Ananda Meditation Retreat

Ananda Meditation Retreat A lush green, tranquil and beautiful retreat and ashram located in the Sahyadri foothills of Pune.

We share the ancient wisdom teachings of Sri Paramhansa Yogananda through the medium of meditation, yoga, healing, nature based activities and lots more.

13/05/2026
Healthy Spine, Balanced Life Yoga WorkshopMay 15 @ 11:00 am - May 17 @ 11:00 amHealthy Spine & Balanced Life Yoga Worksh...
24/04/2026

Healthy Spine, Balanced Life Yoga Workshop
May 15 @ 11:00 am - May 17 @ 11:00 am

Healthy Spine & Balanced Life Yoga Workshop

15th May – 11:00 AM to 17th May – 11:00 AM

Restore Spinal Health • Cultivate Daily Balance • Live with Awareness

In today’s lifestyle of long sitting hours, screen exposure, and constant mental engagement, imbalance gradually reflects in the spine and overall wellbeing. Weak posture, reduced mobility, stress, and irregular routines slowly lead to stiffness, fatigue, and loss of natural energy.

This immersion is designed to restore both spinal strength and lifestyle balance through a practical and holistic yogic approach.

Participants will experience gentle spinal mobility, core strengthening, and alignment practices to rebuild support for the body, along with breath-based techniques that calm the nervous system and improve focus.

We are also offering Pranayama & Breath Awareness practices to deepen breathing and regulate inner balance, Jal Neti (traditional cleansing technique) for clearer breathing and mental freshness, and nature-inspired meditation to reconnect with stillness, stability, and inner quiet.

Inspired by classical wisdom such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, this workshop integrates movement, breath, and lifestyle awareness so yoga becomes a way of living not just a practice.

This is not about temporary relief, but about building a strong spine, stable mind, and balanced daily life.

📍 Location: Ananda Kriya Yogashram, Watunde, Mulshi, Pune

💰 Investment: ₹6000

07/04/2026

Easter Message
By Sri Paramhansa Yogananda
(Inner Culture, April-June 1942)

On this Easter occasion I hope all of us living in these times realize the real
significance of the resurrection of Christ.
The world is buried beneath the tomb of hate, war, and selfishness. I pray a new
world be resurrected from beneath its hiding darkness.
Each of us must strive to resurrect his soul from all limitation. After war we must
help to establish a democratic world of real brotherhood under the fatherhood of
truth. We can do so if we keep on continuously improving our lives physically,
mentally, and spiritually.
Jesus showed that by lovingly and doggedly pursuing God in meditation and finding
Him, we can perform the apparently impossible – immortalizing the human body.
The body is a shadow of the Spirit and therefore by wisdom can be made into Spirit.
Through the example of Jesus, through Self-Realization techniques and the
teachings [sic] of India who specialized in practical religion, we must learn to achieve
the highest of all scientific and human aspirations – the finding of immortality in this
apparently mortal body.

Balance Life Through Yoga Lifestyle3rd April – 11:00 AM to 5th April – 11:00 AMIn today’s fast-moving world, imbalance r...
13/03/2026

Balance Life Through Yoga Lifestyle
3rd April – 11:00 AM to 5th April – 11:00 AM

In today’s fast-moving world, imbalance rarely happens suddenly. It develops gradually through irregular sleep patterns, long screen hours, emotional pressure, unhealthy food habits, and constant mental activity. Over time, the body begins to show signs such as fatigue, restlessness, poor digestion, disturbed sleep, and mental overload. What many people experience today is not simply physical exhaustion, but a deeper lifestyle imbalance.

Many people practice yoga for an hour each day, yet spend the remaining hours in habits that disturb the natural rhythm of the body and mind. True yoga was never meant to remain only on the mat; it was designed as a way of living.

According to classical yogic teachings such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, balance arises through conscious routines, moderate diet, steady breath, and harmony between effort and rest. The way we wake, eat, breathe, move, and rest directly influences the quality of our energy and clarity of mind.

Modern science now confirms what ancient yogis understood intuitively. When daily rhythms align with natural biological cycles, the nervous system stabilizes, digestion improves, and mental clarity increases. When lifestyle becomes conscious, vitality naturally returns.

Balance Life Through Yoga Lifestyle is designed as a practical immersion to help participants reconnect with the natural intelligence of the body and mind. Through simple yet powerful yogic tools, participants learn how to integrate yoga into everyday life so balance is experienced throughout the day, not just during practice.

During this immersion, participants will explore the root causes of back discomfort and how posture habits, stress, and muscular imbalance affect spinal health. Gentle spinal mobility practices and Sukshma Vyayam will help release stiffness and restore natural movement in the body.
Breath awareness plays a central role in this immersion. Through pranayama and conscious breathing techniques, participants will experience how the breath can calm the nervous system, improve focus, and cultivate greater awareness in daily life.

The program also introduces simple yogic purification practices such as Jal Neti, supporting clearer breathing, heightened sensory awareness, and mental freshness.

To deepen inner stillness, participants will explore nature-inspired meditation practices that cultivate patience, resilience, and a calm, steady mind.

Carefully guided asana sequencing will support spinal decompression, alignment, and structural balance. Each movement is practiced with awareness so the body gradually rebuilds strength while remaining relaxed and balanced.

Sessions conclude with deep guided relaxation, allowing the body and nervous system to fully integrate the practices, creating space for restoration and mental clarity.
This immersion is not about quick fixes or temporary motivation. It is about developing sustainable habits that support long-term wellbeing.
By the end of the program, participants will gain practical tools to create a balanced routine, regulate stress through breath, support digestion and sleep, and cultivate a more centered and peaceful mind.

Location:
Ananda Kriya Yogashram
Investment: ₹6000

Give your lifestyle conscious attention and allow yoga to become a living experience, not just a practice...

18/02/2026

Sounds of Nature at Ananda Kriya Yogashram , watunde, Pune

Wishing all a blessed Mahashivaratri.
15/02/2026

Wishing all a blessed Mahashivaratri.

Hatha for Harmony: Yoga for Your Daily LifeA 2-Day Immersion into Traditional PracticeSubheading:Ancient Techniques for ...
14/01/2026

Hatha for Harmony: Yoga for Your Daily Life
A 2-Day Immersion into Traditional Practice

Subheading:
Ancient Techniques for Modern Living Build Strength, Cultivate Calm & Transform Your Daily Routine

Description:
Experience the holistic power of traditional Hatha Yoga in this special 2-day immersion designed specifically for your everyday life. Drawing from yoga's authentic roots, we'll practice time-tested techniques that build physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance giving you practical tools to create harmony in your daily routine.

Inspired by the steady presence of mountains and the rhythm of nature, this immersion blends structured practice with the wisdom of the natural world. Just as a mountain stands firm through seasons, and a river flows with consistent grace, you too will cultivate a practice that grounds you in stability while moving fluidly through daily life.

Nature is not just a place, but a state of being. We’ll draw from its timeless teachings to infuse your practice with resilience, presence, and organic flow helping you build an unshakable foundation that supports you both on and off the mat.

Daily Journey Includes:

* Hatha Yoga & Suksham Vyayam
Gentle systematic exercises and traditional postures to awaken, strengthen, and align your body building a foundation for daily vitality and natural movement.

* Pranayama & Breath Awareness
Cleansing and energizing breathing techniques to calm your nervous system, increase focus, and carry mindful awareness into every moment because how you breathe is how you live.

* Jal Neti & Purification Practices
An introduction to yogic cleansing for clearer breathing, heightened senses, and mental freshness a simple ritual for daily renewal, like morning dew refreshing the earth.

* Nature-Inspired Meditation
Grounding mindfulness practices that draw from the stillness of natural surroundings learning from the patience of mountains and the flow of rivers to nurture resilience and inner quiet you can return to anytime.

* Practical Daily Integration
How to weave these elements into a personalized morning or evening routine that sustains energy, balance, and presence throughout your day making yoga not just something you do, but how you live.

Why This Matters for Your Daily Life:

In the flow of daily life, we so often meet the demands of the world for work, for family, for obligations that we are left with no time to meet ourselves. This immersion is a sacred pause, a conscious effort to carve out space from the rush and turn inward. Here, we will gently lay aside our outer roles and, through the medium of yoga, make a devoted effort to understand, listen to, and reconnect with the self that resides beneath the doing. It is a journey back to your own center.

True yoga doesn't end when you roll up your mat. It lives in how you stand, breathe, focus, and respond to life's moments. By aligning with nature's rhythms steady like a mountain, adaptable like a stream you learn to move through your day with more intention, less tension, and authentic harmony. This immersion is your pathway to making yoga a living, breathing part of your everyday existence.

You’ll Leave With:

* A stronger, more flexible, and balanced physical foundation
* Breathwork and cleansing practices to reset energy and focus daily
* A personalized mini-routine combining movement, breath, and mindfulness
* Practical understanding of traditional Hatha for lifelong practice
* A deep sense of steadiness and harmony in body and mind
* The ability to carry nature's calm and yoga's wisdom into every interaction, task, and quiet moment

Dates: February 6th 10 am – February 8th 11am, 2026
Location: Ananda kriya yogashram, watunde, mulshi, Pune
Contact details +91 9011069792
Full 2 Day Workshop Investment: ₹6000
Includes all sessions, a take-home practice guide, Jal Neti pot (for first-time participants), and PDF practices for continued daily integration.
What to Bring:
Your yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water bottle, small towel, and openness to explore.
(if you mam your own yoga mat happy to bring it)

Perfect For:
Beginners seeking authentic foundations and experienced practitioners wanting to deepen their daily practice and reconnect with yoga's natural roots, access for all age.

Give yourself 2 mornings that will transform not just your practice, but how you move through your world...

31/12/2025

Old sorrows and disappointments must be buried beneath the sepulcher of the past year. Those dark bandits of discouragement must not remain any longer to steal the wealth of your desire to succeed.

Every day in the New Year must become an altar for the God of new living, new achievements in wisdom, and new joy. Every day in the New Year must bring hope and cheer to yourself and all humanity.

Christmas 8 hr meditation 2025 . A blessed time at Ananda Kriya Yogashram , watunde Pune
22/12/2025

Christmas 8 hr meditation 2025 . A blessed time at Ananda Kriya Yogashram , watunde Pune

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Pune
412115

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