Anandi Cornell

Minister, Counselor and Raja Yoga Teacher

Anandi Cornell

Anandi is a wonderful teacher and a loving and insightful counselor who has been sharing the teachings of meditation for the last 30 years. An Ananda minister since 1980, Anandi has directed and taught in many of Ananda's guest and outreach programs, including the Palo Alto Ananda Community, Ananda's membership training program, and The Expanding Light.

Anandi helps lead retreats such as Spiritual Counselor Training, Karma, Death, and Reincarnation, and the annual Joyous Christmas Retreat.

Anandi also works part-time as an editor for Ananda's Crystal Clarity books. She has just edited a book of Yogananda's early writings called How to Be Happy All the Time. Anandi is married to Joseph Bharat Cornell, the well-respected nature educator with whom she has facilitated nature workshops in Japan, and many parts of the United States and Europe.

Anandi says:

“I try to listen carefully to people's needs and questions and help them discover answers that really work for them. The awakening of joy, understanding, and even excitement in people's eyes as they begin to see life with greater clarity and hope is so meaningful to me. It is wonderful to see how yoga and meditation give people tangible experiences of true inner peace and vitality.”

From her students:

“I loved Anandi’s spiritual energy – joyful, loving, and compassionate. I got tools to take back into the world and experience God minute by minute.”

– Bob Flagel, Portland, OR

“ Everything was fabulous! Anandi gave so much love and encouragement, no matter what background the person came from.”

– Diana Sopko, Winnipeg, Canada