Universal Science & Art of Kriya Yoga
Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda

Ananda was founded in California 40 years ago by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda of 60 years. Yogananda, the first yoga master to take up permanent residence in the west, came to America in the 1920's to highlight the common thread in the underlying essence of all spiritual paths. The path of Kriya yoga stresses the necessity of devotion and love for God in combination with scientific techniques of meditation in order to realize our highest Self - to realize that indeed "The Kingdom of God is within".

If you are looking for more peace, more joy, and more love in your life, please look around our site and consider visiting with us at one of our events, listed below.

Meditation Classes
Second and Fourth Sundays 11:00 AM
June 28th

Want to bring more peace, joy, and love into your life with meditation? Whether you're looking to find out how to get started, or want to further develop your practice, these classes are for you. Open format, join us at any time. Offered on a donation basis.

Where:
6243 Lisbon Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213
click here for directions


Sunday Meditation Services
First and Third Sundays @ 11:30 AM
June 7th, June 21st

Join us for readings, chanting, and meditating as we inwardly offer ourselves to God. Offered on a donation basis.

Where
We are very happy to be able to use space at Cincinnati Yoga Studio in Pleasant Ridge on a donation basis
6125 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45213
For directions, click here


First Tuesday Meditation Group
7:00 - 8:30 pm
702 Greenup St. #223
Covington, KY 41011

Email or call for more information:
Betsy Edwards
boisterousbee@yahoo.com | 859 261-2724

Ananda Cincinnati events are based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, sometimes spelled Paramahansa Yogananda, and his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda.

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College Hill Yoga Classes:
Saturdays, 10:20 - 11:30 am
College Hill Recreation Center
5545 Belmont Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
513 591-3555 - collegehill@cincyrec.org - www.cincyrec.org/
Contact Linda Healey by email, or phone 513 236-5187 for more information.

Mt. Washington Yoga Classes:
Thursday Mornings, Yoga for Everyone, 9:45 to 11:00 am
Thursday Evenings, Relaxing Yoga for Everyone, 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Mt. Washington Recreation Center
1715 Beacon St.
Cincinnati, OH 45230
513 232-4762 - mtwashington@cincyrec.org - www.cincyrec.org/
Contact Linda Healey by email, or phone 513 236-5187 for more information.

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All Ohio Ananda Campout
Original Date was cancelled due to rain forecast

We are planning to re-schedule for August 7-9th. Please check back to confirm this date, or...

Check with Doug Smith in Columbus at doug1smith@yahoo.com, or call him at 614-439-2397 (after 5PM and on weekends). He is the coordinator for this event and the one taking RSVP's. Please register early as there is limited space.

Join us for a weekend of spiritual fellowship in the great outdoors. Held in eastern Ohio on a large property owned by members of Ananda Columbus, it's a great way to enjoy a few days in nature in the company of other spiritual aspirants. There's hiking, energization, chanting, meditation, just hanging out in nature, and the possibility of some lake swimming (one year a local parade was even taken in).

There is no cost, although we do ask that you participate in bringing food for meals, preparing meals, and/or doing dishes so the work is spread evenly with all participants. If you don't have your own tent, there are some to share/borrow, as well as an extra room in the small house that's there.


Midwest Kriya Yoga Retreat
October 8th - 11th, 2009
Bergamo Center, Dayton, OH

Cost: $250 (includes all workshops, lodging and meals for three nights)

Click here for registration info

Join us for a wonderful weekend of fellowship and immersing ourselves in meditation. For both current Kriyabans and those who would be taking their first initiation on this weekend. Keep checking back for registration info and other details that will be available as soon as possible.


Ananda Living with Spirit Program
June 28 - July 12, 2009
Ananda Village, Nevada City, CA

For adults ages 18-30.
http://ananda.org/livingwithspirit

The program will be lead by Ananta and Maria McSweeney, as well as everyone at the newly formed Living With Spirit Ashram. This should prove to be an amazing summer with the rejuvenation of the Ananda Farm and the beginning of our youth Ashram. Come share this spiritual blessing with other young adults who are seeking deeper meaning in their lives, and a true connection with the Divine.

If you would like more information please email Rose Atwell at roseatwell@gmail.com or call 530-478-7584.

Testimonial from last year's program:

"I went last year, and it was like I had come home. It was so wonderful to be around so many people who thought similarly to me and they were all around my age. And being 26, I thought I would be one of the oldest, but most of the people there were a about that age. It was a life-transforming experience and I am filled with love and gratitude when I think of the experience I had. It truly got me out of my element, leaving my ego behind, to serve and to live simply by camping. I loved waking up to do the energization exercises and yoga on the hill, followed by meditating as the sun was rising, then holding that space with a silent breakfast. The group we had was wonderful as I always felt accepted to be myself. I unexpectedly had the pleasure of meeting Swami as his birthday celebration happened to be going on at the time we were there.

One of my most memorable experiences was on our camping trip. We hiked up to an old lookout tower. After about 5 or 10 minutes of being up there, we all could feel the "magic" of the space. I had the thought that I'd like to sit down to meditate and let the wonder of the place sink in and I looked around to find that everyone was already sitting down and meditating. It was great to be around people on the same frequency!"

- Lucy from Cincinnati

To see the list of other events that already occured this year, go to our
special events page.

Divine Mother: "The Living Kali"
"Mother with lotus feet!" he cried. "Mother with hair spread like rays in blessing over creation, sweeping to nothingness men's sorrows! Mother with light of laughter dancing in Your eyes! Mother, whose smiles twinkle in a myriad stars! Your child is calling You; Your little child longs for Your love. O Mother Divine, come to me! Tear asunder this veil of darkness which hides you from me!"   >>
— Stories of Mukunda, Copyright 1976 J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda)
— Ananda Free Online Inspiration

Devotion
In the quest for God, the unfolding of the heart's natural love, in the form of deep devotion, is the prime requisite for success. Without devotion, not a single step can be taken towards Him. Devotion is no sentiment: It is the deep longing to commune with, and know, the only Reality there is.   >>
— Affirmations for Self-Healing, Copyright J. Donald Walters
— Ananda Free Online Inspiration

Ways in Which God Can Be Worshiped
"The Infinite is the Mother behind all human mothers, the true Father behind all human fathers. He is the ever-loyal Friend behind all earthly friends. He is the eternal Beloved behind all human loves. He is all things to all men, because, you see, the Lord is everything."   >>
— The Essence of Self-Realization, by Paramhansa Yogananda
— Ananda Free Online Inspiration

The Blissful Devotee and His Cosmic Romance
Beyond reach of doubt, I was convinced that Master Mahasaya was in intimate converse with the Universal Mother. It was deep humiliation to realize that my eyes were blind to Her who even at this moment was perceptible to the faultless gaze of the saint. Shamelessly gripping his feet, deaf to his gentle remonstrances, I besought him again and again for his intervening grace..   >>
— Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946 First Edition by Paramhansa Yogananda
— Ananda Free Online Inspiration

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Our Dream-World
   Part 1: Dreams of God by Paramhansa Yogananda
   Part 2: The Cosmic Dream-Idol by Paramhansa Yogananda
   Part 3: Conquering Fear of Death by Paramhansa Yogananda
Meditation, Spiritual Practices, Expanded Awareness
   The Need for Yoga by Paramhansa Yogananda, edited by Swami Kriyananda
   Why Meditate? by Swami Kriyananda
   The Importance of Meditation by Swami Kriyananda
   Samadhi by Paramhansa Yogananda
Divine Will Healing
   How to Channel the Divine Light by Swami Kriyananda
   Healing Prayer Requests Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry
   Divine Will Healing A new book from the Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry

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Books, CDs, DVDs & Magazines
   Crystal Clarity Publishers View and purchase all books & resources from Ananda
   Autobiography of a Yogi (1946 first edition) by Paramhansa Yogananda
   The Path by Swami Kriyananda (direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda)
   Free Online Inspiration from the Ananda web site
   Clarity Magazine from the Ananda web site
   Ananda Sangha Worldwide Newsletter from the Ananda web site
Meditation Support
   The Gift of Inner Peace a beautiful multimedia presentation
   Meditation Support for your meditation practice
   Learn to Meditate a simple meditation technique
   The Daily Meditator a newsletter for your meditation practices
Streaming Video
   Free Streaming Video & Audio from Ananda Village
   Sunday Service at Ananda Village
   Swami Kriyananda "A Way to Awakening" Video Series
   Paramhansa Yogananda view rare Streaming Video of Yogananda

Ananda was founded by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda.

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