“You realize that all along there was something tremendous within you and you did not know it.”
– Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) is widely recognized as one of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century and has been hailed as the “Father of Yoga in the West.” Born in India, he came to the United States in 1920, where he spent more than 30 years teaching India’s ancient science of meditation and the art of balanced living.
His many books have introduced millions to the universal truths underlying the world’s spiritual traditions. The award-winning documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda was released in 2014 and continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Yogananda’s legacy continues through the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the organization he founded in 1920 to disseminate the teachings of Kriya Yoga. Through its global outreach, SRF aims to awaken a deeper understanding of the harmony underlying all true religions and to foster a greater expression of divine love—the love that unites all people in their oneness with God.
Monthly Sunday Morning Meditation
All are welcome to attend the SRF Meditation Circle, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month in the Meditation Room on the second floor of True Nature.
Arrival Time: 9:00 a.m. (to settle in)
Service Begins Promptly: 9:15 a.m.
Through the steady practice of yoga meditation, it is possible to experience a deepening sense of peace, love, compassion, and joy. As inner transformation unfolds, its positive influence naturally extends outward—first to family and community, and eventually to the world at large.
“Reform yourself, and you will reform thousands.” — Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda welcomed seekers of every faith. The benefits of the scientific methods of yoga he taught do not depend on belief, but arise from direct personal experience of the Divine.
Suggested Reading:
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
To Learn More:
Explore Yogananda’s teachings, Kriya Yoga, and the complete SRF path at yogananda.org