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 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 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.
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
 Nevada
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
 Nevada 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
 Assisi,
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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