December
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
Thursdays, 7-8:15 pm • Yudhisthira
Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul. Each session will include pranayama (breathing exercises), guided meditation, and a dynamic asana practice to help release stress and anxiety. Ideal for all skill levels.
7pm • Ananda Temple
Join us for an evening of sacred chanting welcoming Christ into our hearts. It is a great way to tune into devotional spirit of the holy season.
2nd Saturday, 4-5pm
Children, like all of us, are hungry for meaning and understanding. Children, parents, and extended family are invited to this child-oriented celebration of Spirit — stories, prayer, play, and joyful celebration.
Sunday, 11:30 am
Beautiful handmade arts and crafts, and homemade foods for the holidays will be on display and on sale in the Yoga Center (right next to the Temple).
Monday evenings
Join fellow Kriyabans (practitioners of Kriya yoga) for a weekly group meditation to strengthen your aura and reaffirm your commitment to sadhana.
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Relax and rejuvenate with an evening of guided meditation. The evening will include an hour of “sadhana” practice - guided stretches/postures, chanting and meditation.
Saturday, 10am-6pm
This tradition was begun by Yogananda and has become the heart of Ananda’s Christmas season. It’s a profound opportunity for an inner experience of the Divine. Though it may seem intimidating, you may be surprised at how easily the soul welcomes long periods of deep quiet.
Sunday, 6pm • meet at Chela Bhavan, Ananda Community
Stroll the streets near the Ananda Community in Mountain View, singing to the neighbors who delight in this old-fashioned holiday tradition—a magical evening.
Tuesday, 5-7pm Meditation, 7:30 Celebration
The Ananda Christmas Eve offering is a deeply devotional evening. Let us join in a 2 hour special meditation to begin the celebrations on this sacred evening.
Tuesday, Meditation 5-7pm, Celebration 7:30pm
With music, storytelling, kings, and shepherds, celebrate the coming of Christ consciousness in this holy time of year. Everyone participates at the close in a beautiful devotional candlelight ceremony at the feet of the baby.
Wednesday, Family Service, 11am - 12pm • Banquet, 12:30pm
A cast of children and adults illustrates the story as Asha narrates, bringing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem magically to life. Many adults say this is one of their favorite events of the year.
Wednesday, 12:30pm, after Family Service
You and your family members or friends are warmly invited to enjoy a vegetarian banquet. A chance to connect with friends, new and old, along with some musical entertainment — fun-loving and inspiring.
7pm Service (5pm meditation, 6pm Vows ceremony)
This special evening program brings the year to a close, and renews our spirits for the coming year. Program includes three 30-minute meditations, interwoven with music, poetry, and recorded talks by Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda.