We are blessed to offer an in‑person, all‑day silent retreat for Kriyabans at the Ananda Texas Sangha House. This year’s retreat carries a special significance: it will be the last time in a while that Nayaswami Pranaba is able to join us, as he steps into new Seva projects. We warmly invite you to share in this sacred moment of deep stillness and inspiration.
Opening Your Heart . . . Releasing attachments
Our spiritual life can often be compartmentalized and separated from what seems to be our “real life.” But this needn’t be so! Paramhansa Yogananda said that the most practical way to live is to tune increasingly to spiritual consciousness. We all yearn to be loved and to share love with others. But how do we actually go about doing this, so that love is truly fulfilling? Learn how to unblock the flow of love, how to open your heart and how to awaken your inner Self. This workshop will help you to develop a deeper understanding as well as the tools to live more fully in the joy of unconditional love. We’ll use affirmations, chanting and meditation as key ingredients to success in working with opening our hearts. An inspiring and practical approach to spiritual growth.
Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
A Sacred Time Together
This weekend promises to be a deep and joyful spiritual gathering for truth-seekers and Kriyabans. Whether you’re newly initiated or long-established on the path, we invite you to join us for this special time of upliftment, silence, community, and divine love.
Contact [email protected] for more info on all initiations.
Investment: $50 includes a vegetarian lunch with special dietary needs taken into consideration.
Pre-Registration required by Nov 6th.
Public programs open to all will be held at the Sangha House on Friday, Nov 13th 6:00-8:00pm, Fun Fridays! with Nayaswami Pranaba, and again on Sunday, Nov 15th and includes Sunday service starting at 10:00am, followed by a celebratory Indian Banquet from noon to 2:00pm.
REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION INFO
This is a day retreat only and therefore we do not have any overnight accommodations onsite. However, we do have a list of nearby hotels. Additionally, some limited housing with local community members may be available. Please contact [email protected] for more info on registration and housing.
Special Offer: All boutique books will be 20% off for retreat participants that day.
RETREAT DAY AND BANQUET TICKETS
| RETREAT DAY | $50 includes vegetarian lunch |
| SUNDAY BANQUET TICKET | $30 (Adults) $20 (Children 16yrs and under) |
Ananda Texas Kriya Weekend Schedule Nov 13-15 | ||
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Friday | ||
| 6:00-8:00pm | Public Program with Nayaswami Pranaba “Opening Your Heart . . . Releasing attachments” | |
Saturday | ||
| 9:00am-12:30pm | Energization/ 3 hour Meditation | |
| 12:30-3:30pm | Light Lunch at Home in Silence Optional stay at the Sangha House in Silence if coming from far | |
For Kriyabans and qualified first-time initiates only. | ||
| 3:30-4:00pm | Returning in Silence to the Sangha House - Pre Kriya Meditation | |
| 4:00-4:30pm | Guided Kriya Meditation | |
| 4:30-6:30pm | Kriya Ceremony | |
| GO HOME IN SILENCE : ) | ||
Sunday Service & Celebration Banquet | ||
| 7:30-9:00am | Kriya Review | |
| 10:00-12:00pm | Sunday Service (public program) | |
| 12:15-2:00pm | Indian Banquet Celebration Join us in honoring and celebrating our newly initiated Kriyabans. | |
Nayaswami Pranaba is one of Ananda’s most widely traveled and experienced ministers, having meditated for over 53 years and offering classes and workshops in meditation and yoga for the past 47 years. He has helped to create and direct Ananda centers in Palo Alto, Portland, Seattle, Dallas, and Assisi, Italy. Pranaba has been Director of the Yoga Teacher Training program and Manager of The Expanding Light Retreat in California, as well as Ananda’s Retreat in Assisi, Italy. He has directed the Living Discipleship Course, Ananda’s membership training program and now works with Ananda’s outreach ministry.
While it appears that we have ample parking all around us, we are wanting to be sensitive to our neighbors who own the adjacent parking lot. Therefore we ask that you do not park in the church lot. Please park in the following areas in the order below:
- Park in our driveway. Right or left sides are both fine, just not behind the garages and not in the first spaces closest to the building.
- Park PARALLEL on the street across from us but NOT into the grass on the grass. (inside tires can be on the grass about 12 inches, the rest on the street)
- Park in the lot on the far side of the grassy area across the street. (Behind the grassy area near the brick wall)
Thank you so much for your consideration of this!
