Events

Today

  • Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel*

    Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *

    This ongoing weekly workshop series (via Zoom) explores the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha, a version of 6,000 verses abridged by the poet Abhinanda from the larger Yogavāsiṣṭha (36,000 verses). A popular classic of Advaita Vedānta philosophy, the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha is a beautiful poem in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vasiṣṭha and Śrī Rāma, tackling the problems of human suffering, of life and death, including the way forward in turbulent times.

  • Dharma Yoga Wheel Workshop*

    This workshop explores the Dharma Yoga Wheel as a tool for opening, strengthening, and deepening awareness in the physical practice. Rooted in the Dharma Yoga lineage and inspired by the teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra, the wheel supports expansion in the spine, shoulders, and hips while cultivating steadiness and ease.

  • Meditation, Yogic Philosophy, and Science: Monthly Series

    Meditation, Yogic Philosophy, and Science: Monthly Series with Paras (Kenneth) Pugh

    This ongoing series uses different critical Yogic teachings, with a focus on biomedical and neuroscience connections, from Vedantic, Jain and Buddhist perspectives. Each time, the stage will be set with an exploration of different meditation techniques, to create a readiness for Svādhyāya (Self-study) and Bhāvana (contemplation). Group meditation with other seekers creates a very special energy. Our meditation practices and understanding of things are enriched when connected with systematic exploration of ancient and modern ideas on consciousness, brain and learning.

  • Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel*

    Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *

    This ongoing weekly workshop series (via Zoom) explores the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha, a version of 6,000 verses abridged by the poet Abhinanda from the larger Yogavāsiṣṭha (36,000 verses). A popular classic of Advaita Vedānta philosophy, the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha is a beautiful poem in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vasiṣṭha and Śrī Rāma, tackling the problems of human suffering, of life and death, including the way forward in turbulent times.

  • Summer Solstice Sacred Circle: Journey of Light & Sound*

    Celebrate the radiant energy of the Summer Solstice in a nourishing and soul-awakening gathering at Ananda Ashram designed to align you with the rhythms of the season and the wisdom of your own heart.

    Held in a tranquil, intentionally created space, this immersive experience weaves together ceremonial cacao with gentle movement, chanting and sound healing. You will be supported in both deep restoration and joyful expression. The grounding presence of your guides Jenni and Kika, will help you experience the resonance of your own voice as a pathway to healing.

  • Herbal Tea Time with Isabel

    Herbal Tea Time with Isabel

    This is a series of classes devoted to the joy of creating herbal teas to support health and vitality.

    Join Isabel for a monthly herbal tea series! Learn to make seasonally inspired and delicious teas, cold and hot infusions and decoctions with herbs in the kitchen cabinet, in the garden and growing wild in the landscape.

  • Blue Sky Kirtan Festival 2026

    Celebrate devotion, unity, and the power of sacred music in a vibrant gathering of singing, chanting, dancing, yoga, and deep community connection. Whether you’re a longtime member of the Ashram’s kirtan community or discovering this joyful practice for the first time, this weekend offers a welcoming space to connect, celebrate, and uplift. Honor the timeless teachings of our Guru while supporting the Ashram’s mission.

  • Music Learning & Discovery with Arjun Verma*

    A three-day immersion workshop on the melodious sounds of North Indian Classical Music. Learn fundamentals as well as deeper levels of rāga (melodic forms), tāla (rhythm cycles), rhythmic phrasing, vocal and instrumental styles of music, training methods, musicality, performance aesthetics and universal concepts of music, all through the lens of classical repertoire.

  • Sitar Concert by Arjun Verma with Naren Budhakar on Tabla

    A special musical offering in celebration of Ananda Ashram’s 62nd Anniversary, presented by sitarist Arjun Verma who is a student of his father Acharya Roop Verma and of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan. Accompanied by Naren Budhakar on Tabla.

  • Taste the Earth with Isabel

    Taste the Earth with Isabel

    Join Isabel for a plant walk focused on edible wild plants. We will learn what is good to eat, how to identify it, and when and how to harvest. Putting our new found skills into practice, we will explore and harvest together. After the harvest, we will learn how to prepare the plants into delicious, nourishing dishes and drinks, creating a wild foraged meal, which we will enjoy together.