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Resources for your Meditation Practice

If you are new to meditation, or this form of meditation, then you are probably wondering how to get started. This page has been created especially for you, to introduce you to the life-changing techniques that will improve your health—mentally, emotionally and physically. Learn more about any of these resources by clicking on the pictures which will take you to Crystal Clarity Publications where you will find these titles and many, many more to help you on your journey. We also carry many of these items at our gift and book shop in the Ananda Center in Rancho Cordova.

How to Meditate
A step by step guide to the art and science of meditation.

By Jyotish Novak
This book presents a thorough yet concise step-by-step guide to the art and science of meditation. Complete with photos and illustrations.

 

 

Metaphysical MeditationsMetaphysical Meditations
Guided Visualizations Based on the Poetry of Paramhansa Yogananda
Read By J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda)

These thirteen guided meditations, based on the mystical poetry of Paramhansa Yogananda, are ideal for evoking deep, spiritual awareness. Set to a background of well-known and inspiring classical music, Metaphysical Meditations draws listeners inward to the calm, joyful, expansive states of awareness that accompany deep meditation.

Meditation for StartersMeditation for Starters Book with companion CD
By J. Donald Walters
This book is perfect for both beginning and long-time meditators alike, Meditation for Starters helps you to realize that all of life’s activities are enhanced if they are “started” with meditation.


Meditator The Daily Meditator, a free monthly email newsletter designed to help you to meditate more deeply.
Site visitors have a chance to learn a meditation technique and explore the explanatory material that address common problems experienced in meditation - like overcoming drowsiness, or how to focus more deeply.

 


Meditation retreat opportunities

The Expanding Light Retreat

Front of The Expanding Light RetreatNevada City, CA
(800) 346-5350

For more than 30 years, guests have found spiritual and personal renewal at Ananda’s internationally-known Expanding Light retreat, nestled amidst the beautiful Sierra foothills. It’s located far from the maddening crowd, less than two hours from Sacramento, near Nevada City, CA, The Expanding Light provides vegetarian meals, lovely accommodations, and a wide range of yoga and meditation classes.


The Ananda Meditation Retreat

Ananda Meditation Retreat Dinning RoomNevada City, CA
(530) 292-3024 or e-mail us at
reservations@meditationretreat.org

The Retreat is open to all people who wish to have a spiritually rewarding vacation experience.
Guests may apply to stay at our retreat 365 days a year. A variety of accommodations choices are available. We also offer an entire range of events and programs for those guests who want a comprehensive retreat experience. Our dining room offers three delicious vegetarian meals per day. We do recommend reserving your space well in advance for the programs we offer.
The Ananda Meditation Retreat includes dining facilities for guests; a fireplace lounge for reading; meditation temple; art studio & gallery; classroom; nature trails, and cozy lodges, cabins and cottages spread throughout 60 acres of beautiful wooded forests with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.


Ananda Assisi

Ananda Assisi Tenple of LightAssisi, Italy
011-390-742-813-620 (9 hours later than here)


Thousands of Europeans visit Ananda Assisi each year, along with the few lucky Americans who discover it. This rural retreat is very much like Ananda’s Expanding Light, located high on a rural ridge top with stunning views of the Umbrian hills near Assisi. Classes and wonderful meals are offered to guests daily. There are opportunities for personal retreat, and for pilgrimages to the many places made sacred by St. Francis and his followers.

 
 
 
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