Swami Kriyananda Why Meditate? "Even a little practice of meditation will free one from dire fears and colossal sufferings." — Bhagavad Gita (2:40) And as the founder of Ananda, Swami Kriyananda has said, "the peace of your soul awaits you at the center of your own being," and it is meditation—more than anything else—that will help you discover, and live in, this peace. What is Yoga? The classic definition of yoga is from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: “Yoga is the neutralization of the voticies of feeling” (as translated by Yogananda). Or in Sanskrit: “Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha." Easy for him to say! But not quite so easy to do....or so we think....meditation can change that! See God/Spirit/Your Higher Self as the "doer" in all that you do. Cultivate an attitute of non-attachment to the results of your actions. | 
Ananda Boston Yoga and Meditation on Boston's North Shore Ananda Boston offers group meditations, meditation classes, meditative hatha yoga classes, chanting/kirtans, and other special classes and events in the Massachusetts towns of Marblehead, Salem, Peabody/Lynnfield, and draws folks from surrounding towns near and far. Check out our Calendar of Events. What is Ananda? It's a global movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and founded in 1968 by Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters), a direct disciple of Yogananda and widely recognized as one of the leading spiritual teachers in the world today. Ananda offers support in your quest for spiritual growth, as well as instruction in ancient and effective techniques that allow you to experience joy, love, inner peace, and an increased sense of God's tangible and loving reality in your life. Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, was the first great Indian master of Yoga to live in the West. One of his first homes was in Boston in 1920. Yogananda's teachings embrace the truths that underlie all the great religions. People from all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed at Ananda. We invite you to join us at our temples, yoga retreats, meditation groups, and communities to experience the joy of your own being. The Ananda joy logo above represents the soul's aspiration upward toward God, and outward to embrace all beings in its quest for enlightenment. The downward curve shows the corresponding descent of divine grace.
We express our gratitude to Kaye Gordon, our founding center leader, who for over 20 years was instrumental in starting and sustaining our North Shore meditation group! She recently moved to Florida, but will always be an significant and honorary member of the group! Tracy Anderson currently lead the center's activities, and can be reached at 781-640-1132 or energyandjoy@hotmail.com. We also work with the nearby Ananda Maine Center in York, Maine, as well as the RI Meditation Group in Wickford (for further info, contact Ram Smith at 401-218-5858 or rsmith108@netzero.com for details or for directions, see www.anandaeast.org). Retreats continue to take place on the East Coast in MA, CT and VA. See currently planned events, classes, and retreats in the next column. Joy to you! 
Kaye Gordon (L) and Tracy Anderson (R) | 
Swami visits CA There is still time to see Swami Kriyananda while he is in Nevada City, CA for his 60th aniversary of discipleship in September 2008. Click here to get the latest information or download the talks from this summer! Ongoing Events In 9/08 we resume our group meditation schedule: Sun 10am meditation in Marblehead MA, Wed 6:30am meditation in Marblehead MA, and Wed 6:30pm meditation in Lynn MA. Also in 9/08 we will resume our 1st Sun of the month Material Success Through Yoga Principles discussion group over lunch, following the meditation. Tue & Thurs 615pm-7:30pm, Wed & Fri 11-12:30pm Meditative Hatha Yoga lead by Tracy Anderson, RYT, Certified in Ananda YogaR at the Marblehead YMCA (Fri is at the Salem YMCA)
Upcoming Retreats/Classes 9/7/08 in RI: Sunday Service w/Jaya Helin at Kelly Doyle's place. Contact Ram Smith for more info at 401-218-5858 or email rsmith108@netzero.com Fri 9/12/08 at the Ananda Center in York, Maine
Swami Kriyananda Spiritual Anniversary Celebration with Jaya and Sadhana Devi Helin. Contact Kristy Hecht at 207-361-2124 or email klfhecht@maine.rr.com
9/19 - 9/20/08 Kriya Yoga Retreat in Madison, CT
with Jaya and Sadhana Devi Helin and Larry and Prem-Shanti Riderat the Mercy Center www.mercybythesea.org
for reservations or information email Prem-Shanti@anandaeast.org Sat 9/27/08 10:30am-12noon Eight Steps to Bliss--Practical Yogic Steps to Happiness Within. Class led by Tracy Anderson at the Marblehead YMCA, 94 Pleasant Street. This course will explore how to live yoga, not just strike a pose! We will dive into Pantanjali's Yoga Sutras, often referred to as the roadmap for growth and universal spiritual
evolution. You will experience the uplifting energy of these steps and ways to incorporate
them into your daily life, resulting in more energy, more joy, and more bliss! Contact Tracy for more info: 781-640-1132 or energyandjoy@hotmail.com.
November 1-2 2008 Pilgrimage to Yogananda Sites in Boston
with Jane Downey and Ram Smith. Contact Ram Smith at 401-218-5858 or email rsmith108@netzero.com 5/1 - 5/3/08 Kriya Retreat with Dave Warner and the Riders at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center in Andover, MA, www.rollingridge.org. For reservations or info, email Prem-Shanti@anandaeast.org
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