Ananda Chico Meditation Center

Guided Meditation Experience
2017-01-02 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
These weekly sessions will include a variety of practices and techniques to raise your consciousness and increase your inner peace and joy:

Yogananda’s Energization Exercises–drawing on cosmic energy to increase our spiritual energy levels.
Pranayama–yogic breathing techniques for calmness and inner peace.
Chanting at the Chakras— increasing our awareness of the inner energy of the chakras.
Guided Meditation Experiences–focusing on inner concentration and expansion of our consciousness.
Inspiring Readings from the wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda and his disciple, Swami Kriyananda.
Affirmations–bringing positive energy, spiritual power, and success into our lives
Healing Prayers for Peace.

These sessions are perfect for beginning meditators as well as more experienced practitioners.
All are welcome!
Suggested donation: $5-$10
For more information: info@anandachico.org or call Marlene at (530) 343-0819

Ananda Yoga
2017-01-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-01-05 18:00 - 19:00
Treat yourself to these spiritual Ananda Yoga classes, combining gentle, classical yoga postures with uplifting, positive affirmations.
Perfect for all levels!

Experience the peace, calmness, and joy of Ananda Yoga in a small group setting.
Wear comfortable clothes, and raise your spirits while gently stretching your body and relaxing your mind.
Cost: $10 per class. Ask Lindi about special package deals!
Class size is limited to 8 students, so be sure to register early: info@anandachico.org or call (530) 228-8671
Ananda Yoga Instructor: Lindi Unger

Chakras: Doorways to Higher Consciousness, Class 4
2017-01-07 13:30 - 16:30
Our Chakras class series is back…by popular demand…!!!

Join us for these classes to:

Discover how to raise your consciousness, lift your spirits, & change your life by working with the powerful energy in each chakra.
Explore each chakra in depth, & learn how to unlock its inner power.
Practice techniques to help raise awareness, increase joy, & promote deeper spiritual growth.

In this 4th class we’ll explore and experience the energy and power of the 4th chakra!

Cost: $25 per class.
All are welcome!
Classes are scheduled every 2-3 weeks.
To register or for more information: info@anandachico.org or call Marlene at (530) 343-0819.

Purification Ceremony
2017-01-08 10:00 - 10:30
The purification ceremony is a personal fire ceremony that involves writing a problem or a negative trait on a slip of paper.
Next we sit in silence, praying and meditating. When we are ready, we go up to the altar to pray, asking God and the Masters for their special blessings of purification. Then we light the paper and let it burn in the special burning bowl, releasing the problem and asking God’s grace in solving it.
Afterwards, we may sit and continue to meditate and pray, also spending this silent time praying for others as they participate in the purification process.

When we have visiting Ananda Light Bearers, we first go up and sit or kneel before them to pray together and be blessed, before going to the altar.

Our purification and meditation take place between 10:00 and 10:30 every Sunday before Sunday Service.

You may enter or leave quietly at any time during the purification ceremony.

Sunday Service
2017-01-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for our weekly Sunday Service which includes prayers, chanting, uplifting readings, inspirational talks, and healing prayers, all based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

Several times a year we have visiting Ananda Lightbearers who perform a special Festival of Light ceremony which extends our service an additional half hour.
Stay and share tea and light refreshments with us after the service.
All are welcome!

Sunday Service
2017-01-08 10:30 - 11:30
Sunday Service

Our Sunday Service is a non-sectarian worship service based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. People of all traditions are welcome.
Sunday Service 10:30 – 11:30 am

Our service includes:
Meditation and prayer
Devotional chanting
Affirmation
A reading from the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita
Informal talk
Healing Prayers
From time to time, we host visiting ministers from Ananda Village or other Ananda communities. On these occasions we also include a special ceremony called a Festival of Light from 11:30-12:00.

Festival of Light Blessing

We are a friendly group of people, and our service is intimate and casual.
Please join us for an inspirational and meditative worship experience, and stay afterwards for tea, snacks, or a potluck.

Sunday Service Potluck

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Restorative Yoga
2017-01-08 14:00 - 16:00
Treat yourself to this deeply relaxing, therapeutic session to release deep tension & stress, quiet the mind, & experience deep calmness and inner peace. We’ll use blankets and props to ease into gentle postures with uplifting affirmations, visualizations, and calming music.

Cost: $20 Class size is limited to 6, so be sure to reserve your space at least 24 hours ahead!
Instructor: Lindi Unger
Reserve: (530) 228-8671

Learn to Meditate
2017-01-14 14:00 - 16:00
Are you looking for more peace, calmness, and joy? Looking for a way to bring higher consciousness and your higher power deeper into your life? Experts tell us that meditation can help us find more freedom from stress, better concentration, and improved health.

Treat yourself to a more peaceful, joyful, and uplifted life, making meditation a part of your everyday experience. Join us for this Saturday class to learn an effective meditation technique to help you concentrate more deeply and experience inner states of peace, calmness & joy. Anyone can learn this essential skill!

$30 includes the book, How to Meditate, and other course materials.
To register or for more information: info@anandachico.org or call (530) 343-0819 or (530) 521-2203.

Chakras: Doorways to Higher Consciousness, Class 5
2017-01-21 13:30 - 16:30
Our Chakras class series is back…by popular demand…!!!

Join us for these classes to:

Discover how to raise your consciousness, lift your spirits, & change your life by working with the powerful energy in each chakra.
Explore each chakra in depth, & learn how to unlock its inner power.
Practice techniques to help raise awareness, increase joy, & promote deeper spiritual growth.

In this 5th class we’ll explore and experience the energy and power of the 5th chakra! This class will be presented by a special guest teacher, Nayaswami Premdas, from Ananda Village in Nevada City, CA.

Nayaswami Premdas

Cost: $25 per class.
All are welcome!
Classes are scheduled every 2-3 weeks.
To register or for more information: info@anandachico.org or call Marlene at (530) 343-0819.

Learn to Meditate
2017-01-25 19:00 - 20:30
Are you looking for more peace, calmness, and joy? Looking for a way to bring higher consciousness and your higher power deeper into your life? Experts tell us that meditation can help us find more freedom from stress, better concentration, and improved health.

Treat yourself to a more peaceful, joyful, and uplifted life, making meditation a part of your everyday experience. Join us for this evening class to learn an effective meditation technique to help you concentrate more deeply and experience inner states of peace, calmness & joy. Anyone can learn this essential skill!

$30 includes the book, How to Meditate, and other course materials.
To register or for more information: info@anandachico.org or call (530) 343-0819 or (530) 521-2203.
