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Follow in the

Footsteps of Yogananda

"The time for knowing God has come!"

Fri Eve Talk & Weekend Retreat

Fri, Sept 17 -- FREE Talk (optional overnight)

Sat-Sun, Sept 18-19 -- Retreat

Join us in celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Paramhansa Yogananda’s Arrival in Boston, and bringing Kriya Yoga to the West!  Yogananda is author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.

We'll start with a Friday evening talk, free of charge by Nayaswamis Devarshi & Maria sharing inspirational stories about Yogananda introducting Kriya Yoga to the West, which quickly accelerates one’s spiritual growth toward the goal of yoga:  union with the Divine, and Yogananda's practical approach for "fighting" the daily battle of life through a lifestyle of moment-by-moment choices to cultivate happiness and bliss within.  There is an option to spend the night at the retreat center on Friday.

On Saturday, Nayaswamis Devarshi & Maria will lead us deeper into the spiritual legacy of Yoganada, the significant places and stories relating to his work here in Boston, and make a pilgrimmage into Boston to experience the uplifting vibrations left by this Master at a few well known locations.

On both Sat and Sun we'll have a chance to practice some techniques of Kriya Yoga through guided spiritual practices (Energization Exercises, some Ananda Yoga postures, chanting, and meditation), as well as a Sunday Service. 

We look forward to sharing this joyful weekend of chanting, meditation, and pilgrimage as we follow in the footsteps of Yogananda!  Joy to you!

The Friday eve talk and Sat-Sun retreat will be led by Nayaswamis Devarshi and Maria, ministers and long-time members of Ananda Worldwide, founded by Swami Kriyananda.  Devarshi is director of Ananda’s Kriya Sangha, which supports people along the path of Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda.  He moved to Ananda Village in 1977, inspired by reading Yogananda’s Autobiography.  Maria manages www.ananda.org and the other websites of Ananda’s worldwide outreach ministry.  Devarshi and Maria live at Ananda Village in Nevada City, CA, a cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Yogananda.  Both have served selflessly in many roles and in many ways over the years bringing Yogananda's inspiration to thirsty souls in the U.S. and abroad.

Kriya Initiation, 9/25, 6pm

(one year preparation and prior approval needed)

"Kriya plus devotion works like mathematics, it cannot fail!"--Yogananda

Location

Espousal Retreat Center

(Location for the Fri eve talk is on the Retreat's land, at Chapel Hall)

554 Lexington Street

Waltham, MA  02452

www.espousal.org

Directions

www.espousal.org/directions.htm

Arrival/Departure

--Fri eve free talk:  7:30-9pm at Chapel Hall

--Sat arrival/registration:  9-10am 

--Sunday we end after lunch, and check out by 2pm.

Registration Options

Registration is limited, reserve your spot now!  Last day to register is Fri, 9/10.

Free Talk at Espousal's Chapel Hall:

Fri 9/17, 7:30-9pm 

(limited seating, pre-registration recommended--see below)

Optional Overnight Fri: 

Fri 9/17, includes overnight lodging, am yoga/meditation, Sat 9/18 vegetarian breakfast

$75 Double occupancy, or

$100 Single occupancy

Retreat Sat-Sun:

Sat 9/18 9am check in thru Sun 9/19 after lunch, includes overnight Sat, programs, yoga/meditation, pilgrimmage, Sunday Service, and vegetarian meals Sat lunch thru Sun lunch:

$150 double occupancy or

$200 single occupancy

Day Guest Sat-Sun:

Includes everything in Retreat description above, except the overnight lodging:

$75

--Please note Registration Deadline is Fri, 9/10

--Cancellations after Fri, 9/10: we reserve the right to withhold an administrative fee of $50 (and refund the remaining amount paid).

How to Register

Registration is limited, reserve your spot now!  Last day to register is Fri, 9/10.

--Registration for FREE Talk: 

By Email or Phone:  If you are attending the free talk only, please provide your name, address, and phone number to Tracy via email, or by phone 781-640-1132.  

--Registration for Retreat or Day Guests:

By Check:  Make your check payable to “Ananda” and mail to Tracy Anderson, 24 Canterbury Road, Marblehead, MA  01945.  Please mention whether you will attend the free talk, and let us know of any special diet needs (meals are vegetarian).

By Credit Card:  Payment via PayPal (no PayPal account is needed).  See options below.  Please let us know of any special diet needs (meals are vegetarian).

For More Info/Questions

Email or call Tracy at 781-640-1132.

For Retreat Schedule & Items to Bring

(A link will be inserted here shortly, and these will be sent to you after you register.)