Karma Yoga Ashram Experience - Seclusion Retreat Campus

Are you looking for your next step? Are you feeling a stronger pull towards a spiritually integrated life?

Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, the Ananda Karma Yoga Ashram Program provides a balance of meditation and joyful service within spiritual community. We offer inspirational classes to help you establish new habits, attitudes, and ways of living a joyful, victorious life.

Why Join the Program:

• Meditation Practice: Establish a daily meditation routine using Yogananda’s universal scientific techniques.
• Joy Through Service: Understand the distinction between work and service, discovering the transformative power of conscious action.
• Spiritual Community: Immerse yourself in Ananda Village, a community dedicated to living Yogananda’s teachings for over 50 years.

Karma Yogi Activities:

• Service: Two daily shifts, encompassing tasks at Expanding Light Retreat and other areas of Ananda Village.
• Spiritual Practices: Engage in daily Sadhanas: Energization Exercises, Yoga postures, Chanting, and Meditation.
• Yoga Philosophy: Explore the teachings of Yogananda through classes based on “The Art and Science of Raja Yoga” by Swami Kriyananda.
• Community Connection: Access sacred meditation temples, join devotional chanting (Kirtans), and participate in spiritual friendship gatherings (Satsangs).

Your Experience Includes:

• Accommodation: Shared room in the serene Seva House.
• Service: 23-25 hours of weekly service, contributing to the Expanding Light Retreat and other areas of Ananda Village.
• Daily Schedule:
  • Inspirational classes on yoga philosophy based on Yogananda’s teachings.
  • 2x/day Sadhanas including Energization, Yoga, and Meditation.
  • Wholesome vegetarian meals are provided thrice daily.
  • Opportunities for 1-on-1 spiritual guidance.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply now to secure your place in the Ananda Karma Yoga Ashram Program. Connect with divine energies, nurture your soul, and become part of a community that wholeheartedly supports your quest for a more enlightened existence.