Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma
7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation
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Power of Harmony - International Day of Yoga celebration
Jun 23, 2018 9:00am-1:00pm (ended)
In honor of International Yoga Day, the MA Center is hosting a FREE day of yoga for adults and children over age 10, to experience the power of harmony through yoga & meditation, practicing the Amrita Yoga technique and IAM Meditation. We'll have special activities and modifications to the yoga practice for kids and seniors as well as a separate children's program.
**No registration required. Please arrive by 9:00 AM to sign in and find a place in the hall, so that we can begin the day promptly at 9:30 AM.
Schedule for the day:
9:00 am: Welcome and sign Amrita Yoga Waiver.
9:30 am: Demonstration on how to use a neti pot, followed by a discussion on yoga and fasting
10:15 am: Intro to Amrita Yoga and Asana practice
11:15 am: Guided IAM (Integrated Amrita Meditation technique) meditation practice. Chai & Snack Break
12:00 pm: Talk on a Vegetarian lifestyle and eating for yoga.
12:30 pm: Reflection Circles & Closing
Schedule for Children's Program:
10:00 am: Yoga class
10:40 am: Healthy Snacks for Kids
11:00 am: Dance
11:30 AM: Learning sanskrit letters and pronunciation for simple mantras
12:00 PM: Games with yoga poses
12:30 PM: Closing & Reflection on Amma's messages
More about International Day of Yoga:
On December 11th, 2014, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly established 21st June as the International Day of Yoga with a record 177 co-sponsoring countries. The goal of this day is to promote wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing Yoga for the health of the world population. Yoga also brings harmony in all walks of life and thus is known for disease prevention, health promotion and management of many lifestyle-related disorders.
For more information, email MA Center Events
Friday
Apr
26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Apr
27
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Apr
27
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Creekside Building (upstairs room) at MA Center San Ramon.
Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary.
“The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular... more ›
Saturday
Apr
27
5:30pm - 8:00pm
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect informally with old and new friends.
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is NOT required. “Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can... more ›
All are welcome to join us on Saturdays, an RSVP or pre-registration is NOT required. “Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can... more ›
Sunday
Apr
28
8:30am - 9:30am
Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community members.
'Archana' means chanting and glorifying the divine name. 'Lak' means 100,000... more ›
Tuesday
Apr
30
6:00pm - 8:00pm
6 - 8pm Pacific Time.
Swami Dayamritananda Puri will explore the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' written by Bhagawan Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. The format for the class is a short meditation and spiritual discourse, followed by a few Bhajans led by Swamiji and Arati.
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The Daily Programs are not open to the public at this time.
Our daily spiritual practices at the Main House include:
Morning Archana
Mondays-Fridays: 5 AM
- 108 Names of Amma
- 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam
Saturdays-Sundays: 5 AM & 6 AM
- 108 Names of Amma
- 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam
Evening Bhajans
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans, Devotional singing
- Closing prayers and Arati
Monday : 7:45 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 pm
Saturday: Part of the regular Saturday program. If there is no Saturday program, 7:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 pm