Podcast appearances and mentions of ananda village

BONUS MONDAYS: Asha Nayaswami was a spiritual seeker since her early youth. While studying at Stanford University in 1969, she heard Swami Kriyananda speak for the first time. “I knew the moment he walked into the room that he possessed the consciousness I had long been seeking.”She soon became a founding member of the new community Swami was starting near Nevada City, California, called Ananda Village, based on Yogananda's dream of world brotherhood colonies for “simple living and high thinking.”Swami Kriyananda placed Asha in the role of teaching and counseling soon after her arrival. She also served as Swami's correspondence secretary and personal assistant for many years.She has served as one of the spiritual directors of Ananda Palo Alto since 1987, guiding the development of Ananda's work in the San Francisco Bay Area, including helping to launch Living Wisdom Schools and Ananda Farm, and supporting a large staff and volunteer team involved in East West Bookshop, Ananda Community, Ananda centers and meditation groups in the Bay Area, Ananda music, and a vital, lively theater arts program.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

Warm spring weather is coaxing thousands of tulips into flowering earlier than expected at the at the Crystal Hermitage Gardens at Ananda Village. Tulip Festival organizers are encouraging people to visit early if they want to experience "Peak Bloom."The construction fence around the new Condon skatepark came down early last week. Members of Grass Valley's skate community shared their thoughts with KVMR's Claudio Mendonca. 

In this Sunday service talk from Ananda Village, N...

In this Sunday service talk from Ananda Village, N...

With Nayaswami Jyotish, recorded at Ananda Village...

With Nayaswami Jyotish, recorded at Ananda Village...

With Asha Nayaswami, recorded at Ananda Village on...

With Asha Nayaswami, recorded at Ananda Village on...

We can make a real difference in the world as channels of light. This is a weekly gathering that provides a safe container for all to join together on the side of the Infinite Goodness with the sole purpose of uplifting our world. Every Tuesday night at 8(ET) on YouTube Join together with fellow Light Warriors around the globe to raise the vibration of our planet with healing light. Hosted by visual artist and Kriyaban Yogi Palehorse (Krishna Chandra Das) Teachings, techniques and affirmation inspired by Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda and Ananda Village.Learn More About Paramhansa Yogananda and Ananda School of Meditationhttps://www.ananda.orgPalehorse Podcast, Meditations and Online Storehttps://seekersoftheeternal.com

The is a very special podcast that kicks of the Ananda Teachers Series of episodes beginning with our guest Nayaswami Narayan from Ananda Village, CA at Crystal Clarity Publishing. Narayan is a fellow a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and a beloved teacher with Ananda Worldwide. At Swami Kriyananda's request, (Founder of Ananda) Narayan and his wife Dharmadevi moved to Los Angeles and became the spiritual directors of Ananda Los Angeles in 2010. Prior to that, they lived at Ananda Village in Northern California. There, Narayan helped manage the publishing arm of Ananda, called Crystal Clarity. Narayan and Dharmadevi were made Ananda ministers, Lightbearers, and Kriyacharyas by Nayaswami Jyotish. And earlier this year they were called back to the Ananda Village community where they now continue to serve through Crystal Clarity publishing.    The conversation opens in learning about the history and high-minded principles of Ananda Village which is a thriving spiritual community of over 250 residents that was established in 1969 and is rooted in the teachings of Awakened Master Paramhansa Yogananda. Narayan shares with us the essence and wisdom behind ‘The Yoga of Abundance' which is an 8-week course currently available from the Ananda School of Meditation that offers lessons on the sacred science and art of abundance. These lessons offer powerful clarity and spiritual wisdom that we can put into practice in our lives on our quest for Self-realization, while at the same time becoming money magnets with the ability to draw to ourselves what we need, when we need it, without being attached to material wealth. These teachings open us up to the beauty of life, setting us on our course to become even minded and cheerful in every situation, without fear of loss or failure. ~ Bliss to you friends!   Links ‘The Yoga of Abundance' 8wk Online Course https://tinyurl.com/5fyh7yp3   Crystal Clarity Publishing https://www.crystalclarity.com/   Ananda School of Meditation Resources: https://tinyurl.com/4wacvvrv   Palehorse Online Store • Guided Meditations • Patreon Community https://linktr.ee/palehorse108   — Chris Parks (Krishna Chandra)

Asha Nayaswami was a spiritual seeker since her early youth. While studying at Stanford University in 1969, she heard Swami Kriyananda speak for the first time. “I knew the moment he walked into the room that he possessed the consciousness I had long been seeking.”She soon became a founding member of the new community Swami was starting near Nevada City, California, called Ananda Village, based on Yogananda's dream of world brotherhood colonies for “simple living and high thinking.”Swami Kriyananda placed Asha in the role of teaching and counseling soon after her arrival. She also served as Swami's correspondence secretary and personal assistant for many years.She has served as one of the spiritual directors of Ananda Palo Alto since 1987, guiding the development of Ananda's work in the San Francisco Bay Area, including helping to launch Living Wisdom Schools and Ananda Farm, and supporting a large staff and volunteer team involved in East West Bookshop, Ananda Community, Ananda centers and meditation groups in the Bay Area, Ananda music, and a vital, lively theater arts program.Asha is a Nayaswami. In 2009, she took vows in the renunciate order that Swami Kriyananda founded. (“Naya” means “new” in Sanskrit). You will often recognize a nayaswami by the rich blue color they wear. “Blue suggests calmness, kindness, and an expansive consciousness,” writes Swami in A Renunciate Order for the New Age. This new renunciate order is very much like the ancient swami order in spirit, but is a new expression for an age of higher awareness. Its emphasis is on positive renunciation—a joyful expansion to Infinity. The vows of the new renunciate order.Asha's most recent book is Swami Kriyananda: Lightbearer, published in 2019. She is also author of Ask Asha: Heartfelt Answers to Everyday Dilemmas on the Spiritual Path; Loved and Protected: Stories of Miracles and Answered Prayers; and Swami Kriyananda As We Have Known Him, a collection of more than 200 stories by people who have been touched by his teachings and spiritual friendship.Please enjoy my conversation with Asha Nayaswami.

Recorded at Ananda Village on April 2nd, 2023 with...

Recorded at Ananda Village on April 2nd, 2023 with...

Many readers will know that Ananda Village was mostly destroyed by a huge forest fire in 1976. Devi and I were new parents with an eleven-day-old infant when the flames devoured our home, our clothes, and virtually all of our possessions. In meditation this morning I was remembering that day and contemplating some of the cherished lessons I learned.

Many readers will know that Ananda Village was mostly destroyed by a huge forest fire in 1976. Devi and I were new parents with an eleven-day-old infant when the flames devoured our home, our clothes, and virtually all of our possessions. In meditation this morning I was remembering that day and contemplating some of the cherished lessons I learned.

Sunday Service with Erin Vinacco at Ananda Village...

Sunday Service with Erin Vinacco at Ananda Village...

Join me and author Joseph Selbie as we talk about his new book, Break Through the Limits of the Brain were he connects the dots between the discoveries of neuroscience and the meditation-born spiritual experience, as well as offering proven and practical ways to tap into the life-changing, life-enhancing treasure house of our superconscious potential. Please donate and Help support my channel. Thank you https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=S9HELHULPMHTQ Joseph Selbie makes the complex and obscure, simple and clear. A founding member of the meditation-based community Ananda and dedicated meditator for over forty years, he has taught yoga and meditation throughout the United States and Europe. He lives with his wife at Ananda Village near Nevada City, California. About: Michael Philpott Michael is a Psychic Medium and has given readings to people in Canada US and the Caribbean. Michael is a Reiki Master for over 20 yrs. with clinical experience and teaches Intuitive Diagnosis for health professionals and is classically trained chef and former personal trainer and is the host of the popular podcast call The Metaphysical Mentor Show. Contact me through my social media or email me at michael@michaelphilpott.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5mSbeHemKiHhvBimJvWBww https://www.facebook.com/michael.philpott.3133 https://www.instagram.com/themetaphysicalguy/

Our brain forms many automatic neural circuits including those that support our breathing, heartbeat, and digestion. Here we explore how to create new neural circuits that put us in touch with the larger energetic field of infinite intelligence. Joseph Selbie, a dedicated meditator for nearly 50 years, has taught meditation and yoga throughout Europe and the United States. He is a founding member of Ananda, a meditation-based community and spiritual movement inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda. He resides with his wife at the long-standing Ananda Village near Nevada City, California. He is the author of The Yugas: Keys to Understanding, The Physics of God: How the Deepest Theories of Science Explain Religion and How the Deepest Truths of Religion Explain Science (New Page Books 2021) and Break Through the Limits of the Brain: Neuroscience, Inspiration, and Practices to Transform Your Life (New Page Books 2022)Interview Date: 7/29/2022 Tags: Joseph Selbie, brain science, neural circuits, The Gorilla Experiment, psychedelics, meditation, nonlocality, M-theory, near death experience, Max Planck, Hans-Peter Dürr, introspection, affirmations, hong-sau meditation, Spirituality, Science

Joseph Selbie, a dedicated meditator for nearly 50 years, has taught meditation and yoga throughout Europe and the United States. He is a founding member of Ananda, a meditation-based community and spiritual movement inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda. He resides with his wife at the long-standing Ananda Village near Nevada City, California. He is the author of The Yugas: Keys to Understanding, The Physics of God: How the Deepest Theories of Science Explain Religion and How the Deepest Truths of Religion Explain Science (New Page Books 2021) and Break Through the Limits of the Brain: Neuroscience, Inspiration, and Practices to Transform Your Life (New Page Books 2022)Interview Date: 7/29/2022 Tags: Joseph Selbie, brain science, the brain's filtering system, angels, multiple personality disorders, the mind, sensory input, nonlocal mind, emotional body, negative neural brain circuits, quantum field of intelligence, astral body, Meditation, Spirituality, Science

Chris (Palehorse) and Jason D'Rocha share the progress and latest vision for the growing SOTE Web3 community, along with discussions about personal takeaways from the recent conversations with special guests Robert Ryan and Luke Brown. Chris also shares insights and a reading from Paramhansa Yogananda and lessons from his teachers at Ananda Village about overcoming suffering and living without fear.

Break Through the Limits of the Brain, the new book by Joseph Puru Selbie, delves into the scientific support for the existence of a subtle, nonlocal reality that strongly suggests that we exist simultaneously in both a subtle and physical reality—and that our thoughts, life force, emotions, and memories originate nonlocally. Meditation is a central theme of the book—what it is, how to do it, why it works, its physical, mental, and emotional benefits as measured by neuroscientists, and how it rewires the brain for superconscious awareness. The book offers proven practices for bringing superconscious awareness into one's life for success, energy, health, peace of mind, and happiness. Bio Selbie makes the complex and obscure simple and clear. A dedicated meditator for over forty years, he has taught yoga and meditation throughout the US and Europe. He has also been an avid follower of the unfolding new paradigm of science—with groaning bookshelves to show for it—and he is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidenced-based discoveries of science and the ancient experience-based discoveries of the mystics. His previous book, The Physics of God, with a foreword by the internationally known quantum physicist, Dr. Amit Goswami, is a concise and easy-to-understand description of the emerging new unity between science and religion. Selbie maintains several blogs, including Intersections, which explores how spirituality connects with culture and science. He has also authored, The Yugas, a factual look at India's tradition of cyclical history, and a sci/fi fantasy series, The Protectors Diaries, inspired by the abilities of mystics. Joseph Puru Selbie is a founding member of Ananda—a meditation-based community and spiritual movement inspired by Paramhansa Yogananda. He lives with his wife at Ananda Village near Nevada City, California. Website: www.JosephSelbie.com

Chris and Jason explore additional teachings on "Uplifted Consciousness" that Chris received during his time with the teachers at Ananda Village. This episode features sacred teachings and a guided visualization that invites us to experience the divine quality of Bliss that exists within us and is always flowing to us.

The Physics Of God, M-theory, Everyday Miracles & You with Joseph SelbieLivestreaming Thursday, 21 July 2022 at 7:00 AM PST/10:00 AM EST on OMTimes Magazine Facebook, OMTimes Radio & TV Facebook, or OMTimesTV YoutubeDoes God exist? Can we prove that scientifically? Is heaven a hologram? Do we have the ability to create miracles? M-Theory, and the power of your personal conviction… these are just some of the topics that Sandie will be discussing with lecturer and author Joseph Selbie, Author of The Physics of God: How the Deepest Theories of Science Explain Religion and How the Deepest Truths of Religion Explain Science this week on What is Going Om.JOSEPH (PURU) SELBIE is the author of The Physics of God a unification of science and religion, and The Yugas, a factual look at India's tradition of cyclical history. An avid follower of the unfolding new paradigms of science, he is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidenced-based discoveries of science and the ancient experience-based discoveries of the mystics.A dedicated Kriya meditator for nearly 50 years, Joseph Selbie has taught yoga and meditation throughout the US and Europe helping people to understand and find their own spiritual potential—and helping them understand how the expression of their spiritual potential ushers into the world an unstoppable wave of peaceful consciousness.Joseph lives with his wife at Ananda Village, a spiritual community in Northern California. Joseph, also known as Puru, is a founding member of Ananda Sangha and has served in many leadership and teaching roles. Joseph is also the founder and CEO of Tristream, a web development, marketing and application design firm.Connect with Joseph at http://www.physicsandgod.com/#JosephPuruSelbie #ThePhysicsOfGod #SandieSedgbeer #WhatIsGoingOMVisit the What Is Going OM show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/what-is-going-omConnect with Sandie Sedgbeer at https://www.sedgbeer.comSubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OMTimesTVLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

Chris shares his spiritual and meditative retreat at the Ananda Village in Sierra Nevada, California.

Selbie makes the complex and obscure simple and clear. A dedicated meditator for over forty years, he has taught yoga and meditation throughout the US and Europe. He has also been an avid follower of the unfolding new paradigm of science—with groaning bookshelves to show for it—and he is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidenced-based discoveries of science and the ancient experience-based discoveries of the mystics. Selbie has also authored, The Yugas, a factual look at India's tradition of cyclical history, and a sci/fi fantasy series, The Protectors Diaries, inspired by the abilities of mystics. Selbie is a founding member of Ananda—a meditation-based community and spiritual movement inspired by Paramhansa Yogananda. He lives with his wife at Ananda Village near Nevada City, California.

Drupada Macdonald began his spiritual search in 1981 at the age of 22, when he began studying the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. By the age of 23 he moved to Ananda Village in California, founded by Swami Kriyananda, based on Yogananda's teaching, and the practice of Kriya yoga. Also at this time he began his study of astrology. In 1989 he moved to the Ananda Assisi center in Italy, where he began to give astrology readings and classes. Since 1995, Drupada has been a full time astrologer, having given over 10,500 readings. His goal is to use the sacred stellar science as a guide for spiritual growth, and transformation. He now resides in Nevada City, California, and travels extensively to give classes and astrology readings. Drupada has made a deep study of both the philosophy and the calculations of Vedic astrology. He has studied the writings of prominent astrologers, with special emphasis on the writings and teachings of Sri Yukteswar, Paramhansa Yogananda, and Swami Kriyananda (author of Your Sun Sign as a Spiritual Guide). Drupada's approach to astrology centers on the potential he sees in each horoscope for personal growth and for overcoming the specific karmic patterns that are most actively present in this incarnation. He is an extraordinary Vedic astrologer, a deep soul and in this convo he connects  the fundamentals of Vedic astrology, the chakra system, and how we are all part of this divinely orchestrated Universe.   This is such a beautiful conversation that will spark your hearts especially if you have studied any type of astrology, esoteric wisdom, kriya yoga, or are just metaphysically curious.   Studies with Drupada brings clarity, hope, and insight on how best to realize one's highest potential.   CONNECT WITH JANET: http://www.janetnamaste.com JOIN THE SOUL STAR MEMBERSHIP: https://www.janetnamaste.com/soulstar IG - @janet.namaste + @rawrealtalks_ YouTube - www.youtube.com/janetnamaste Support the show: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNamasteLoveShoppe

In this episode we had the immense pleasure of welcoming David Eby back to our podcast to delve deeper into the incredible work that he is doing in the music community. David has an inspiring and freeing approach to music making, and shares with us how we can cultivate a state of being that allows us to truly connect to the music and our audience from a place of joy and love. This episode left us both with warm open hearts. David Bio: David Eby received his Bachelor of Music degree and Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Paul Katz of the Cleveland Quartet. He went on to earn his Masters of Music degree from Indiana University where his principal teacher was Janos Starker. He is the founding cellist of Pink Martini and his recordings include Sympathique with Pink Martini, Mystic harp 2, Secrets of Love, Relax: Meditations for Flute and Cello, Song of the Nightingale and the Finding Happiness soundtrack for Hansa Productions.  In 2001 he became the Music Director at the Ananda Village in Northern California where he explored the realms of music, consciousness, inspiration, discovering the steps for achieving a consistently inspired performance. David is the cellist of the Bodhi trio, and performs with the Oregon Symphony and Portland Cello Project. He is on faculty at Lewis and Clark College, is a Teaching Artist for the BRAVO Youth Orchestra and is the director of the Advanced Strings at Oregon Episcopal School. He lives in Southwest Portland and teaches Workshops for the Inspired Musician. Show Notes: Princeton- Sound Journey Lewis and Clark  Bill Neill Autobiography of a Yogi Tedx Talk  David playing conceret with Speigle im Speigle  Brené Brown- Atlas of the Heart 

Selbie makes the complex and obscure simple and clear. He is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidence-based discoveries of science and the ancient experience-based discoveries of the mystics. A dedicated meditator for nearly fifty years, he has taught yoga, meditation, and universal experiential spirituality throughout the US and Europe. He has also been an avid follower of the unfolding new paradigm of post-materialist science—with groaning bookshelves to show for it. Selbie has authored The Physics of God, a unification of science and religion, and The Yugas, a factual look at India's tradition of cyclical history. Selbie is a founding member of Ananda—a meditation-based community and spiritual movement inspired by Paramhansa Yogananda. He lives with his wife at Ananda Village near Nevada City, California. Books: The Yugas: Keys to Understanding Our Hidden Past, Emerging Energy Age and Enlightened Future - Today's view of history cannot account for ancient anomalies, such as the Pyramids and advanced knowledge contained in India's Vedas. But in 1894, an Indian sage gave us an explanation not only for our hidden past but for the trends of today and for our future enlightenment - the 24,000-year yuga cycle. The Physics of God: How the Deepest Theories of Science Explain Religion and How the Deepest Truths of Religion Explain Science Website: physicsandgod.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Interview with Joseph Selbie on "The Physics of God". Interview recorded February 26, 2022 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Love and Relationships - What's going on in culture today that is making connection so challenging? Is it our approach, the status of the world, not enough time? There are no accidents, but this clip is part of a spontaneous intimate conversation between Asha Nayaswami and I before her actual interview began. It is pure gold in my view. Quite enlightening as to why dating, coupling and coming together and staying together is such a challenge at this time in history. Enjoy. Asha's actual full interview will air soon. Asha was a spiritual seeker since her early youth. While studying at Stanford University in 1969, she heard Swami Kriyananda speak for the first time. “I knew the moment he walked into the room that he possessed the consciousness I had long been seeking.” She soon became a founding member of the new community Swami was starting near Nevada City, California, called Ananda Village, based on Yogananda's dream of world brotherhood colonies for “simple living and high thinking.” Swami Kriyananda placed Asha in the role of teaching and counseling soon after her arrival. She also served as Swami's correspondence secretary and personal assistant for many years. She has served as one of the spiritual directors of Ananda Palo Alto since 1987, guiding the development of Ananda's work in the San Francisco Bay Area, including helping to launch Living Wisdom Schools and Ananda Farm, and supporting a large staff and volunteer team involved in East West Bookshop, Ananda Community, Ananda centers and meditation groups in the Bay Area, Ananda music, and a vital, lively theater arts program.

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Me? Live in a tepee? In the early years of Ananda Village, before we had the resources to build houses, we looked to the Native American culture for solutions in creating homes.

Me? Live in a tepee? In the early years of Ananda Village, before we had the resources to build houses, we looked to the Native American culture for solutions in creating homes.

Sunday Service at Ananda Village with Nayaswami Pr...

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Sunday Service at Ananda Village with Erin Vinacco...

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Next week Ananda will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. We took possession of the land we now call Ananda Village on July 4, 1969.

Next week Ananda will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. We took possession of the land we now call Ananda Village on July 4, 1969.

Sunday Service at Ananda Village with Nayaswami Pr...

Sunday Service at Ananda Village with Nayaswami Pa...

Sunday Service at Ananda Village with Tyagis Dr. P...

Last week a dear friend of ours from India visited Ananda Village for the first time. What a wonderful experience it was showing her around and explaining to her the many aspects of this remarkable community.

Last week a dear friend of ours from India visited Ananda Village for the first time. What a wonderful experience it was showing her around and explaining to her the many aspects of this remarkable community.

Christmas Sunday Service at Ananda Village with Ba...

Avital has been helping hundreds of people around the world discover truth and happiness for over 13 years through yoga, healing, and dance. It is her wish to help others see the light of their soul and feel the love that already exists in this universe. That light and love can help us find inner freedom. After double majoring in Engineering and Dance at Washington University in St. Louis, she landed a job at Microsoft in 2001. Her whole life's goal was to do well in school so she could get a great job. After reaching her life goal at 22, she had to figure out what she was living for after that. So she did what many other young seeking adults do, she hit the road to travel the world with a backpack. As she practiced yoga postures in the middle of hostels or jungles, or on the most beautiful beaches of the world, people often approached her to teach them. It was a great joy to share something she loves, and to help bring inner peace to many people. The travels shifted her paradigms about life toward, what she was soon to learn, were the philosophies of yoga. Dance seemed to sparkle its way into her travels as well, as she was often invited to train with professionals. In Mexico, after her first dance of salsa ever, a local professional salsa dancer invited her to train with him for a competition in a month, convinced they would win. Two weeks into her trip in India, she was performing Bollywood at a nationally televised Miss South India pageant.  In 2004, Avital became a certified Ananda Yoga® Instructor. She settled in Santa Barbara, California, and immediately founded an outdoor yoga business, managed yoga and fitness programs at the YMCA, and became a teacher trainer. she also had some fun teaching and performing Bollywood and Salsa. Longing to share the deeper aspects of yoga postures and the spiritual path, Avital moved to Ananda Village. There she has worked as an Ananda Yoga Teacher Trainer and the Sales and Marketing Director for Crystal Clarity Publishers, Ananda's publishing company. she have been sharing yoga, healing, and spiritual dance at Ananda, around the world, and on the World Wide Web.  With a desire to work with people one-on-one, she has started offering Energy Healing and spiritual counseling through Tarot Readings. The energy healing draws from Ananda's Level 2 Healing training, Pranic Healing, and her intuition. She might be one of the only Tarot Readers who combines universal ancient wisdom derived from the Bhagavad Gita with how to live fully today! Avital recently authored and published a book - "Healing Happens: Stories of Healing Against All Odds"