Ananda Sunday Service brings blessings that will uplift you for days.
Our services are inspired by the ancient yogic teachings of India as shared by Paramhansa Yogananda and his close disciple, Swami Kriyananda, Ananda’s founder. Services include joyous devotional singing (chanting), readings from the Bhagavad Gita and the gospels, prayers, an inspirational talk drawn from the teachings of Yogananda, with special music. We conclude with a blessing ceremony called the Festival of Light, sending out our hearts and prayers to the world.
Meditation begins at 9am and Service begins at 10am.
A vegetarian meal and happy fellowship follows.
May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. –Paramhansa Yogananda
Go to our Calendar to see our Service schedule.
If you do not live near Berkeley or Clayton, California, you can tune into Sunday Service live with Ananda Worldwide at 11am PST at www.Ananda.org. Or join the Online with Ananda virtual community for live events and service broadcasts.
About Our Leaders
Nancy Karpani Rakela is our Ananda minister and certified Ananda yoga teacher. She has been the dedicated leader of the Ananda Berkeley Meditation group since 1986. She teaches meditation, yoga and healing classes and helps students who are interested in the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda take their next step toward Kriya Yoga initiation.
Garth Gilchrist is our musician, leading devotional chanting on the harmonium, and sharing Swami Kriyananda’s music through his beautiful voice and guitar. He also teaches meditation and classes. He has been a disciple of Yogananda for over 50 years.
