Peter Kretzmann

Ananda Yoga and Meditation® Teacher, E-RYT 500

Born and raised at Ananda Village, Peter has served as a teacher, musician, and friend through Ananda Los Angeles and Ananda Worldwide. His particular passion is to share these timeless truths in a relatable and practical manner to inspire others in their own journeys.

He also owns MeditationBench.com, a family-run business of meditators who make and sell hand-crafted, meditation products.

Upcoming Programs by Peter Kretzmann

Lessons in Meditation (Tuesdays)

Open Dates

Learn Paramhansa Yogananda's Meditation Techniques Tuesdays, 10:30am--The Expanding Light Retreat (Please inquire when class 1 begins) Learn to meditate deeply and effectively with this weekly, in-person class. Rooted in the ancient teachings of Raja Yoga and the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, this course offers practical techniques to bring greater […]

Ananda Meditation Course (Step 1)

Also With Gayatri Kretzmann

May 3 - June 7, 2026

Learn Paramhansa Yogananda's Meditation Techniques Learn to meditate deeply and effectively with this weekly, in-person class. Rooted in the ancient teachings of Raja Yoga and the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, this course offers practical techniques to bring greater peace, joy, and clarity into every area of your life. Whether […]

New Year's Retreat

Also With Nayaswami Krishna Das

December 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027

Are you yearning to break out of old patterns and become the person you've always aspired to be? It's time to unlock your storehouse of inner peace, bring in radiant clarity and vibrant joy as you step into the new year! Refocus Your Life, Recharge Your Mind and Relax Your Body Leave behind the ho-hum […]