Sharing joy in everyday living
Stories, reflections, and practical wisdom from the Ananda New Zealand community.
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Living in the Age of Energy: Reflections from our Kriya Yoga Retreat in Taupo
Explore the transition into Dwapara Yuga with reflections from Kavita on the recent Ananda NZ retreats. Discover the joy of Kriya Yoga, community, and service.
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Disciples of Paramhansa Yogananda: Bringing Kriya Yoga to Auckland
Disciples of Paramhansa Yogananda bring Kriya Yoga meditation and the householder spiritual path to Auckland. Discover how the Master’s presence is already unfolding in the city.
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My 3 “Go-To” Self-Healing Techniques from the Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda
Learn three simple, life-changing healing techniques from the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. With 30+ years of practice, I’m sharing the practical tools I rely on to recharge energy, stay resilient, and heal from the inside out.
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Build Friendships First: The Foundation of Spiritual Community
At Ananda New Zealand, we recently spent time exploring a theme that sits at the very heart of the spiritual path – Friendship. Paramhansa Yogananda taught that friendship is the purest form of love. In almost every other human relationship, there is some element of compulsion or duty, but in true friendship, there is only…
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A New Birth at Ananda New Zealand: Learning to Let God Do the Work
Discover how Ananda New Zealand is navigating a season of ‘new birth.’ Explore spiritual principles like Nishkama Karma and seeing God as the Doer to transform daily work into joyful service
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Inspiration from Paramhansa Yogananda: Timely Message for the New Year
From a bustling house full of guests to a quiet retreat for New Year’s Eve: Discover the “hidden treasure” I found that offered the perfect perspective for 2026. A story about service, solitude, and a timely message from Master.
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Christmas Meditations with Ananda NZ
Make your heart a cradle where Christ can be born again.” Discover the spiritual heart of the season with AnandaNZ. Whether you come for one hour or eight, join us in this sacred tradition of silence, chanting, and inspiration to feel the “Christ-Peace descending into every tissue and cell.”
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Realising the Christ Presence
Christ must come in the cathedral of silence. Christ must be born in the cradle of each loving heart. So, instead of enjoying just the material aspects of this Christmas celebration, make your heart a cradle where Christ can be born again.
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A Conspiracy of Grace: 30 Days in the Future Saints Club
Discover how a simple 30‑day experiment in rising early revealed unexpected strength, joy, and God’s grace—and how you can join the Future Saints Club.
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The Time Traveller’s Dictionary: 4 Words You’ll Be Using in 2030
Ever feel like Ananda speaks in a secret code? We aren’t trying to be obscure—we’re just early adopters. Here are four ancient words that act as keys to a modern spiritual life (and why I predict you’ll be using them by 2030).