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.

https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/kriya-intro-26-10/
09/09/2026

https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/kriya-intro-26-10/

This experiential workshop is for anyone who’d like to learn more about Kriya Yoga, the core practice mentioned often in the “Autobiography of a Yogi,” the well-known spiritual bestseller by Paramhansa Yogananda. No prior knowledge of yoga or meditation is required, only a sincere interest. No...

Healthy Spine & Balanced Life Yoga Workshop 9th Oct – 5:00 PM to 11th October – 5:00 PMRestore Spinal Health • Cultivate...
09/09/2026

Healthy Spine & Balanced Life Yoga Workshop

9th Oct – 5:00 PM to 11th October – 5:00 PM

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

08/08/2026

Paramhansa Yogananda on likes and dislikes

The lesson of reincarnation is to neutralize the waves of likes and
dislikes, of desire and aversion. We do this by the expression of
kindness, forgiveness, and compassion to all, and by steadfast
contentment in the Self.
The light of practical sympathy dispels the darkness of separation and enables you to see all hearts tied with one golden cord of divine love.
One who extends his love to friends and enemies alike finds the duality of love and hate vanish, and he beholds only the presence of one love
everywhere.

30/07/2026

Guru Poornima in Mandir at Ananda Kriya Yogashram , Mulshi, Pune

30/07/2026

Guru Poornima in Mandir at Ananda Kriya Yogashram in Watunde , Mulshi Pune

https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/kriya-intro-26-08/
25/07/2026

https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/kriya-intro-26-08/

This experiential workshop is for anyone who’d like to learn more about Kriya Yoga, the core practice mentioned often in the “Autobiography of a Yogi,” the well-known spiritual bestseller by Paramhansa Yogananda. No prior knowledge of yoga or meditation is required, only a sincere interest. No...

Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day (or Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas) is celebrated annually on July 25. It honors the h...
25/07/2026

Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day (or Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas) is celebrated annually on July 25. It honors the historic meeting on July 25, 1920, when Mahavatar Babaji visited Paramahansa Yogananda ji in Kolkata to bless his mission of bringing Kriya Yoga to the West.

Babaji told Yogananda, "You are the one I have chosen to spread the message of Kriya Yoga in the West".

Step away from stress, noise, and routine. Join us for the International Yoga Day Retreat & Lifestyle Immersion a deeply...
13/06/2026

Step away from stress, noise, and routine. Join us for the International Yoga Day Retreat & Lifestyle Immersion a deeply restorative experience of traditional yoga, breathwork, meditation, and conscious living in nature.

📅 19th – 28th June 2026 (Flexible entry: Join any day)

📍 Ananda Kriya Yogashram, Mulshi, Pune

Hatha Yoga & Pranayama, Meditation & Mindfulness, Yogic Cleansing (Jal Neti), Nature Walks & Trekking, Sattvic Meals & Deep Rest.

Investment: ₹3000 per day. Open to beginners & experienced practitioners.

Spots are filling up - Secure yours today!

📞 WhatsApp: +91 90110 69792

*International Yoga DAY Retreat & Lifestyle Immersion* Join Any Day Between 19th June – 28th JuneA Journey into Traditio...
31/05/2026

*International Yoga DAY Retreat & Lifestyle Immersion*

Join Any Day Between 19th June – 28th June
A Journey into Traditional Yoga, Breath, Nature & Conscious Living

📅 19th June – 5:00 PM to 28th June – 5:00 PM
📍 Ananda Kriya Yogashram, Watunde, Mulshi, Pune

Celebrating International Yoga Day through the spirit of authentic yogic living

International Yoga Day, observed on June 21st, honors the timeless wisdom and transformative power of yoga a science developed in India thousands of years ago to unite body, mind, and spirit. Yoga was never intended merely as physical exercise, but as a complete path of inner balance, awareness, and conscious living.

Inspired by this spirit, the International Yoga Retreat & Lifestyle Immersion is designed as a practical and experiential journey into traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama, meditation, yogic cleansing, nature connection, and mindful daily living.

In today’s world of constant stimulation, screen exposure, stress, irregular routines, and physical inactivity, many people experience fatigue, mental restlessness, poor posture, reduced mobility, and emotional imbalance. The spine gradually weakens, breathing becomes shallow, and the nervous system remains in a constant state of tension.

According to classical yogic teachings such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, steadiness in the body creates steadiness in the mind. Modern science now confirms what ancient yogis intuitively understood when movement, breath, rest, and lifestyle become balanced, the nervous system regulates, clarity improves, and vitality naturally returns.

This retreat offers a simple yet powerful yoga routine that participants can continue at home long after the immersion ends. The practices combine yoga asanas, spinal strengthening, breath awareness, pranayama, meditation, yogic cleansing processes, nature-based mindfulness, and discussions on yogic lifestyle and simple Ayurveda.

Each day includes invigorating asana sessions, pranayama, Jal Neti, guided meditation, mindful rest, sattvic meals, and opportunities for silence, reflection, and connection with nature. Participants will also experience nature walks, trekking, star gazing, discussions on yogic philosophy, and introduction to Kriya Yoga.

This immersion is open to all ages and does not require previous yoga experience or a particular fitness level. Participants may join flexibly according to their schedule — for a single day, weekend, several days, or the complete retreat experience.

Retreat Includes

• Traditional Hatha Yoga Asana Practice
• Spinal Mobility & Body Strengthening
• Pranayama & Breath Awareness
• Jal Neti & Yogic Cleansing Processes
• Meditation & Mindfulness Practices
• Introduction to Yogic Lifestyle & Ayurveda
• Nature Walks & Trekking
• Star Gazing & Spiritual Discussions
• Sattvic Vegetarian Meals
• Deep Rest & Nervous System Reset

Flexible Participation Options

🌿 One Day – ₹3000
(Join any day between 19th June – 28th June)

Daily Schedule Highlights

• Morning Jal Neti & Pranayama
• Yoga Asana Sessions
• Yogic Lifestyle & Ayurveda Discussions
• Relaxation
• Nature Walks & Trekking
• Evening Stretching Sessions
• Kadha Time & Sattvic Meals
• Star Gazing & Open Spiritual Discussions

Every asana session includes mantra chanting and meditation before and after practice.

What to Bring

• Comfortable loose-fitting clothes
• Handkerchief / small towel
• Yoga mat & bricks (if available)
• Trekking shoes or comfortable footwear
• Umbrella / rain protection for monsoon weather
• Openness to explore and learn

This retreat is not simply about practicing yoga for a few hours each day. It is an opportunity to experience yoga as a way of living through movement, breath, awareness, simplicity, nature, and inner balance.
Give yourself time away from noise, pressure, and routine and reconnect with clarity, vitality, and stillness.

📞 Contact / WhatsApp: +91 90110 69792

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...

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Watunde
Pune
412115

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