Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Ananda Meditation
Download a complete 10-page guide with a scientific technique of deep and joyful meditation as taught by the great Indian Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda.
Sharing the timeless wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda whose spiritual teachings inspire millions worldwide.
An oasis of peace in a world of change.
Free Weekly Guided Meditation
We’re delighted to invite you to a special weekly, 30 minute guided meditation designed for everyone — whether you’re new to meditation, you’ve completed an Ananda Learn to Meditate course, or you already have a regular practice.
This uplifting session includes guided pranayama, inspirational reading, hong sau practice, guided visualisation, a silent period and world healing prayers to conclude.
Whether you’re exploring meditation for the first time, returning to meditation after a while, or simply want a gentle guided practice to enrich your routine — this session is ideal. You’ll be in good hands with our lovely, experienced Ananda meditation teachers.
Garuda's 1000km Coastal Walk
Fundraising Effort for World Peace and Harmony
Garuda is undertaking a 60-day pilgrimage along the 1,000 km South West Coast Path, walking from Minehead to Land’s End and onward to Poole. Inspired by Yogananda’s Peace and Harmony Prayer, the journey is offered as a joyful act of service for greater peace and uplifted consciousness in the world. At the same time, the walk is a fundraising effort for Ananda Assisi, the European spiritual centre of Ananda, which is working to secure a permanent home for its community and guests. Each step of the journey becomes both a prayer and an offering to support Ananda’s mission.
Ananda UK Meditation Course
Discover techniques to cultivate peace, relaxation, and focus in all aspects of your life. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, this course will equip you with practical tools to deepen your daily routine and help you live with greater calmness and joy.
Satsang is Joy
Free Satsang with inspiring Ananda teachers from around the world
Satsang is Joy is a series of online satsangs exploring the life and mission of Swami Kriyananda. Join Ananda’s pioneers as they share stories, reflections, and lived wisdom from a lifetime on the spiritual path. These evenings are offered in the spirit of devotion, inspiration, and joy — a chance to tune in, listen, and feel uplifted in true spiritual fellowship.
25th March – Kirtani , Anand and Uma
8th April – Shivani
22nd April – Asha
13th May – Jyotish and Devi
About Ananda UK
Meditation ~ Community ~ Yoga ~ Spiritual Growth
Ananda is a global spiritual movement dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and the community ideals of Swami Kriyananda. We teach and share effective techniques for living a life based on inner security and joy through meditation, Kriya Yoga, and divine friendship. We are a UK and Ireland-based yoga and meditation community.
What is Kriya Yoga?
Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique, brought to the west by Paramhansa Yogananda, and is also a comprehensive spiritual path of additional meditation practices and guidance for living.
According to Yogananda, Kriya is the most effective technique available to mankind today for reaching the goal of Yoga: union with the Divine. Kriya Yoga is so effective because it works directly with the source of growth — the spiritual energy deep in our spines.
Benefits of Kriya Yoga practice:
- Spiritual Growth
- Inner Peace
- Divine Love
- Inner Security
- Calmness and Clarity
Our Inspiration
Paramhansa Yogananda
Yogananda was the first great master of yoga to make his home in the West, coming to the U.S. from India in 1920. Ananda is based on the teachings of Yogananda and his line of gurus. His teachings are universal and take you to the heart of an intimate relationship with the Divine.
Swami Kriyananda
Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) is the founder of Ananda. In 1948, at the age of 22, he became a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. He dedicated his life to his Guru, bringing to life Yogananda’s vision of brotherhood communities.
"Inspire others more by your example than by what you say. Next, seek to inspire them even more by your vibrations... Vibrations of kindness will influence peoples feelings, changing them from within."
Swami Kriyananda from Living Wisely, Living Well
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“Self-Realization means the realization that your true Self is not the ego, but God, the vast ocean of Spirit which manifested for a time the little wave of awareness that you now see as yourself.”
Paramhansa Yogananda
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