Spiritual Renewal Week

7 days

Get special reduced rates when you sign up for the full 7 days

• Aug 19 – 26, 2012

We are expecting Swami Kriyananda’s participation this year

At the end of our recent Spiritual Renewal Week, guests made these comments:

“The feeling of openness and the welcoming nature of the Ananda environment and people made my experience so beautiful! ALL the classes and talks were helpful and inspiring.I felt great love and support from all of the staff and community members.”

“Incredible. I received quite a lot of clarity on issues that have been on my mind for some time.”

“It proved to be more than I ever expected. The atmosphere, people, and power of the Divine were life transforming. Will definitely be back.”

“Fantastic. Deeply inspiring. Life-changing.”

Imagine spending a week with many bright and friendly people who share your deep interest in personal and spiritual growth. Classes every morning and many afternoons are full of wisdom, humor, and down-to-earth practicality, giving clarity and solutions for your own life challenges.

Spiritual Renewal Week is much more than classes: it is 7 days of spiritual transformation, through daily yoga and meditation, devotional chanting, inspirational music and theater, and fellowship with like-minded seekers - in an atmosphere of high inspiration.

If you are looking for spiritual answers in your life, join us for Spiritual Renewal Week, an Ananda tradition for over 40 years.

During the week, there will be special classes for those preparing for Kriya initiation. For information on these classes, please contact kriyayoga2@ananda.org.

2012 schedule of morning classes at Lotus Lake:

Monday: “TheWisdom of Yogananda" with Nayaswami Kriyananda

Tuesday: "How to Be Happy All the Time " with Nayaswamis Jyotisha and Devi

Wednesday: “Energy, Magnetism, and Success" with a panel of speakers

Thursday: “How to Achieve Glowing Health and Vitality" with a panel of speakers

Friday: “The Path of Kriya Yoga" with a panel of Kriyacharyas

Saturday: Swami Kriyananda speaking OR “How Yoga Has Changed My Life ” with a panel of speakers

Sunday Service

Afternoons:

Monday: Learn to meditate

Tuesday: to be decided

Wednesday: to be decided

Thursday: to be decided

Friday: to be decided

Saturday: The Pilgrim's Vow of Intention

Evenings:

Monday: A concert of music by Swami Kriyananda

Tuesday: Q and A with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi

Wednesday: “The Peace Treaty”—a play written by Swami Kriyananda

Thursday: Kirtan, devotional chanting

Friday: A quiet evening or Kriya Initiation for those eligible

Saturday: An Evening in India with storytelling and Indian dance

Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.

Spiritual Renewal Week starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.

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