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SUMMARY:Joyful Discipline with Yuval Samburski *
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nRegister for Overnight Stay \nImmerse yourself in a weekend of transformation and a celebration of Prana! Includes Yogic Practices\, Sound Healing\, Pranayama\, UVYogaDance\, Yoga Sutras study and more. \nBeing “on a spiritual path“ does not negate the honest struggles one faces. How to stay in disciplined practice while being compassionate and caring towards oneself? How to stay focused on spiritual study and at the same time be nourished on all levels? Join Yuval Samburski on an inward journey of healing vibrations\, joy\, self-expression\, soul connection\, study\, and laughter. \nSthira-sukham asanam (Yoga Sutra 2.46) says: ‘Strong and easy must be your pose.’ Yoga practice must be both disciplined and joyous. We each must find our own unique answer. \nThis weekend’s focus will be on exploring the balance between play and work\, freedom and structure. Then\, return home with tools to stay in practice and on the path. All levels are welcome. A strong physical practice and knowledge of the Yoga Sutras or of Pranayama is not necessary to join this program. \nYuval Samburski is a Sound Healer\, Yoga instructor\, Teacher Trainer and mentor\, E-500RYT\, YACEP. Lead faculty at Kripalu Center and presenter at Omega Institute\, he creates and leads programs\, retreats and teacher trainings worldwide. Yuval is known for his soulful chanting\, live-music sound healing sessions\, Vinyasa Flow classes\, Pranayama teachings\, Restorative work\, as well as UVYogaDance and UVYogaJam\, joyous healing movements. With his mindful and fluid teaching style\, Yuval provides a safe environment for students to make their own self-discoveries through practice. He is found to be personal\, nurturing and humorous\, allowing for a true teaching and learning experience between him and his students.\nFind Yuval on Instagram @UVYBoogie.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/joyful-discipline-with-yuval-samburski-05-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Weekend Yoga Immersion *
DESCRIPTION:Friday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\, Saturday 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $20 Friday\, $54 Saturday\, or $65 for both \nRegister Here \nSacred Masculine • Divine Feminine \nTwo practices. Two currents. One integrated experience. \nFriday 6-7:30pm Yoga for the Masculine\nA focused\, breath-driven flow rooted in the warrior archetype. Build strength\, balance\, and precision through intelligent sequencing and seamless transitions. \nWe close in stillness. \nStrong body. Steady mind. True heart. \nSaturday 2-5pm Yoga for the Feminine\nA nourishing\, expansive journey into softness and flow. Gentle movement\, restorative postures\, breathwork\, and a closing sound bath to invite deep rest and creative renewal. \nReceive. Restore. Reconnect. \nGive yourself—or someone you love—this reset. \nDavid Michael Hollander has taught yoga for over 30 years. Authorized by Manju Jois in the Mysore tradition\, he draws from multiple lineages and modalities in his current work. David is Director of the Ananda Ashram Teacher Training Program. He is also an internationally recognized visual artist. \nNikki has lived and taught yoga at Ananda Ashram since 2007 while studying yogic scriptures and practicing meditation with several teachers who have deeply influenced her life. Nikki also served as the Director of Ananda Ashram Yoga for 13 years and organized their yoga teacher training month long immersions for a decade. Her countless travels through the world have brought her heart and soul closer to the teachings of ancient sages and medicine healers. \n 
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/mothers-day-weekend-yoga-immersion-05-2026/
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SUMMARY:Classics of Advaita Vedānta: Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha – An Ongoing Series with Deven Patel *
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Donation to the Ashram. Suggested for entire series $100\, or $20 for one session. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApr 10\nApr 17\nApr 24\nMay 1\nMay 8 \nJoin any time! \nThis 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. \nThis section will begin reading the sixth\, and final\, chapter of the Laghu Yogavāsiṣṭha\, titled Nirvāṇa Prakaraṇam. In the concluding verses of the first chapter (Vairāgya Prakaraṇam)\, a disheartened Rāma laments the futility of worldly life. Sage Vasiṣṭha sees the young man’s mumukṣutva\, his intense yearning for liberation\, the necessary qualification for receiving supreme knowledge\, that Vasiṣṭha will now be imparting. \nJoin Professor Deven Patel for one or more delightful sessions. Teacher and students collectively work on translating the verses and discuss their meaning. These classes can be taken as a series of 5 sessions at a time (recommended) or as single sessions. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nDeven M. Patel is a professor of Sanskrit and South Asian Culture in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches courses in literature\, philosophy\, mythology\, literary theory\, and translation studies. Deven writes on the history and interpretation of literature and translates from Sanskrit to English. His published works include Text to Tradition: The Naiṣadhīyacarita and Literary Community in South Asia and Kavirājamārgam: The Way of the King of Poets (co-authored with R.V.S. Sundaram).
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/classics-of-advaita-vedanta-laghu-yogavasistha-with-deven-patel/2026-05-08/
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SUMMARY:Yoga of Voice with Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Music Room\nSat 10:00 AM New Students \nTuition: 2 classes $80 / single class (2 hr) $45 \nRegister Here \nThe human voice is a God-given instrument which can joyfully help us navigate through these strange times. These classes are based on North Indian Classical Vocal Music. All levels are welcome\, from beginner to advanced. Yoga of Voice classes with Deepak Kumar will help you develop your singing voice\, which will give you peace of mind and soul. Beneficial for all those who use their voice professionally\, including actors\, teachers and speakers\, as well as musicians. Deepak will guide participants in meditative vocal exercises exploring raga and compositions. \nDeepak Kumar Pareek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan\, India. His music covers a wide spectrum of styles: ghazals (romantic poetry)\, bhajans (devotional songs)\, kirtan and classic film songs. Deepak first studied with his father\, Shri P.N. Vyas\, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar\, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri Mohinderjit Singh. He has also been studying with Khayal classical singer Mrs. Kankana Banerjee\, disciple of the legendary vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. Deepak is accomplished on several musical instruments including harmonium\, tamboura\, guitar and keyboard. He is co-director of the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram and as a faculty member teaches and performs regularly.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/yoga-of-voice-with-deepak-kumar/2026-05-09/
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SUMMARY:Yoga of Voice with Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Music Room\nSat 10:00 AM New Students \nTuition: 2 classes $80 / single class (2 hr) $45 \nRegister Here \nThe human voice is a God-given instrument which can joyfully help us navigate through these strange times. These classes are based on North Indian Classical Vocal Music. All levels are welcome\, from beginner to advanced. Yoga of Voice classes with Deepak Kumar will help you develop your singing voice\, which will give you peace of mind and soul. Beneficial for all those who use their voice professionally\, including actors\, teachers and speakers\, as well as musicians. Deepak will guide participants in meditative vocal exercises exploring raga and compositions. \nDeepak Kumar Pareek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan\, India. His music covers a wide spectrum of styles: ghazals (romantic poetry)\, bhajans (devotional songs)\, kirtan and classic film songs. Deepak first studied with his father\, Shri P.N. Vyas\, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar\, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri Mohinderjit Singh. He has also been studying with Khayal classical singer Mrs. Kankana Banerjee\, disciple of the legendary vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. Deepak is accomplished on several musical instruments including harmonium\, tamboura\, guitar and keyboard. He is co-director of the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram and as a faculty member teaches and performs regularly.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/yoga-of-voice-with-deepak-kumar/2026-05-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260510T133000
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SUMMARY:Sanskrit Pronunciation & Chanting for Asana Practitioners - Part Two *
DESCRIPTION:Suggested Tuition: $40 / Zoom Tuition: $20 \nRegister Here \nZoom Registration \nPhonetic Resonance – the electro magnetic vibration of the Sanskrit Language – applies to all areas\, the endless width and breadth of the language\, including mantras\, scriptures\, stotras\, asana\, ayurveda\, Panini and beyond. \nIn this workshop we will focus on this resonance particularly as it concerns the area of asana names. We will review the sounds of the Sanskrit Alphabet\, work on pronunciation with echoing long and short sounds\, and chant āsana names in Guruji’s style of chanting as it relates to re-wiring the brain. \nWe will also add in an introduction to Sanskrit meter. \nShanta Bulkin met his teacher\, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati (Shri Ramamurti)\, in 1972 at Ananda Ashram. That fateful summer\, the Guru’s first words to him were: ‘If you want to stay here you must study Sanskrit!’ Shanta did just that. Fifty-some-odd years later\, he still feels that promoting the Sanskrit language is his dharma. \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971. The following spring\, she became a full-time student at the Yoga Society of San Francisco. During that time\, the Guru held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the YSSF.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/sanskrit-pronunciation-chanting-for-asana-practitioners-part-two/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
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SUMMARY:Recorded Meditation and Talks by Joan Suval
DESCRIPTION:2:30-3:30 PM; 7:45-8:45 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy Open Donation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 2:30 PM\, Meditation in the Temple of Light (upstairs in the Ashram’s Main House) with the recording by Joan Suval\, “Witnessing from Second to Second.”\nAt 3:00 PM\, a recorded Talk by Joan\, offered in the Meditation room downstairs. \nAt 7:45 PM\, a Video of one of Joan’s programs at the Ashram\, followed by a Kirtan. \nThese offerings are generally presented on the third Saturday of each month. \nJoan Suval was a founding member of Ananda Ashram and a senior disciple of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. She dedicated her life to the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta\, offering meditations and programs at Ananda Ashram\, in New York City and at other national and international locations for over fifty years. Joan left her body on April 24\, 2020. \nClick here to view more of Joan’s talks.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/recorded-meditation-and-talks-by-joan-suval/2026-05-16/
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SUMMARY:The Fires of Shakti: A Musical Celebration of Life & Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Admission $25 / members $20 / included in overnight guest rate \nClick Here for Tickets \n\nA heart-opening Kirtan. Fueled by sacred chanting\, blissful melodies\, and mesmerizing world class musicians. \nSHAKTIPAT is a Kirtan band devoted to raising the collective consciousness\, uplifting our children\, opening hearts\, and chanting with wild devotion\, bringing communities together in unity and love. \nRev. Kim Lesley\, vocals\, harmonium & drums is a professional musician\, offering Kirtan for over 25 years in NYC at multiple yoga and spiritual healing centers. This has included singing and drumming in Gaura Vani and Jahnavi Harrison’s bands and attending Kirtan for 30 years at Shri Shri Radha Govinda Temple BK\, Siddha Yoga and Ananda Ashram. Rev. Kim\, Jenni and Avi keep Kirtan alive Wednesday evenings at Ananda Ashram. \nPriestess Jenni Shanti\, vocals\, has spent the majority of her life immersed in music and prayer. Her roots go back to the Siddha Yoga Ashram which laid the foundation for her spiritual path. She is devoted to Opening Hearts and Inspiring Minds. \nDrummer\, percussionist\, author\, Todd Isler has toured and studied around the globe\, soaking up the flavors of Africa\, India\, Brazil\, Japan\, and many European countries. Currently\, Todd co leads International Orange and The Aeolian Trio\, showcasing his ability on drum set as well as hand drums. He was a winner of the Jazziz Percussion on Fire Award\, and the Disc Makers Unsigned Band contest. Todd has released 5 albums as a leader\, two solo albums and three with International Orange. His playing and recording experience spans genres with world class musicians. He’s also the author of the critically acclaimed book\, “You Can Ta Ka Di Mi This”\, which incorporates the South Indian rhythm system to ground and expand one’s beat\, now in its second printing. He has utilized these concepts for master classes at The Collective in NYC\, NYU\, San Francisco St.\, and in Rio de Janeiro\, and Brasilia\, Brazil.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/the-fires-of-shakti-a-musical-celebration-05-2026/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T144500
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tea Time with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Sundays 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Rain or Shine \nLocation: Ananda Garden*\n*In case of rain\, meet at the greenhouse next to the garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $25\, Full Series $150 \nRegister Here \nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApril 19\nMay 17\nJune 21\nJuly 19\nAugust 16\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18 \nThis is a series of classes devoted to the joy of creating herbal teas to support health and vitality. \nJoin 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. Learn to blend and prepare herbal teas based on how you’re feeling and what’s available. We will enjoy a cup of tea and discussion on healing herbs for tea that are easily available to us. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/herbal-tea-time-with-isabel/2026-05-17/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T163000
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SUMMARY:Clarity Through Creativity with Jan Greenfield
DESCRIPTION:Clarity Through Creativity: A Workshop for Crossroads\, Questions\, & New Direction \nClick to Register \nThis workshop is for people who feel stuck or uncertain around career and purpose\, money and abundance\, or love and relationships\, or who are simply craving a creative reset. It’s especially helpful during moments of transition\, when something feels like it’s shifting but clarity hasn’t yet landed. \nThis is not an art or writing class. It’s a guided clarity and decision-making process that uses drawing\, image-making\, and reflective writing as tools for insight. You’re encouraged to arrive with a question or dilemma you’d like clarity around\, while remaining open to what may reveal itself. \nNo art or writing experience is needed. Only curiosity and a willingness to explore. Participants are welcome to bring a journal and any materials they enjoy working with\, though nothing is required. \nParticipants often describe the process as deeply meaningful\, and for some\, genuinely transformative. \nYou’ll leave with:\n*A visual reflection of your inner landscape\n*A creative clarity tool you can return to again and again\n*A stronger sense of direction\, confidence\, and self-trust \nInspired by the Painting Your Personal Mythology approach\, the workshop uses intuitive prompts\, visual storytelling\, and journaling to bypass the inner critic and access clarity beneath the noise. The focus is not on technique or performance\, but on listening\, sensing\, and translating inner signals into image and language. \nJan Lauren Greenfield is an award-winning screenwriter\, author\, artist\, and podcast producer. Her work spans film\, podcasts\, and visual art\, including Perfect Jewish Parents and StonerKatz\, and has been featured in Italian Vogue\, the Jerusalem Biennale\, NPR\, and The Times of Israel. She leads reflective\, creative workshops that help people reconnect with clarity\, self-trust\, and what matters most. She lives and works in the lower Hudson Valley. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/clarity-through-creativity-with-jan-greenfield-05-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T183000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Participles: A Three Part Overview | Part One: Passive Participles - Past and Present with Indira Bulkin *
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $180 for entire series \nRegister Here \nMarch 11\nMarch 25\nApril 15\nApril 29\nMay 6\nMay 20\nJun 3 \nThe first of a three-part overview exploring Sanskrit participles and how they bring clarity\, nuance\, and flow to reading classical texts. \nParticiples are one of the most powerful and beautiful features of Sanskrit. They appear everywhere—in verses\, sūtras\, epic poetry\, and everyday conversational Sanskrit—often carrying rich meaning in just a single word. Learning to recognize and use participles is one of the biggest steps you can take toward reading Sanskrit with confidence and ease. \nIn this course\, we will explore participles in a clear\, structured\, and highly practical way. Through guided explanation and plenty of real textual examples\, students will gain a deep understanding of how participles are formed\, declined\, and used in Sanskrit literature.\nTogether we will study participles across major categories\, including: \nActive and Passive participles \nPast\, Present\, and Potential forms \nVowel-ending and consonant-ending declensions \nPractice in all three genders (masculine\, feminine\, neuter) \nWhether you are beginning to work with Sanskrit texts or looking to strengthen your grammatical foundation\, this course will give you the tools to meet participles with confidence and enjoyment. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe\, New York. The following spring\, she became a full-time resident student at the newly established Yoga Society of San Francisco\, where she lived for several years. During that time\, Shri Brahmananda\, then known as Dr. Mishra\, held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week\, and Indira fully participated in this program. In the summer of 1973\, Dr. Mishra asked Indira to start teaching Sanskrit. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the Yoga Society of San Francisco\, a position she held until 2010. \nIndira was privileged to study Sanskrit with Professor Robert Goldman at UC Berkeley\, and in 1993\, she graduated with a B.A. in the Sanskrit language\, before going on to earn her Master’s degree in physical therapy. She opened her own clinic\, Balance in Motion Physical Therapy\, in 2009. She was blessed to be able to continue her Sanskrit studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma for more than 17 years. She and her husband\, Shanta\, co-founder of the East-West Sanskrit Institute\, have been married for many years and have two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. For more info\, see http://www.eastwestsanskritinstitute.com.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-participles-a-three-part-overview-part-one-passive-participles-past-and-present/2026-05-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T140000
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SUMMARY:Taste the Earth with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, May 23 to Sat\, Oct 10\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nRain date the following Sunday at same time. \nLocation: Ananda Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $75\, Full Series $240\nSpecial:\nBuy 1 Class get 2nd Person 50% off: 2 people = $112.50\nBuy 1 Series get 2nd Person 50% off = 2 people = $360 \nRegister Here \nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes:\n10 spots available. \nMay 23\nJuly 11\nSept 5\nOct 10 \nA series devoted to harvesting\, preparing\, and sharing high vitality foods straight from the Earth. \nJoin 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. We will also draw from whatever is delicious and available in the garden. This workshop includes an outdoor cooking session and shared picnic lunch. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/taste-the-earth-with-isabel/2026-05-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T134500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T154500
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SUMMARY:The Power and Practice of Sacred Sound with Radhika Vekaria
DESCRIPTION:Tutition: $45 / Workshop + Concert: $75 \n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Special\nWorkshop $40\, Concert $35\, Workshop + Concert $70 \nRegister Here \n\nAn immersive two-hour workshop exploring mantra and the living intelligence of sound. \nRooted in the yogic understanding of nāda—the subtle current of vibration that underlies all experience—this session invites participants to explore how voice\, breath\, and resonance can refine awareness\, strengthen presence\, and cultivate inner steadiness. \nRooted in yogic philosophy and grounded in contemporary life\, this immersion offers a unique and transformative approach to cultivating steadiness and awareness. \nIn this workshop you will explore: \n• How sound and vibration influence the body\, breath\, and mind\n• Practical techniques to awaken resonance and strengthen the voice\n• The deeper meaning and intention behind mantra practice\n• How sacred sound can cultivate clarity\, steadiness\, and resilience \nNo prior experience is necessary. All voices are welcome. \nRadhika Vekaria is a Grammy-nominated composer and practitioner known for her immersive\, philosophically grounded approach to sacred sound. \nA cross-cultural concert artist and teacher\, Radhika’s work bridges ancient Vedic sound and principles with contemporary cinematic composition. Born in East Africa to Indian heritage and working internationally\, she creates architecturally structured musical experiences that explore consciousness\, devotion\, and the subtle mechanics of inner transformation. Her workshops are deep\, and insightfully woven with practical guidance on how to embody ancient practices in this modern age.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/the-power-and-practice-of-sacred-sound-with-radhika-vekaria-05-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
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SUMMARY:Exploring and Performing the Seven Chakras with Linda Montano
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nThis performance workshop is inspired by Shri Brahmananda Saraswati’s teachings of the Seven Chakras. We will perform: \n1. Via Guruji’s Chakra Chant.\n2. Via performance art prompts.\n3. Via movements for each Chakra.\n4. Via sounding the Chakras.\n5. Via writing exercises.\n6. Via exploring the challenges of each Chakra.\n7. Via sharing personal Chakra past experiences. \nThis will be an opportunity to experience a performative inner Chakra frequency in the beautiful healing atmosphere of Ananda Ashram. \nPlease bring about 7 sheets of recycled paper for writing\, a pen or pencil\, a beautiful piece of cloth or scarf\, a fake flower (optional)\, and if you wish attend the workshop dressed in your favorite Chakra Color Clothes. \nReferences: \nFundamentals of Yoga: Dr. R.S. Mishra\nThe Textbook of Yoga Psychology: Dr. R.S. Mishra\nEastern Body Western Mind: Judith\nYouTube: The 7 Chakras: Chakraphonics\, Linda Mary Montano\n14 Years of Living Art: Linda Mary Montano \nLinda Mary Montano is a performance artist and student of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-and-performing-the-seven-chakras-with-linda-montano-05-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T174037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211643Z
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SUMMARY:Sound of Light Experience with Radhika Vekaria
DESCRIPTION:Admission: $40 / Concert + Workshop: $75 \nEarly Bird Special\nConcert $35\, Concert + Workshop: $70 \nRegister Here \nAn immersive live performance of voice\, drone\, rhythm\, and contemporary song\, The Sound of Light Experience unfolds as a carefully composed musical arc rooted in Sanskrit tradition and reimagined through a modern sonic lens. \nGrammy-nominated composer and vocalist Radhika Vekaria brings together invocation\, original works\, and text-based compositions in an evening that bridges ancient resonance with contemporary form. Layered textures\, melodic architecture\, and dynamic interplay between musicians create a performance that is both intimate and expansive. \nFeaturing Steve Gorn and John McDowell\, with Angela Hassan and Priya Luna Spadea. \nWith an invitation of collective voice\, this a theatrical presentation of song as living practice — structured\, intentional\, and alive in the present moment. \nThe result is a deeply felt musical journey that invites attentive listening\, shared resonance\, and a renewed encounter with the power of the human voice. \nRadhika Vekaria is a Grammy-nominated vocalist\, composer\, and cross-cultural concert artist whose work bridges ancient Vedic sound principles with contemporary cinematic composition. Born in East Africa to Indian heritage and working internationally\, she creates architecturally structured musical experiences that explore consciousness\, devotion\, and the subtle mechanics of inner transformation. \nHer acclaimed album Warriors of Light received Grammy® consideration in the Best New Age\, Ambient\, and Chant category\, marking a defining chapter in her evolution as a concept-driven artist. Each body of work is constructed as a cohesive sonic arc – weaving mantra with the contemporary\, storytelling depth\, and live instrumentation into performances that move between intimacy and magnitude. \nAt the core of her practice is a rigorous study of sound through Vedic principles: precision of mantra\, disciplined recitation\, breath\, rhythm\, and the internalisation of vibration (Nāda). From this foundation emerges what she describes as a depth of “freeform” expression – where structure and surrender coexist. The improvisatory passages in her concerts are not casual departures\, but the flowering of studied form. Freedom arises from refinement. \nAs a performer and equally at home at the piano or standing center stage\, Radhika moves between austere vocal invocation and lush\, immersive soundscapes. Sanskrit text and philosophy inform her compositions\, yet they are rendered through a refined\, contemporary lens that speaks across cultures and generations. \nShe collaborates with Gaja Yoga in offering sound-based mantras and instruction rooted in these principles – inviting participants into a deeper relationship with vibration\, voice\, and interior stillness. \nWhether in concert halls\, sacred spaces\, immersive art environments\, or teaching\, Radhika crafts experiences that feel at once ancient and immediate – where sound becomes both architecture and awakening. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/sound-of-light-experience-with-radhika-vekaria-05-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T180258Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Retreat Weekend with Ashram Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Friday 4:00 PM (check-in) – Sunday 4:00 PM \nTuition for Retreat Programs is by Open Donation \nOvernight Stay \nWe also offer a commuter rate for the Silent Retreat: $130 for the full weekend. Note that the regular day guest rate is not available. \nCommuter Rate \nRest – Reflect – Rejuvenate!\nWe welcome you to come and join us for a meditative weekend retreat in Silence enjoying the beauty of the spring season. Experience a unique blend of meditations and teachings for beginning and experienced students alike\, inspired by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati and Joan Suval and presented by Karuna Devi and other Ashram teachers. Co-facilitated by Suzanne Miller. \nEnjoy meditations\, chanting\, video teachings from Joan Suval’s ‘Readings from the Masters’ (on Sat. evening\, open to all)\, hatha yoga classes\, yoga nidra practice and restorative yoga\, devotional music with Deepak Kumar\, delicious vegetarian meals and the beauty of Nature\, all while maintaining Peaceful Silence. \nKaruna Devi met her Guru Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in 1972 and has been a lover of Sanskrit and the practice and art of meditation ever since. She gratefully acknowledges the support and encouragement she received from Joan Suval. Serving as an Ashram teacher for many years\, Karuna especially enjoys sharing the teachings through chanting.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/silent-retreat-weekend-with-ashram-teachers-05-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T200702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T202955Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga of Voice with Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Music Room\nSat 10:00 AM New Students \nTuition: 2 classes $80 / single class (2 hr) $45 \nRegister Here \nThe human voice is a God-given instrument which can joyfully help us navigate through these strange times. These classes are based on North Indian Classical Vocal Music. All levels are welcome\, from beginner to advanced. Yoga of Voice classes with Deepak Kumar will help you develop your singing voice\, which will give you peace of mind and soul. Beneficial for all those who use their voice professionally\, including actors\, teachers and speakers\, as well as musicians. Deepak will guide participants in meditative vocal exercises exploring raga and compositions. \nDeepak Kumar Pareek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan\, India. His music covers a wide spectrum of styles: ghazals (romantic poetry)\, bhajans (devotional songs)\, kirtan and classic film songs. Deepak first studied with his father\, Shri P.N. Vyas\, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar\, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri Mohinderjit Singh. He has also been studying with Khayal classical singer Mrs. Kankana Banerjee\, disciple of the legendary vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. Deepak is accomplished on several musical instruments including harmonium\, tamboura\, guitar and keyboard. He is co-director of the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram and as a faculty member teaches and performs regularly.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/yoga-of-voice-with-deepak-kumar/2026-05-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260531T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T200702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T202955Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga of Voice with Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Music Room\nSat 10:00 AM New Students \nTuition: 2 classes $80 / single class (2 hr) $45 \nRegister Here \nThe human voice is a God-given instrument which can joyfully help us navigate through these strange times. These classes are based on North Indian Classical Vocal Music. All levels are welcome\, from beginner to advanced. Yoga of Voice classes with Deepak Kumar will help you develop your singing voice\, which will give you peace of mind and soul. Beneficial for all those who use their voice professionally\, including actors\, teachers and speakers\, as well as musicians. Deepak will guide participants in meditative vocal exercises exploring raga and compositions. \nDeepak Kumar Pareek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan\, India. His music covers a wide spectrum of styles: ghazals (romantic poetry)\, bhajans (devotional songs)\, kirtan and classic film songs. Deepak first studied with his father\, Shri P.N. Vyas\, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar\, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri Mohinderjit Singh. He has also been studying with Khayal classical singer Mrs. Kankana Banerjee\, disciple of the legendary vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. Deepak is accomplished on several musical instruments including harmonium\, tamboura\, guitar and keyboard. He is co-director of the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram and as a faculty member teaches and performs regularly.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/yoga-of-voice-with-deepak-kumar/2026-05-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211355Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Participles: A Three Part Overview | Part One: Passive Participles - Past and Present with Indira Bulkin *
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST – Online Only via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $180 for entire series \nRegister Here \nMarch 11\nMarch 25\nApril 15\nApril 29\nMay 6\nMay 20\nJun 3 \nThe first of a three-part overview exploring Sanskrit participles and how they bring clarity\, nuance\, and flow to reading classical texts. \nParticiples are one of the most powerful and beautiful features of Sanskrit. They appear everywhere—in verses\, sūtras\, epic poetry\, and everyday conversational Sanskrit—often carrying rich meaning in just a single word. Learning to recognize and use participles is one of the biggest steps you can take toward reading Sanskrit with confidence and ease. \nIn this course\, we will explore participles in a clear\, structured\, and highly practical way. Through guided explanation and plenty of real textual examples\, students will gain a deep understanding of how participles are formed\, declined\, and used in Sanskrit literature.\nTogether we will study participles across major categories\, including: \nActive and Passive participles \nPast\, Present\, and Potential forms \nVowel-ending and consonant-ending declensions \nPractice in all three genders (masculine\, feminine\, neuter) \nWhether you are beginning to work with Sanskrit texts or looking to strengthen your grammatical foundation\, this course will give you the tools to meet participles with confidence and enjoyment. \n— The ISEWU (Intl. Schools of East-West Unity) admits students of any race\, color and national or ethnic origin. — \nIndira (Ann) Bulkin met Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati in the summer of 1971 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe\, New York. The following spring\, she became a full-time resident student at the newly established Yoga Society of San Francisco\, where she lived for several years. During that time\, Shri Brahmananda\, then known as Dr. Mishra\, held Sanskrit classes for many hours a day\, seven days a week\, and Indira fully participated in this program. In the summer of 1973\, Dr. Mishra asked Indira to start teaching Sanskrit. In the early 1980s\, he named her the head of the Sanskrit Department at the Yoga Society of San Francisco\, a position she held until 2010. \nIndira was privileged to study Sanskrit with Professor Robert Goldman at UC Berkeley\, and in 1993\, she graduated with a B.A. in the Sanskrit language\, before going on to earn her Master’s degree in physical therapy. She opened her own clinic\, Balance in Motion Physical Therapy\, in 2009. She was blessed to be able to continue her Sanskrit studies with Dr. Ram Karan Sharma for more than 17 years. She and her husband\, Shanta\, co-founder of the East-West Sanskrit Institute\, have been married for many years and have two grown sons and four beautiful grandchildren. For more info\, see http://www.eastwestsanskritinstitute.com.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/exploring-participles-a-three-part-overview-part-one-passive-participles-past-and-present/2026-06-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T212212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T212212Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Yoga Wheel Workshop *
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nThis 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. Students are invited into a gradual and intelligent approach to exploring backbends\, balance\, and flexibility. \nRegistration is necessary to reserve a wheel. Dharma Yoga Wheels will be provided. \nAndrea Tymczyszyn is a 500-hour RDYT\, YACEP\, and sound healing practitioner rooted in the eight-limbed path of yoga. Trained at Ananda Ashram and continuing her studies in Hatha Raja Yoga with Sri Dharma Mittra (NYC)\, she teaches weekly at Ananda Ashram\, integrating asana\, pranayama\, Yoga Nidra\, philosophy\, devotion\, and sound.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/dharma-yoga-wheel-workshop-06-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T152022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T201858Z
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SUMMARY:Recorded Meditation and Talks by Joan Suval
DESCRIPTION:2:30-3:30 PM; 7:45-8:45 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy Open Donation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 2:30 PM\, Meditation in the Temple of Light (upstairs in the Ashram’s Main House) with the recording by Joan Suval\, “Witnessing from Second to Second.”\nAt 3:00 PM\, a recorded Talk by Joan\, offered in the Meditation room downstairs. \nAt 7:45 PM\, a Video of one of Joan’s programs at the Ashram\, followed by a Kirtan. \nThese offerings are generally presented on the third Saturday of each month. \nJoan Suval was a founding member of Ananda Ashram and a senior disciple of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. She dedicated her life to the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta\, offering meditations and programs at Ananda Ashram\, in New York City and at other national and international locations for over fifty years. Joan left her body on April 24\, 2020. \nClick here to view more of Joan’s talks.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/recorded-meditation-and-talks-by-joan-suval/2026-06-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T142538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211310Z
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SUMMARY:Abundant Earth Garden Series with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nRain date the following Sunday at same time. \nLocation: Ananda Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $60\, Full Series $250 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend attending the full series\, although single classes are available. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nThis series is devoted to sharing knowledge and experience on growing\, harvesting\, and preserving food and medicine plants in the Northeast climate and landscape. \nLearn how to plan your herb and veggie garden from start to finish. In this hands on\, full season series we will cover: \n3/28 Class 1: PREPARE: planning your garden\, growing and buying seedlings\, direct seeding\, growing microgreens \n4/25 Class 2: PLANT: preparing beds and soil\, spacing plants\, mulching \n6/20 Class 3: NURTURE: nourishing plants\, perspectives and methods on “weeds” and “pests” \n7/18 Class 4: HARVEST: harvesting for maximum yield\, and utilizing and preserving the harvest\, Fall gardening \n9/26 Class 5: WIND DOWN: Preparing your garden for winter\, including planting garlic\, season reflection – one of the most important aspects of being a successful gardener. \nNote: This class takes place outside at the Ananda garden. Please wear sturdy footwear! We suggest you bring garden gloves\, a notebook\, hat\, and whatever you need to be comfortable outdoors. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. Her professional experience includes: managing a 2 acre educational market garden with CSA and Farmers’ market presence\, building and tending private gardens\, and working in vegetable and herb cultivation\, fermentation\, and farm to table dining at Blooming Hill Farm. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/abundant-earth-garden-series-with-isabel/2026-06-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T212333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T212514Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sacred Circle: Journey of Light & Sound *
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nCelebrate 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. \nHeld 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. \nWhat to Expect:\n*Sacred Circle & Seasonal Intention Setting\n*Heart-Opening Cacao Ceremony\n*Sanskrit Mantra Chanting & Voice Activation\n*Meditative Sound Healing\n*Integration & Reflection \nThis Summer Solstice gathering is an invitation to pause\, align\, and celebrate the light within and around you. You will leave feeling nourished in body\, steady in spirit\, open in heart\, and connected to a community of kindred souls carrying the warmth and clarity of the solstice into the months ahead. \nChristina Wypijewska (Kika)\, MPH\, ERYT500\, YACEP \, is a Yoga Teacher\, Sound Healer and College Professor. Since her yoga training at Ananda Ashram in 2011\, she has been dedicated to creating sacred spaces for self-exploration through heart-centered practice. Integrating movement\, sound\, breath awareness and stillness\, Kika shares the transformative power of yoga in a holistic\, inclusive and modern way. She holds certifications in yoga therapy from the Yoga Vidya Gurukul (India) and sound healing from the Sage Academy of Sound Energy (Woodstock\, NY). With over 25 years of experience in public health\, Kika is currently on the Faculty at Kean University. Please visit kikayoga.com to learn more. \nJenni DeLillo (Priestess Shanti) is a dedicated Ceremonial Weaver\, Cacao Guide\, Author and Singer-Songwriter\, based in upstate New York. She is also the Visionary of SUNSTONE\, a wellness retreat sanctuary based in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Jenni has also been a certified hypnotherapist for over 10 years\, infusing profound meaning into spoken language and exploring the intricacies of the mind. She has spent the majority of her life immersed in music\, prayer and plant medicine\, devoted and dedicated to Opening Hearts & Inspiring Minds.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/summer-solstice-sacred-circle-journey-of-light-sound/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T144500
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211109Z
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tea Time with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Sundays 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Rain or Shine \nLocation: Ananda Garden*\n*In case of rain\, meet at the greenhouse next to the garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $25\, Full Series $150 \nRegister Here \nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes: \nApril 19\nMay 17\nJune 21\nJuly 19\nAugust 16\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18 \nThis is a series of classes devoted to the joy of creating herbal teas to support health and vitality. \nJoin 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. Learn to blend and prepare herbal teas based on how you’re feeling and what’s available. We will enjoy a cup of tea and discussion on healing herbs for tea that are easily available to us. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/herbal-tea-time-with-isabel/2026-06-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T213012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T214018Z
UID:10000145-1782432000-1782691199@anandaashram.org
SUMMARY:Blue Sky Kirtan Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Blue Sky Kirtan Festival at Ananda Ashram \nChoose the option that works best for you and join us for this uplifting weekend. \nBook Onsite Lodging & Festival Pass \nBook Kirtan & Camp Weekend Special \nBuy Festival Passes Only \n\n\n\n\nChildren under 18 attend free. Please note that all minors must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate 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. \n✨ We look forward to sharing this heart-opening experience with you. ✨ \nMusicians Lineup\nShaktipat Kirtan Band\nIshwari\nRadharani\nMirabai Moon\nKrishna Devi\nDeva Das\nPriya Luna Spadea\nAngela Hassan\nSpirit Brothers\nOneanta Kirtan \nFeaturing\nSteve Gorn\, John McDowell\, Rev. Kim Lesley\, Avi Burn\, Jenni Shanti\, Matt Fass\, Michael Fiber\, Avinash\, Terrence Pompey\, Ned Levitt\, CC Treadway\, Tracy Verma \nYoga\nwith Kika \nSound Baths\nReverb Yogi\nKika \nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/blue-sky-kirtan-festival-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260507T050720
CREATED:20260506T214336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T215104Z
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SUMMARY:Music Learning & Discovery with Arjun Verma *
DESCRIPTION:Fri 10:30 AM-12:30 PM & 3:00-5:00 PM EST\nSun 10:30 AM-12:30 PM & 3:00-5:00 PM EST\nMon 10:30 AM-12:30 PM & 3:00-5:00 PM EST \nRegister: In-Person \nRegister: Zoom \nTuition for 12 hours total: $450 in-person / $300 online via Zoom\nDrop-in Fee per class: $80 in-person / $65 online \nA three-day immersion workshop in 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. \nFocus will be on practical playing as well as interactive discussion with students.\nAll instruments and levels welcome\, as long as students have basic playing ability.\nRegistrants will have access to recordings of the sessions following the workshop. \nArjun Verma\, sitarist\, began performing at the age of seven. He is a student of his father Acharya Roop Verma and of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan\, with whom he studied for eight years. Arjun has performed in the U.S.\, Europe and India\, including at the United Nations in Geneva\, Prague Castle in the Czech Republic and the Fillmore in San Francisco. He teaches Sitar and North Indian classical music at the Ali Akbar College of Music in California and at the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram. Visit his website for more information.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/music-learning-discovery-with-arjun-verma-07-2026/
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SUMMARY:Sitar Concert by Arjun Verma with Naren Budhakar on Tabla
DESCRIPTION:Admission $25 / members $20 / included in overnight guest rate \nClick Here for Tickets \nA 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. \nPreceded by Ashram Meditation Program beginning at 7:00 PM (by donation). \nArjun Verma\, sitarist\, began performing at the age of seven. He is a student of his father Acharya Roop Verma and of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan\, with whom he studied for eight years. Arjun has performed in the U.S.\, Europe and India\, including at the United Nations in Geneva\, Prague Castle in the Czech Republic and the Fillmore in San Francisco. He teaches Sitar and North Indian classical music at the Ali Akbar College of Music in California and at the East-West School of Music at Ananda Ashram. Visit Arjun’s website for more information. \nNaren Budhakar was brought up in the Indian classical music tradition and began performing Tabla at a young age. A disciple of Tabla Maestro Ustad Shabbir Nisar\, Naren has played with prominent instrumentalists\, vocalists and dancers. He has performed at prestigious venues in the U.S. and Europe\, providing Tabla accompaniment for various musical genres. He is also a disciple of Shri Aditya Khandwe\, a virtuoso vocalist of the Gwalior style of classical Indian vocal music.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/sitar-concert-by-arjun-verma-with-naren-budhakar-on-tabla-07-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T100000
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SUMMARY:Taste the Earth with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, May 23 to Sat\, Oct 10\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nRain date the following Sunday at same time. \nLocation: Ananda Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $75\, Full Series $240\nSpecial:\nBuy 1 Class get 2nd Person 50% off: 2 people = $112.50\nBuy 1 Series get 2nd Person 50% off = 2 people = $360 \nRegister Here \nRegister for either the Entire Series or Individual Classes:\n10 spots available. \nMay 23\nJuly 11\nSept 5\nOct 10 \nA series devoted to harvesting\, preparing\, and sharing high vitality foods straight from the Earth. \nJoin 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. We will also draw from whatever is delicious and available in the garden. This workshop includes an outdoor cooking session and shared picnic lunch. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/taste-the-earth-with-isabel/2026-07-11/
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SUMMARY:Recorded Meditation and Talks by Joan Suval
DESCRIPTION:2:30-3:30 PM; 7:45-8:45 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy Open Donation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 2:30 PM\, Meditation in the Temple of Light (upstairs in the Ashram’s Main House) with the recording by Joan Suval\, “Witnessing from Second to Second.”\nAt 3:00 PM\, a recorded Talk by Joan\, offered in the Meditation room downstairs. \nAt 7:45 PM\, a Video of one of Joan’s programs at the Ashram\, followed by a Kirtan. \nThese offerings are generally presented on the third Saturday of each month. \nJoan Suval was a founding member of Ananda Ashram and a senior disciple of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. She dedicated her life to the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta\, offering meditations and programs at Ananda Ashram\, in New York City and at other national and international locations for over fifty years. Joan left her body on April 24\, 2020. \nClick here to view more of Joan’s talks.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/recorded-meditation-and-talks-by-joan-suval/2026-07-18/
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SUMMARY:Abundant Earth Garden Series with Isabel
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nRain date the following Sunday at same time. \nLocation: Ananda Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: Single Class: $60\, Full Series $250 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend attending the full series\, although single classes are available. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nThis series is devoted to sharing knowledge and experience on growing\, harvesting\, and preserving food and medicine plants in the Northeast climate and landscape. \nLearn how to plan your herb and veggie garden from start to finish. In this hands on\, full season series we will cover: \n3/28 Class 1: PREPARE: planning your garden\, growing and buying seedlings\, direct seeding\, growing microgreens \n4/25 Class 2: PLANT: preparing beds and soil\, spacing plants\, mulching \n6/20 Class 3: NURTURE: nourishing plants\, perspectives and methods on “weeds” and “pests” \n7/18 Class 4: HARVEST: harvesting for maximum yield\, and utilizing and preserving the harvest\, Fall gardening \n9/26 Class 5: WIND DOWN: Preparing your garden for winter\, including planting garlic\, season reflection – one of the most important aspects of being a successful gardener. \nNote: This class takes place outside at the Ananda garden. Please wear sturdy footwear! We suggest you bring garden gloves\, a notebook\, hat\, and whatever you need to be comfortable outdoors. \nIsabel Arrieche is a devotee of Mother Earth. Her faith is All is Given. Her practice is through daily preparation of nourishing meals and drinks that enliven the body\, senses and spirit. She is a grower\, forager\, cook\, medicine maker\, and fermenter. Her foundation is in small-scale “beyond organic” farming\, herbalism\, cooking\, value added products\, gardening\, permaculture\, and environmental non profit work. Her professional experience includes: managing a 2 acre educational market garden with CSA and Farmers’ market presence\, building and tending private gardens\, and working in vegetable and herb cultivation\, fermentation\, and farm to table dining at Blooming Hill Farm. She is inspired by traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and whatever is fresh\, abundant\, and available. She tends the Ananda Ashram garden and up and coming Ananda Cafe.
URL:https://anandaashram.org/event/abundant-earth-garden-series-with-isabel/2026-07-18/
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