Sharing joy in everyday living
Stories, reflections, and practical wisdom from the Ananda New Zealand community.
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A Beginner’s Meditation Retreat in New Zealand: Hayley’s Honest Reflection
Read Hayley’s honest and inspiring story of discovering Kriya Yoga at a First-Timers Meditation Retreat in Rotorua, New Zealand. Learn how meditation, spiritual community, and daily practices transformed her life.
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Many Hands Make a Miracle: The Joy of Seva and Spiritual Community at Ananda NZ
Discover the joy of Seva and spiritual friendship at Ananda NZ. Together we serve, grow, and share Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings across New Zealand.
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The New Path by Swami Kriyananda: A Moment That Defines a Life
Explore Swami Kriyananda’s The New Path and discover how one extraordinary encounter can shape a life. Reflections on discipleship, divine guidance, and life’s defining moments.
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Sharing Yogananda’s Light with NZ Cast
When called to serve beyond familiar ground, faith lights the way. Julian shares how Yogananda’s teachings touched hearts at NZ Cast.
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Celebrating 11 Years of Ananda New Zealand
Celebrating Ananda New Zealand’s 11th birthday. Read how our community, rooted in the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and Swami Kriyananda is part of a global family of meditation and yoga.
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Are Your Thoughts Really Your Own? How to Tune Into Higher Consciousness
What if your thoughts aren’t your own? Discover the powerful idea from Paramhansa Yogananda that our minds are like a radio, tuning into universal consciousness. Learn simple, practical ways to change your inner “station” and shift your life from worry to joy.
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The Spiritual Power of Tithing: How Giving to God Changed My Life
Discover the spiritual power of tithing—how giving to God brought unexpected joy, trust, and abundance into my everyday life.
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Living the Prophecy: Practising Kriya Yoga Far from Its Himalayan Origin
In a quiet corner of New Zealand, a small group gathers to practise Kriya Yoga—living Babaji’s prophecy and Yogananda’s vision of spiritual community. Through friendship, shared meals, and deep conversation, they discover how these timeless teachings can shape the future
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A Disciple Meets Her Guru: What The Chosen Taught Me About Healing and Receptivity
A heartfelt reflection on the first episode of The Chosen, drawing lessons on healing, grace, and receptivity through the lens of Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings.
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A Day in the Life of a Meditation Teacher in New Zealand
People sometimes ask what it’s like to be a meditation teacher. I imagine they picture long hours of deep relaxation, watching the river go by. But most days are far messier than that—full of meals and messages, laundry and laughter, classes and conversations. Here’s a glimpse into one of these wonderfully imperfect days. It was…