Asha Nayaswami
Explore the spiritual life with Asha Nayaswami
With warmth and wisdom, Asha helps us see how spiritual teaching can be woven into daily, ordinary life. She offers practical, real-life examples to guide us, encouragement, and support for the journey of life. Her teachings are non-sectarian — sharing the truths that unite the great religions; her Sunday Services are based on texts from both the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita.
This teaching was brought to America in the 1920s by Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, "Autobiography of a Yogi," and continued by his disciple Swami Kriyananda, founder of Ananda. Asha served as Swami Kriyananda's personal secretary for many years. She is one of Ananda's most experienced and popular teachers, offering life-transforming insights into the spiritual life to seekers around the world.
Asha Nayaswami
Join Asha for a weekend of inspiration, music, and deep spiritual clarity. Together, you’ll explore the essential attitudes that support steady, joyful progress on the spiritual path, with time for discussion, reflection, and meaningful connection with Asha.
This retreat takes place at The Expanding Light Retreat in Ananda Village, a spiritual community where residents have lived, meditated, and served together for more than fifty years. The setting itself becomes part of the experience — peaceful forest paths, beautiful lakes, and sacred spaces such as Lotus Lake, the Lahiri Temple, the Temple of Light, and the magical Crystal Hermitage gardens.
Along with the retreat sessions, you’ll enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, daily meditation and yoga, and the uplifting atmosphere of a community dedicated to living spiritual ideals. It’s a chance to immerse yourself fully in a supportive environment and return home with renewed clarity and strength for your spiritual life.
January 29 – February 1, 2026
The Expanding Light Retreat • Ananda Village, Nevada City, CA
More details and registration at: www.ananda.org/expanding-light-retreat/programs-rg…
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Asha Nayaswami
Join Asha for a weekend of inspiration, music, and deep spiritual clarity. Together, you’ll explore the essential attitudes that support steady, joyful progress on the spiritual path, with time for discussion, reflection, and meaningful connection with Asha.
This retreat takes place at The Expanding Light Retreat in Ananda Village, a spiritual community where residents have lived, meditated, and served together for more than fifty years. The setting itself becomes part of the experience — peaceful forest paths, beautiful lakes, and sacred spaces such as Lotus Lake, the Lahiri Temple, the Temple of Light, and the magical Crystal Hermitage gardens.
Along with the retreat sessions, you’ll enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, daily meditation and yoga, and the uplifting atmosphere of a community dedicated to living spiritual ideals. It’s a chance to immerse yourself fully in a supportive environment and return home with renewed clarity and strength for your spiritual life. Register here www.ananda.org/expanding-light-retreat/programs-rg…
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Asha Nayaswami
Live Friday, Sept 26 · 10am PT | 1pm ET | 6pm UK | 10:30pm IST
Join Asha Nayaswami for a live Q&A exploring karma, soul lessons, and the deeper purpose behind the challenges we face.
What’s my karma trying to teach me? Why do some people suffer more than others? Why do I keep attracting the same kind of partner? These are the questions seekers everywhere wrestle with—and the conversation is open for yours too.
Bring your questions, ask live, and be part of this global discussion on karma and the soul’s journey.
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Join Asha Live Thursday Sept 12 10am PT. Live for everyone, replay for members.
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Asha will be going live on Friday Sept 5th 10am PT
Live for all, replay for channel members. Click the link to set a reminder. youtube.com/live/CwTNSRLTA7A?si=rVHtHe5Mzcne9rNF
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We’re happy to share with you a beautiful new film created by the Mulligan Brothers from the UK, who spent a couple days here filming more than six hours of interviews with Asha.
The Mulligan Brothers have created something heartfelt and inspiring, offering a glimpse of Ananda and the living teachings of Self-Realization. We hope you will enjoy this film and feel inspired to share it far and wide.
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