Shantidevi (Marlene Marron)
When Shantidevi first visited Ananda Village and the Expanding Light Retreat almost 40 years ago, she felt the deep peacefulness of meditation and the calm, uplifting vibrations of the residents. She knew she wanted to bring that calmness and inner joy into her everyday life. Deeply inspired by Swami Kriyananda and other teachers in the Ananda community, she knew that she had found her true spiritual family.
Since 1992, Shantidevi has served as a meditation group leader, acting minister, and minister of Ananda Chico Meditation Groups and Centers. For over 25 years, she has joyfully taught meditation and yoga philosophy while practicing these teachings. One of her greatest joys has been preparing students for Kriya Yoga initiation. Professionally, Shantidevi has been an educator for over 40 years, holding several teaching credentials as well as a Master’s Degree in Education.
Shantidevi teaches classes, gives Sunday Service talks, and leads group meditations at the Ananda Chico Center. She especially loves organizing carpools to take interested people to Ananda Village and other Ananda communities in northern California to participate in special events. Above all, she loves introducing people to the peace of daily meditation and helping others to find more joy in their lives. She looks forward to meeting you and sharing with you the peace and joy of our spiritual path.
