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 calling the Center office
at 916-361-0891. Or even nicer, stop by and say hello in
person. You can purchase all of these items at our gift and book
shop
in the Ananda Center in
Rancho Cordova.
 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 or Video
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.
Video: Color 79 minutes
In this video, you will learn the art and science of meditation
from world-renowned expert, J. Donald Walters. You’ll learn
how to access superconscious states, how meditation differs from
concentration and prayer, and how to release little worries that
preoccupy one’s mind.
 A Course in Meditation
By J. Donald Walters
Video: color, 223 minutes Format: VHS
This two-video set offers a complete overview of meditation, divided
into eight classes, each about 20 minutes long. Topics include:
What is Meditation?; Beginning Your Meditation Practice; The Eight
Aspects of God and How to Attune Yourself to Them; Chanting and
more.
 Meditation: What it Is-How to Do It
By Kriyananda
Audio: 1 cassette (60 minutes)
Learn how to meditate, and how to achieve deep states of inner
peace. Included are many short, guided meditations to help your
meditation
practice.
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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