Learn to Meditate - Auckland

Ananda has been sharing these teachings worldwide for over 50 years, offering a practical, down-to-earth approach to meditation that integrates naturally into daily life.
We offer a supportive, uplifting environment where you can begin — or deepen — your journey with confidence and clarity

A practice that genuinely transforms

In a world that moves quickly, meditation offers a way to slow down, reconnect, and find a deeper sense of calm and clarity. These are timeless, proven techniques based on the original techniques of Paramhansa Yogananda author of Autobiography of a Yogi
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Build a lasting practice

Leave with a complete system you can use independently, every single day, for life.

Gain clarity & focus

Learn to work with the mind — without fighting it — and notice real improvements in daily life

Go deeper if you wish

This course is also the first step on the path of Kriya Yoga — for those called to explore further

What's Included

Everything you need to meditate deeply

Complete system

A full, stand-alone meditation course you can use for life.

6 hours live

3 × 2-hour interactive, in-person sessions in Auckland.

Textbook included

Lessons in Meditation by Nayaswami Jyotish Novak — yours to keep.

Lifetime access

Revisit our online platform and course materials whenever you need a refresher.

Personal support

Direct contact with your teachers — during the course and beyond

Community

Post-course support and ongoing connection with fellow practitioners.

Most people want to meditate but don't know how to do so

— Paramhansa Yogananda

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The Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Release all tension

Learn simple, powerful techniques to dissolve physical and mental tension so you can settle into genuine stillness.

Deepen your focus

Train your attention inward and discover a quality of concentration that grows stronger with every sitting.

Uplift your feelings

Cultivate joy, calmness, and inner peace as natural expressions of your deepening meditation practice.

Live the practice

Bring the stillness of meditation into your everyday life — your work, relationships, and each ordinary moment.

Session & events

Upcoming course in Auckland

Venue: Quaker Hall, 115 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden Auckland
Starting Saturday 23 May — three consecutive weeks, two hours each — building toward a complete and lasting practice.
Format: 3 sessions, 2 hours each
Dates & Times: 3 Saturdays starting 23 May 10.00am – 12.00 noon.
Course Fees: $150

Course fee

$ 150

Includes textbook & personal support

Reflections

"Something in me has shifted. I feel clearer, calmer, and more connected. The journey has only just begun, and I’m genuinely excited to see where it leads."

— Hayley, Pongakawa

"Kavita is a wonderful teacher who understands meditation deeply — and has a beautiful gift for helping you slow down and contemplate what lies beneath the surface - Tina, Hastings."

— Tina, Hastings

"I've just finished my first session — and I've practised meditation before — but returning to the foundations of posture, breathing, and deep relaxation has completely refreshed my practice. I'm looking forward to the rest of the course"

— Hayley, Pongakawa

Meet your teachers

Learn from a supportive team with decades of experience in the path of Kriya Yoga and the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

Julian Dean | Technique & Focus

A former Olympian who provides practical tools to manage your energy and stay calm under pressure.

Kavita Parshotam | Wisdom & Clarity

With 30+ years of experience, she makes the deeper purpose of meditation easy to understand and apply to daily life.

Shellee Mischewski | Relaxation & Music

Uses chanting and the music of Swami Kriyananda to help you unwind and settle into a quiet inner space.

Have a question? Let's chat

Contact Kavita : 021 213 8215

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