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April
Anatomy of Yoga
Fridays, April 18, 25, May 2, 9 & 16, 7 - 8:30 pm, $75
This class will be taught by Maria at
My Yoga Room
8737 Elk Grove Blvd
(in the Williamson Center)
call (916) 714 – 7337 for more information
The goal of this two-part workshop is two-fold. To demystify the chakras by providing an in-depth look at the blueprint for our physical body, psyche and emotional being and to gain a practical working knowledge of these energy centers that greatly assist our growth on all levels.
May
How To Meditate
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 7:30 – 9 pm, $48
Meditation is the most direct means of experiencing our more spiritual nature. Greater concentration, creativity, peace and joy are the fruits of regular meditation. These simple, proven, effective techniques allow you to lift your mind to a place of peace, inspiration and joy. We will practice deep breathing, energization exercises, visualization and learn a time-tested meditation technique of concentration.
Sri Yukteswar’s Birthday Celebration
Friday, May 9, 6 – 9 pm, Please bring a flower for the offering at 7:30
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of our paramguru. We’ll share stories of this great avatar of wisdom. All are welcome.
Cycles of Time
Saturday, May 10, 1 – 4 pm, $30
Byasa Steinmetz presents the Yuga Cycle system of Sri Yukteswar, its impact on our understanding of the past, and its relevance to the present and immediate future.
These are some of the topics that Byasa will cover in this fascinating workshop:
- Seeing the cosmic influence at work in history
- A different perspective on progress in ancient and prehistoric times
- Did the ancients have advanced knowledge?
- Conflicts and changes at the close of the materialistic age of darkness
- Signs of the dawn of the new age of energy: Dwapara Yuga
- What to expect: Yogananda’s prophesies for the new age
Healing Prayer Circle
Sunday, May 11
Begins promptly
after Sunday Service and lasts about 1 hour
Come to pray for your special intentions benefiting from the united, focused energy using Paramhansa Yogananda's healing techniques. All are welcome.
Mother’s Day Lunch
Sunday, May 11, 12:30, Ananda Community, $10
Join us for a delicious vegetarian lunch.
Sign-up and prepayment required no later than May 4
Saturday, May 17, 9 am – 4 pm
A full day of yoga classes and opportunities for appointments with healers and massage therapists who are Ananda members. Plus workshops on How to Meditate, Music Imagery, Spirit-in-Nature Essences and Divine Will Healing. A delicious vegetarian salad-bar lunch will be served. Full, or half-day passes available. $75 (with advance purchase) $80 at the door, buys a full-day pass good for up to 3 classes or workshops, the equivalent of 1 hour of healing sessions, lunch and a gift. Half-day passes are $45 (with advance purchase) $50 at the door, includes up to 2 classes or workshops, 30 minutes of healing and a gift. Or pay individually, $10 per class or workshop, $12 for lunch and $1 per minute for healing sessions. Click here for more details
Kirtan with White Light Kirtan Band (Living Wisdom High School Students from Ananda Village)
Friday, May 23, 6 - 8:30 pm, donations welcome
Refreshments and sharing after the kirtan.
The White Light Kirtan Band is made up of High School students from Ananda Living Wisdom High School at Ananda Village. They will lead a kirtan/meditation from 6 to 8:30pm followed by a social time to meet with the students. The band has been playing together for over two years and has previously performed in Sacramento, Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco and Ananda Village. They were Krishnadas's special guests at one of his concerts last fall and will be traveling on to Palo Alto after their performance here to create a CD of their music. Local members of the band are Ken Macahilas and Evan Molina.
World Brotherhood Day Celebration
Saturday, May 31, 6:30 Italian Banquet, $25, 7:30 Program
A delicious Italian Banquet, prepared by Ananda Devotees will be followed by a delightful evening of entertainment in the beautiful Babaji Meditation Garden.
This event is one of our primary fundraisers to support Yogananda’s work here in Sacramento. People traditionally offer 1-day’s wages. Every gift of love is deeply appreciated.
June
Yamas & Niyamas
Fridays, June 6 & 13, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Alice will teach this class at
Rise Yoga Studio, In the Promenade Shopping Center, 7485 Rush River Drive, #705
Sacramento, CA 95831, 916-764-4388, $40 per class or $65 for both
The Yamas and Niyamas are the first two limbs of Patanjali's map to awakening consciousness, called Ashtanga Yoga or the 8-Limbed Path. They concern the behaviors and attitudes that exist to assist us in recognizing the fundamental truth of our own nature, which is essential to achieving liberation.
How to Meditate Workshop
Saturday, June 7, 9:30 pm – 1 pm, $30
Meditation is the most direct means of experiencing our more spiritual nature. Greater concentration, creativity, peace and joy are the fruits of regular meditation. These simple, proven, effective techniques allow you to lift your mind to a place of peace, inspiration and joy. We will practice deep breathing, energization exercises, visualization and learn a time-tested meditation technique of concentration.
Yoga for the Heart
Saturday, June 14, 2 – 4:30 pm, $30
Our practice of Ananda Yoga will focus on the heart and its inherent qualities of goodness, expansion and unconditional love. Our movements and meditations will be geared toward cultivating devotion and surrendering to our highest potential. This very inspiring approach affects healing, upliftment and acceptance of all that is.
Swami Kriyananda Birthday Celebration
June 20 – 22, at Expanding Light
Visit www.expandinglight.org to make reservations or for more details
Join the greater Ananda community for a weekend of celebration! We are looking forward to Swami Kriyananda’s visit from his home in India. Details of the weekend are still to be decided, but it will be filled with abundant joy, beautiful music, and divine inspiration.
Fun Raiser Auction
Saturday, June 28, 6:45-9 pm, $12.50 (with advance purchase) $15 at the door
A great opportunity to meet new folks, support the Instruments of Master’s Light campaign, spend money and get great deals. Included are:
Live auction
Silent auction
Raffle (with auction ticket)
Yoga for the Chakras
Saturday, July 26, 2 – 4:30 pm, $30
The chakras, the subtle centers in the deep spine, hold the key to our spiritual growth. This morning of yoga postures will be specifically designed to awaken and stimulate the energy in the chakras, allowing it to flow freely and lift our consciousness to the higher realms of our being.
Practicing the Essence of the Bhagavad Gita
Saturday, August 9, 2 – 4:30 pm, $30
The Essence of the Gita comes to life through Ananda yoga. Select postures will address themes from the Bhagavad Gita such as developing will power, tuning into higher guidance, heightening receptivity, right action, and the soul is eternal. Yoga is indeed a great teacher!
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