Dear Friends, This week I found myself in the unusual position of being approached by friends and family who are upset that they couldn’t “rise above” the drama that was embroiling them in long-term negative relationships. Old stuff keeps rearing its ugly head, and just how is one supposed to “give it to God?” What does that even look like? … Read More
Dear Friends in Soul-Consciousness, Lately, I’ve been hearing the message, Say ‘yes’ to your life! Yoganandaji gave us the advice to always regard our lives as Divine Mother interacting with us. “God is showing up to you as your life,” is another way it’s been put. “I always give my children what they need rather than what they want,” is yet another. The … Read More
Dear Ones, Please join Ananda Austin for our twice monthly in-person gathering this Sunday, November 6. What: Energization, chanting, meditation for 30-45 minutes, healing prayers When: Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 9:00 – 10:15. Where: Be Well Yoga Studio 1906 W. Koenig Lane Austin, TX 78756 Parking is behind the bungalows at 1906 and 1908. Take the outside stairs up … Read More
In this introductory class taught by Melissa Forsyth & Kim Pradhan, co-leaders of the Ananda Austin Meditation group with a combined fifty years of meditation practice, you will learn what true meditation practice is.
Dear Ones, With joy we look forward to the month of October, for not only are we meeting this first Sunday of October 2, but also on the third Sunday, October 16, we will be welcoming special guests Asha Nayaswami and Keshava Betts of Ananda Palo Alto! Before I get ahead of myself, let us remind ourselves of our location: … Read More
Dear Friends, How are you? Are you abuzz with new changes, energies, challenges? Ananda Austin is a safe place to land, to breathe, to close your eyes to the world and know you are with fellow seekers of the Light for a couple hours on Sunday. Together with Paramhansa Yogananda, Avatar of Love for this age, we are the change … Read More
After many years, Ananda in Texas is thrilled to bring back Asha Nayaswami to Texas for a multi city and multi event series of workshops, retreats and presentations. Living Fearlessly and Hope for a Better World are the themes that hit at the heart of these special times and as one of the premier speakers for Ananda Worldwide, Asha Nayaswami will … Read More
Dear Friends, I love summer, but I am looking forward to the fall with more enthusiasm than ever before! Not only should fall cool us down — just a little? — but hopefully it will let us catch our breaths! At any rate, let us catch our breath, strum our heartstrings, and seek the Light together this Sunday, September 4! … Read More
Dear Fellow Meditators, Please join us for our next gathering this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. at our usual location: Be Well Yoga Studio 1906 W Koenig Lane Austin, TX 78758 I won’t be there but Melissa will lead, and as always, food and fun togetherness will follow. Kindly use Venmo if you want to make a donation. We are switching … Read More
Dear Ones, The first Sunday of June is nearly here! Please join Melissa as she leads us in energization, chanting, and meditation at our location in north Austin at 9:00 a.m.: Be Well Yoga Studio 1906 W Koenig Lane Austin, TX 78758 Afterwards, please join us for brunch and chat at a nearby cafe! Our next gathering will be on … Read More