Ananda Kolkata

Book Fair at Ananda Sangha Kolkata Center
2025-04-13 11:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
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To register your free spot, click here!

Learn to Meditate: Level 1 on the Path of Kriya Yoga
2025-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Hello Great Souls!
We are launching the beginner’s meditation class weekend series: Learn to Meditate: Level 1 on the Path of Kriya Yoga this Sunday, 23rd March, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm, on Sundays
Fees: 2000/-, includes book and Energization Exercise Chart.
This is a four part class series, which will be held in-person at our Ananda Sangha Kolkata, Dover Lane Center.
All Ananda sessions are based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Meditation as taught by the great Yoga Masters is a great way to remain calm and centered in any situation. It forms the cornerstone of deep spiritual blessings. It is key to cultivating states of well-being, inner joy, peace, love.
The classes will cover the following topics:
✨ What is Meditation
✨Why Meditate: restoring the well being of body, mind and soul
✨What is Prana, life force and ways to awaken and regulate it
✨Correct Meditation Posture, routine and gear
✨The Hong-Sau technique of Meditation
✨39 Energization Exercises designed by Paramhansa Yogananda
✨ Basic Asanas and Pranayaams to strengthen core practice
✨ Visualization and other spiritual practices
Limited seats: pay on our UPI id
vyapar.171174133961@hdfcbank ,
contact 9830092824 via msg for any queries.
See you all soon!
Joy to you❤️✨

“Even the darkness that has permeated a cave for thousands of years is vanquished immediately when light is brought in”
-Paramhansa Yogananda

Harmonizing Relationships
2025-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Online Zoom Event
Harmonizing Relationships with Nayaswami Shankaraji
Join us for a special two-part class based on ancient spiritual principles to harmonize your relationships. Nayaswami Shankaraji will guide us in cultivating dynamic and healthy connections, transforming them into a source of joy and spiritual growth. Rooted in the timeless teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, these classes will help you elevate your consciousness through meaningful interactions.
Dates: 26 Feb & 5 Mar 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM IST
Location: Online (Zoom)
Energy Exchange: ₹1000
Registration: See details below
What You Will Learn:
✅ How relationships help balance our inner nature
✅ How the people around us influence our consciousness
✅ How to be a good friend and a deep listener
✅ And much more…
About the Teacher:
Nayaswami Shankara met Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, in 2003 and lived with him until his passing in 2013. Since 2004, Shankaraji has shared Yogananda’s sacred teachings on meditation and Kriya Yoga across India, including Delhi NCR, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune.
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your spiritual journey through relationships!
Register now!
Registration process:
Step #1 : Send payment to Ananda Kolkata Bank account
Step #2: Send a screenshot to +91 9836542195 (Nandita Gupta) mentioning the class payment and your full name
Bank Details of Ananda Kolkata:
Ac Name – Ananda Sangha Trust
Bank Name – HDFC Bank
Ac No. 50100560992111
IFSC Code – HDFC0000708
Branch – Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
UPI : vyapar.171174133961@hdfcbank
Contact us at +91 9836542195

In Conversation with Nayaswamis Jyotishji and Deviji
2025-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Zoom Event
Jai Guru friends,
Ananda Kolkata is all set to bring to everyone in Feb, the next In Conversation with Nayaswamis Jyotishji and Deviji.
Here are the details –
Topic – Discipleship as a Dynamic Channel of the Light
Day and Date – Sunday, 16th Feb
10:00 am – 11:00 am IST – Satsang
Here is a zoom link details:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89052945160?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 890 5294 5160
Passcode: AUM
Here is the Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/anandakolkata/live
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone of you there, please join us ❤️

Learn to Meditate
2025-02-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Hello Great Souls!
We are launching the beginner’s meditation class weekend series: Learn to Meditate: Level 1 on the Path of Kriya Yoga this Sunday, 2nd Feb 2024
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
This is a four part class series, which will be held in-person at our Ananda Sangha Kolkata, Dover Lane Center.
All Ananda sessions are based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Meditation as taught by the great Yoga Masters is a great way to remain calm and centered in any situation. It forms the cornerstone of deep spiritual blessings. It is key to cultivating states of well-being, inner joy, peace, love.
The classes will cover the following topics:
✨ What is Meditation
✨Why Meditate: restoring the well being of body, mind and soul
✨What is Prana, life force and ways to awaken and regulate it
✨Correct Meditation Posture, routine and gear
✨The Hong-Sau technique of Meditation
✨39 Energization Exercises designed by Paramhansa Yogananda
✨ Basic Asanas and Pranayaams to strengthen core practice
✨ Visualization and other spiritual practices
Course fee: 2000/-
UPI: vyapar.171174133961@hdfcbank is the UPI
Limited seats, so please book ASAP
Joy to you❤️✨

Thursday Satsang
2025-01-30 16:30 - 20:30 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
At Ananda Sangha Kolkata, we dedicate Thursday evenings to going deep in meditation and attuning ourselves to Master’s and Swamiji’s wisdom. The magnetism of group meditation has the power to help us go deeper in our practice. The center will be open from 4:30 pm onwards, with the schedule as shown in the picture above*.
During the evening Satsang (7:30 – 8:30 PM), we meditate, share wisdom from the book Living Wisely, Living Well by Swami Kriyananda, and create a space to discuss spiritual topics.

The Satsang will also be shared online for those who cannot attend in person. It starts at 7:30 PM. ️
Here is the link for this evening’s Satsang:
Join Zoom Meeting](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85168891854?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 851 6889 1854
Passcode: AUM
*The schedule may vary due to upcoming or unforeseen necessities. To stay updated, connect with us!

Learn to Meditate
2024-11-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Hello Great Souls!
We are launching the beginner’s meditation class weekend series: Learn to Meditate: Level 1 on the Path of Kriya Yoga this Sunday, 10th November 2024
Dates: Sunday 10th, 17th, 24th November; 01st December
Time: 4:30 – 6.30 pm
This is a four part class series, which will be held in-person at our Ananda Sangha Kolkata, Dover Lane Center.
All Ananda sessions are based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Meditation as taught by the great Yoga Masters is a great way to remain calm and centered in any situation. It forms the cornerstone of deep spiritual blessings. It is key to cultivating states of well-being, inner joy, peace, love.
The classes will cover the following topics:
✨ What is Meditation
✨Why Meditate: restoring the well being of body, mind and soul
✨What is Prana, life force and ways to awaken and regulate it
✨Correct Meditation Posture, routine and gear
✨The Hong-Sau technique of Meditation
✨39 Energization Exercises designed by Paramhansa Yogananda
✨ Basic Asanas and Pranayaams to strengthen core practice
✨ Visualization and other spiritual practices
Energy Exchange:
– Pre-regitration online: Rs. 1850-
– On-spot payment: Rs. 2000- (cash also)
This will include:

FREE chart on Energization Exercises;
Complementary course book
Access to our Thursday group meditations and satsangs.

Venue for the session : Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane (Ground Floor), Kolkata 700029
Google Maps link
Registration:
– UPI: UPI ID: vyapar.171174133961@hdfcbank
Ac Name – Ananda Sangha Trust
Bank Name – HDFC Bank
Ac No. 50100560992111
IFSC Code – HDFC0000708
Branch – Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
Joy to you❤️✨

Thursday Evening Meditation
2024-09-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-18 17:30 - 19:00 and 6 more dates | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Join us dear Friends for a blissful evening. We will chant and meditate together and draw on the inspiration of Paramhansa Yogananda and our line of Masters.
This is a Free Session. All are welcome!
If you are new, you can share your contact details below and we will get in touch soon.
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Learn how to meditate
2024-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Dear One,
We thank you for the joyful participation at the Spritual Fair. Your conscious, enthusiastic presence blessed every offering that went out from Ananda into the city on July 20th 2024.
If you are interested to move forward on the path of Meditation and Kriya Yoga, you can join us for our level 1 classes. Here are the details
In Bengali
27 July, 3rd and 10th August (Saturday’s). Timings: 11am – 1pm
Cost: ₹1600 including books and EE chart
In English
4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th August (Sunday’s). Timings: 11am -1pm
Cost: 1900 including books and EE chart
In Hindi
4th and 11th August (Sunday’s). Timings: 11am – 1:15 pm
Cost: 1600 including books and EE chart
We hope you can benefit from these offerings. Payment for the classes can be done directly at the center.
For more details, you can contact us at: +91 7439355065
Aum Guru

Thursday Evening Meditation
2024-06-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Join us dear Friends for a blissful evening. We will chant and meditate together and draw on the inspiration of Paramhansa Yogananda and our line of Masters.
This is a Free Session. All are welcome!
If you are new, you can share your contact details below and we will get in touch soon.

Religion in the New Age: The science of Energy
2024-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Zoom Live
“The religion of the future will be, as I said, Self-realization.
It will consist in realizing that the infinite love and joy of God are our own deepest reality, and that God is our true Self. “
~ Swami Kriyananda.
Friends, we invite you to new class series aimed to act as a guide to understanding the language of religion and spirituality in the new age. As we strive to free ourselves from blind dogma, divisiveness and hierarchy of the old age, here is an offering that will clarify and unfold a new rhythm of the inner journey. Based on the wisdom as given by Paramhansa Yoganada and his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda.
When : 1st and 8th June 2024, 7:00-8:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Mentor: Nayaswami Shankara (Spiritual Guide, Kriya Yogi, Direct disciple of Swami Kriyananda)
Energy Exchange: 2000/-
How to Register: payment to be made via GPay to 9830092824
(The proceeds of this class series will completely go to support Ananda Kolkata’s first Spiritual Fair on 21st July, Gurupurnima, 2024)
Thank you!
For more information, leave your details below. We would contact you soon!
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Joy Kids Friday
2024-05-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Joy Kids Friday: An evening of sharing joy and love

Ananda Sangha Kolkata invites you to join us for four fun-filled sessions designed to bring joy and self-awareness to children, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Every Friday has different themes, and all activities follow a thread that leads to the inner experience of divine qualities. It is a time to expand self-awareness and interact in a safe and uplifting environment.
Dates: May 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Age: 5-8 years old
Where: 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata
Energy exchange: 1600 rupees for 4 sessions

Activities’ Flow:

Introduction (10 mins)
Superconscious living exercises (5 mins)
Story time and reflection (30 mins)
Game time (15 mins)
Kid’s Yoga (10 mins)
Fun visualization (10 mins)
Chanting and healing prayer (5 mins)
Snack time

Through a combination of games, stories, yoga, and meditation, children will:

Develop self-awareness and self-confidence
Learn to manage their emotions
Cultivate positive thinking
Experience inner peace and joy

These sessions are perfect for children who:
All children aged 5-8 are welcome!
Register your child today! Limited spots available.
For more information or to register, please call Nandita 9836542195 or Devika 7757061703; also contact us on Instagram. Enter below your personal contacts!
We look forward to sharing joy and love with your child!
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Music Practice for Inner Peace
2024-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Join us for a devotional music practice that will bring peace and harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. Every Wednesday, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, at our Ananda center in Kolkata (31/18 Dover Lane), we invite you to sing together mantras and songs inspired by the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda.

What to expect:

A welcoming and relaxing atmosphere
Singing of mantras and devotional songs
Insipiration for your daily Sadhana with devotional chant

Why attend:

Reduce stress and anxiety
Promote inner peace and happiness
Connect with your inner self
Find inspiration and guidance from devotional music
Join your voice with a spiritual community

While you wait for Wednesday, here are some Ananda inspirations: https://www.ananda.org/free-inspiration/

Temple of Art
2024-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
“If there is one thing, then, that Cities of Light ought to focus on, it is the question of how to express their philosophy through the arts. Probably only after they’ve succeeded in expressing their ideals and their state of consciousness through some aspect of the arts will people generally come to appreciate what they represent.”
~ Swami Kriyananda

Dear Kolkata Friends, join us for our art workshop at the Kolkata Meditation Center, where we will explore art as a sacred practice, a tool for self-discovery, intuition and healing. As shared by Swamiji, Art and Creativity is a sacred way to tune with the Divine intuition.
In this series of classes, we will:

Use art as a way to deepen our intuition and self-awareness
Explore art as a tool for healing and emotional release
Connect with our creativity and inner guidance
Learn watercolors and pencil colors techniques

Who can join?
Anyone who is creatively inclined and seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their creativity. No prior experience is necessary.
You will be guided by Gurupriya, Acharya and the Center Leader of Ananda Sangha Kolkata

Event details:
Every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata.
Energy exchange 2000- (Monthly subscription):
To register: Gpay to 9830092824
For more informations, leave you contact below! We will get in touch as soon as possible.
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Level 1: Learn how to meditate in English
2024-05-25 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Dear Kolkta Friends, we are happy to announce the beginning of Level 1: Lear How to Meditate in English. This is a series of four classes that will take place over the weekend and will start on May 25th.
Keep following us for more information. Details coming soon!
Contact us for any information. We are happy to answer you as soon as possible!
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Joy Friday for Kids
2024-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Dover Lane, Ananda Sangha Kolkata, 18/31 Dover Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700029, India
Book your free session for Joy Fridays for Kids; only this Friday, the session will be free!

Details:
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Age: 5-8 years old
Reservation: Nandita 9836542195 or Devika 7757061703

Activities’ Flow:

Introduction (10 mins)
Superconscious living exercises (5 mins)
Story time and reflection (30 mins)
Game time (15 mins)
Kid’s Yoga (10 mins)
Fun visualization (10 mins)
Chanting and healing prayer (5 mins)
Snack time

Through a combination of games, stories, yoga, and meditation, children will:

Develop self-awareness and self-confidence
Learn to manage their emotions
Cultivate positive thinking
Experience inner peace and joy
