What we’re about
Ananda is a non-denominational center for meditation, spiritual growth and community. All are welcome.
Meditation is a technique for personal growth that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world with repeatable results. It 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. While its highest and original purpose is to help us awaken our inner, spiritual nature, the benefits to body and mind are well established by medical research and include:
• Reducing tension and stress at will:
• Feel happier, more relaxed, and at peace within
• Improve health, mental clarity, and vitality
• Develop a more intuitive, heart-centered way of life
• Discover and explore your inner spiritual nature
There is no aspect of your life that cannot be improved by meditation, whether it be in business, relationships, health, or developing any personal quality, such as willpower. The highest purpose of meditation, however, is to discover your Highest Self.
Ananda was founded in 1969 by Yogananda’s direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Ananda is a global movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality. Ananda provides meditation support, spiritual community, and support in the path of self-realization.
“Self-realization means realizing your true Self as the great ocean of Spirit, by breaking the delusion that you are this little ego, this little human body and personality. . . .” -Paramhansa Yogananda
For more information call (805) 372-1691
Visit our center at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #124
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Stories of Yogananda: An Evening of Spiritual InspirationAnanda Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA
Join us for an evening of spiritual inspiration as Alex shares three uplifting stories about Yogananda’s life and teachings. As you listen, you’ll be reminded of the profound wisdom this great Master of Self-realization brought to the world, and how His teachings can guide us toward discovering our own highest potential.
Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi, first published in 1946, helped launch a spiritual revolution in the West. Translated into more than fifty languages, it remains a best-selling spiritual classic to this day and is on the list of “Top 100 Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century.”
Enjoy tea, light snacks, and great company!
Ananda is a worldwide, nonprofit, nondenominational center for meditation, spiritual growth, and community based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. All are welcomed.
Event details HERE.
- Morning Meditations: Tuesdays and ThursdaysAnanda Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA
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.
Ongoing: Tuesday & Thursday mornings 6:15am-7:15am in person at Ananda Thousand Oaks.
Before rushing off to begin your day, enjoy the calmness of deep inner silence, and re-connect with your true reality - the Souls ever-existing peace. All are welcome.
See also: Weekly Wednesday evening meditations open to all HERE.
Ananda is a nonprofit, nondenominational center for meditation, spirituality, and community. All are welcomed. (805) 372-1691
This event is donation based.
Visit HERE for details. - Weekly Wednesday Evening Meditations: All Are WelcomedAnanda Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA
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.
No experience necessary.
Ananda is a worldwide, nonprofit, nondenominational center for meditation spiritual growth, and community based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Members of all faiths are part of Ananda. All are welcomed.
Details here.
