yoga Meditation training at Ananda Sangha Chennai.

Level 3 Part 2: Deepening your Discipleship & AUM
2022-01-02 15:00 - 17:30
In this 4-week course we will go deeper into the AUM Technique and how to practice it as well as focus on strengthening our discipleship, with topics including devotion to God, attunement with the guru, and how to go deeper in your meditations.
(This course is required for kriya initiation and is open to students who have completed Level 3 Part 1:Discipleship & AUM.)
Prerequisite: Level 3, Part 1

Sunday Satsang
2022-01-02 10:00 - 11:30
Come to our temple or visit www.facebook.com/AnandaSanghaChennai to watch. A wonderful way to spend time with like-minded people. Join us each Sunday with Nayaswamis Dharmarajan & Dharmini 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. Tea & snacks served after satsang!

Sunday Morning Meditation & Fire Ceremony
2022-01-02 09:00 - 10:00
We begin with a fire ceremony as we chant the Gayatri & Mahamritunjaya mantras. Then we enjoy a peaceful group meditation in the Ananda Chennai temple in preparation for an uplifting satsang that follows.

Kriyaban Class
2021-01-23 15:00 - 17:00
Class series for those who have Kriya Initiation

Spiritual Astrology
2021-01-20 19:30 - 21:30
