The Art and Science of Raja Yoga

5 days

• Aug 1 – 6

Raja Yoga brings together the many paths of yoga, giving them the strength and focus of the development of soul-consciousness through meditation.

This week will be based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda as taught through Swami Kriyananda’s The Art and Science of Raja Yoga.

It will be a richly rewarding week, including classes on:

• A simplified history of yoga
• The major paths of yoga and how to use them in your own life.
• The eight stages of Self-realization as described by Patanjali. These provide guidelines, not only for a deeper understanding of meditation, but also for an excellent guide on how to spiritualize all of life.
• The chakras and the role they play in your spiritual development.
• Understanding the guru-disciple relationship.

Special workshops will give you an in-depth understanding of meditation, and a practical technique to use at home. You’ll also learn and experience the importance of energy and magnetism, and how to use affirmations effectively.

The week will include plenty of time for informal discussion.

Premdas Ghirla	Pranaba Hansen	Devarshi Warner

This program will be led by Premdas Ghirla, Pranaba Hansen, and Devarshi Warner

Pranaba Hansen helped establish many of Ananda’s city communities—including centers in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Dallas, and Assisi, Italy. Pranaba currently coordinates Ananda Meditation Groups and teaches “on the road.”

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Prices in the table below are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials as appropriate.

The Art and Science of Raja Yoga starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date listed. Please see our Daily Schedule page.

See Transportation and Directions for maps and directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.

To Register:

  1. Choose your accommodation type. Click here to view options.

  2. Click on Book Now below or call 1-800-346-5350
If you can’t find what you want online, please phone us at 1-800-346-5350. Only a small percentage of our rooms are available online.
You cannot reserve online 2 days or less before your arrival date or if you want a single shared room.

5 days

Aug 1 – 6   Book now
Tent / RV	Standard Shared	Standard Private	Deluxe Shared	Deluxe Private
$550	$700	$1,000	$875	$1,250