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 Meditation is the foundation of Kriya Yoga practices. It is the way for each of us to have the actual experience of the Divine presence within. The benefits of regular meditation are many.
It helps us experience profound inner peace and calmness, increased mental clarity and focus, and inner joy. It relieves stress and helps us cope in this hectic, busy world in addition to increasing spiritual awareness. Whether you are seeking to learn meditation for the first time or looking for a group to meditate with, Ananda has something for you. Ananda Dallas offers meditation classes if you are new to meditation as well as regular group meditations if you already know a meditation technique. All are welcome
Meditation Classes
Beginning Meditation (Learn to Meditate Series)
Four-class series takes you step-by-step through the basics of meditation - sitting comfortably, calming the mind and learning how to access your own inner peace, calmness and strength. For more benefits of meditation click here. |
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Mondays, July 8th - 22nd (3 week series)
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $65 |
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Wednesdays, August 7th - 28th (4 week series)
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $ 85 |
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How to Meditate Intensive
Unable to do a 4-week learn to meditate series? In need of a refresher? Then the 1-day intensive may be right for you. You will receive all the information and tools you need to support your inner journey.
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Saturday, Sept 14
9:00 - 11:00 am
Cost $40
If you register for the 8-week Raja Yoga series, Thursdays, October 3rd - November 21st, this workshop is free
Pre-registration will be required |
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Raja Yoga
Thursdays, October 3rd - November 21st
6:00 - 9:00 PM
This 8-week course is Ananda's most comprehensive study of yoga principles. Each class will include the practice of the Energization Exercises and gentle Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness. You will also learn new pranayams and techniques for meditation, as well as study many new aspects of yoga philosophy: chakras, history & paths of yoga, Patanjali's eight-fold path, energy, guru-disciple relationship, yamas & niyamas and much more.
Pre-requisite: Beginning Meditation
Course fee: $180 + $25 for the textbook
More Information. . .
Group Meditations
Sunday Morning Meditation & Purification Ceremony
9:00 – 10:00 am - All are welcome (No charge)
The 9:00 AM service includes a brief chant, silent meditation time and an opportunity to offer/burn/release an intention to God using a burning bowl on the altar.
Free Every Tuesday
7:30-8:30 pm (optional longer meditation until 9PM)
Each evening will begin with 10 - 15 min of simple, energizing movements that help meditations to be more dynamic.
After the opening prayer, there will be 5-10 min of chanting, followed by silent meditation. If requested, the leader is happy to lead the group into meditation.
Kriya Meditation
(for Kriyabans only)
Saturday September 28th
9:00 - 11:00 am
Special Kriyaban Meditations are offered to strengthen your practice of Kriya Yoga Meditation. Hope you'll reserve the time to join with other Kriyabans on this Saturday morning. We will begin with Energization, promptly at 9:00 am, and after brief chanting be allowed to go into our own meditation routine of 1 1/2 hours.
Attunement to the Masters Discipleship
Fridays, June 14 & 21 (2 week series)
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $40 (Includes text book $14.95) or $25 if you already own the text book
This 2-week course is for those who feel the calling to this particular ray of Self-realization offered through Ananda. We explore the Guru-Disciple relationship: what is a guru and what does it mean to become a disciple; do we need a guru; attunement; the guru as a Divine Friend. A Discipleship Ceremony is offered upon completion for those who feel inspired.The Aum Technique of meditation is then offered to those who have already studied Beginning Meditation & would like to continue preparing for Kriya initiation
Before Kriya Initiation, aspirants must learn to meditate through Ananda's beginning meditation classes and attend an 8-week Raja Yoga course, this Guru/Disciple class plus a Kriya Preparation course..
Pre-Registration is Required:
Ananda Yoga Sampler
New dates coming soon
$50 for four (4) classes
Drop-in $15/class (prior permission of instructor required)
An excellent way to practice a variety of Yoga techniques that were brought to America in 1920 by the Yoga Master, Paramhansa Yogananda
(author of
Autobiography of a Yogi).
In this class you will benefit from three key practices of Self-Realization:
- Energization Exercises - a unique experience, to Magnetize Energy and Release Tension
- Ananda Yoga Postures for all levels with joyful affirmations - to Affirm Your Highest Potential
- Guided Meditation - easy and brief, to Increase Mental Clarity and Improve Emotional Well-Being
Taught by Mike Wolverton, Certified Ananda Yoga Teacher. Mike's goal is to support your own experience of the same spiritual practices provided twice daily at Ananda Village in California. Have
fun and enjoy the inner higher awareness, right here in Dallas.
Pre-Registration is Required:
or Phone: 972-248-9126
or Email: sampler@anandadallas.org
Experiencing Pranayama
New Dates Coming Soon
6:30 - 8:00pm
$40 for all, or $15 per class. All are Welcome
Even count breathing is familiar to many of us, but there are dozens of different, more powerful pranayama. We invite you to experience advanced pranayama as they never before have been taught in Dallas. Encouraged by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda, the pranayama breathing techniques help to provide energy control. The meditation experience is deeply enhanced by Ananda's Pranayama.
The flow is a Sadhana including Energization Exercises, Ananda Yoga, guided Pranayama (energy control), and then your own meditation. Three pranayama are taught in each class. In addition to pranayama, the related bandhas, retentions and mudras are explained and enjoyed together
Taught by Mike Wolverton, Certified Ananda Yoga Teacher.
Pre-Registration is Required:
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