Ananda

Are you seeking inner peace? Wanting to find purpose and meaning in life?

Perhaps you have had questions about God, or are seeking a deeper connection with the Divine. For forty years, Ananda has helped thousands of people in the Bay Area to achieve these goals. We offer support and friendship for your spiritual journey. What you’ll find at Ananda:

Learn how to meditate
Ananda is one of the largest and oldest meditation centers in northern California. Skilled instructors with personal life-long practices will help guide you, from sitting comfortably to learning how to calm the mind and the heart. Whether your interest is meditation as a spiritual practice, or for stress reductionand health, you will feel at home in an Ananda meditation class. 

Yoga: ancient tools for self-mastery
Though most people think of yoga as physical postures, yoga is an ancient and powerful tool for spiritual development. The science of Raja Yoga is a comprehensive approach to life that develops personal character, inner strength, and a calm, compassionate heart. Unlike most religious philosophies, Raja Yoga does not ask you to believe a dogma; you are encouraged to test its teachings in the laboratory of your life.

You may also study yoga postures here with some of the finest instructors in the Bay Area. Ananda Yoga Center offers a full schedule of drop-in yoga postures classes for beginners and advanced students. Ananda Yoga is a gentle, inward practice that brings not only health, strength, and flexibility, but also is an ideal preparation for deep meditation. Natural light pours in on two sides of this beautiful studio. Students will find ample parking in the Temple lot and nearby streets.