The Art and Science of
Raja Yoga
5 days
- Not available at this time
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.
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| 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.”
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
The Art and Science of Raja Yoga 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.
See Transportation 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.
Spiritual Growth Workshops:
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
The Art and Science of Raja Yoga starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.
See Transportation 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.
5 days (RAJ)
| Tent / RV |
Standard Shared |
Standard Private |
Deluxe Shared |
Deluxe Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $535 | $685 | $985 | $860 | $1,235 |

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