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Honoring
Jesus Christ
 Bringing love and hope to spiritual seekers throughout the millenniums, Jesus Christ came to earth as an example of mankind's highest potential: Self-Realization. In these inspired offerings: A spiritual interpretation of the Lord's Prayer & Shepherd of Souls, we seek to share our thankfulness for His holy life.
The Cosmic Motion Pictu re
In this hall of life, we are all motion picture actors as well as movie fans. We entertain, inspire and instruct others with the show of our experiences; and we ourselves watch the ever-changing, interesting pictures of other lives.
Hope, Peace, Devotion – Music
 Listen to inspiring music from Ananda's new online radio station. Radio Ananda offers music, chants, instrumentals and talks – perfect for keeping an uplifting background presence.
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| Ananda Cincinnati Yoga Meditation Group
 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.
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offer bi-monthly Meditation Classes, bi-monthly Sunday Meditation
Services, a monthly group meditation, and weekly Hatha Yoga Classes
based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and his disciple,
Swami Kriyanana. To find out more, please use our contact
page.
Sunday
Meditation Group
Second
and Fourth Sundays 11:00 AM
Offered on a donation basis.
February
14th - Meditation, Affirmations, and Habits
February
28th - TBA
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, or you just want to meditate
with other devotees/seekers to help magnetize your practice. Open
format, join us at any time.
Where:
6243 Lisbon Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213
click
here for directions
Sunday
Meditation Services
First
and Third Sundays @ 11:30 AM
Offered on a donation basis.
February
7th - The Importance of Soul Receptivity
February 17th - Can Man See God?
Join
us for readings from Rays of the One Light, chanting, and
meditating as we inwardly offer ourselves to God. A great way
to deepen your devotion and magnetize your own practice.
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
Wednesday
Meditation Group
Every
Wednesday
5:45
- 7:15 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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| Ananda Hatha Yoga |
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 Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
Ananda's style of "hatha yoga" postures are a wonderful way to relax and strengthen body, mind and soul. Even during these traumatic times of stress and challenge, our source of fulfillment is silently awaiting discovery. These gentle and strengthening yoga postures can help in the process of growth and spiritual unfoldment, awakening within us a greater sense of health, confidence, joy and vitality.
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:
Monday Nights, Relaxing Yoga for Everyone, 7:30 to 8:45 pm
Thursday Mornings, Yoga for Everyone, 9:45 to 11:00 am
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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| Special Events |
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3rd
Annual
Christmas Meditation
December
20th, 11:45 AM
Cincinnati
Yoga School
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
Though the
weather outside might be frightful, we'll be inside for a wonderful,
meaningful service focusing on Christ and attuning with Christ
Consciousness. The service is followed by a good pot luck Satsang.
We'll have three 20 minute meditations interspersed with Christ-centered
chants, readings, and music; and some gentle movement to help
those not accustomed to sitting so long.
Please join us.
To
see the list of other events that already occured this year, go
to our
special
events
page.
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| Affirmations, Prayers & Quotes |
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 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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| Articles of Interest |
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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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| Ananda Course in Self-Realization |
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Lessons in Meditation
Those who are seeking a step-by-step "home study course" (book & audio) for learning meditation and establishing a spiritual practice (sadhana), will find an invaluable resource in the:
Ananda Course in Self-Realization
Part One: Lessons in Meditation
(This is the first of 4 steps on the path toward receiving Kriya Yoga as mentioned by Yogananda in Autobiography of a Yogi.)
! New: Purchase Online
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Raja Yoga
The Art and Science of Raja Yoga is the most comprehensive course on the philosophy and application of yoga and meditation offered today.
Ananda Course in Self-Realization
Part Two: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga
(This is the second of 4 steps on the path toward Kriya Yoga)
! New: Purchase Online
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Kriya Yoga
This course prepares the aspiring student for discipleship and initiation into Kriya Yoga, the highest technique of the path of Self-realization.
Ananda Course in Self-Realization
Part Three: The Path of Kriya Yoga
(This is the third & fourth steps on the path toward Kriya Yoga)
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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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