Ananda Meditation Center
Relax
Meditate
Smile
anandasouthbay.org
of the South Bay in Torrance, (Los Angeles)
My name is Turiya and I’m the founder and spiritual director of Ananda Meditation Center. I was born in Los Angeles and raised in Redondo Beach. I’m a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, and a certified instructor of Ananda Yoga and Meditation. I continue to receive instruction and inspiration several times per year at The Expanding Light Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Nevada City, CA.
The teachings of yoga as presented to the west by Paramhansa Yogananda are a way of life for me. It is my greatest honor and joy to share them with you. I have shared these teachings in diverse settings including; various yoga centers, The Church of Religious Science, Kaiser Permanente Hospitals, Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, the Wellness Community in Redondo Beach, and South Bay Adult School. I also have a blog on meditation and spiritual matters. Visit RelaxMeditateSmile.com
Dear Friend,
We have created this center so that you might share in the joy we feel ourselves. I say "we" because these gatherings would not be available to you now, if not for the willingness and faith of the great souls who have selflessly offered their valuable time, energy, and money to make this possible. Most of all, my gratitude goes to Paramhansa Yogananda, his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda, and our teachers at Ananda Village for being the inspiration and guidance behind all of this. Through the blessings of God and Guru our joy continues to deepen, and we look forward to sharing this with you.
The non-sectarian path of Kriya Yoga has transformed my life in ways I could never have imagined. All the classes we offer, whether they are hatha yoga, yoga meditation, or philosophy, are based on the scientific path of Self-realization; Kriya Yoga brought to the west by Paramhansa Yogananda. For this reason all of our classes work together harmoniously, supporting various aspects of life. If your immediate needs are more practical, you might consider one of the study groups we offer. If you want a deeper sense of who you are, or a deeper experience of the divine within you, our beginning meditation course is truly wonderful. Our Ananda yoga classes and drop-in meditation for beginners, fit nicely right in-between these, to keep you relaxed and centered all week long.
Paramhansa Yogananda brought yoga teachings that were practical and appropriate to our particular time and need in the West. He addressed every aspect of living in this world, from healthy relationships as parent, child, and friend, or as laborer, shopkeeper, teacher, minister, or monk. Through these teachings Ananda Meditation Center offers dynamic support for all aspects of life. The quality of our outer lives is really an expression of our own consciousness within. Our main purpose here then, is to help you re-connect with your "inner center," so you may experience your own divine nature. Once we connect with this inner paradise, our outer life naturally improves. Peace, Joy, and Love will awaken inside of you like cheerful spring flowers. At times it can seem this is all too good to be true, but your soul-nature is real. As Jesus put it in the Bible: "The kingdom of Heaven is within."
I look forward to meeting you. Please feel free to contact me directly with questions or comments. I also keep hours available for private instruction and spiritual counseling. (Sessions are also available via phone or internet)
with Joy!
Turiya Moore
Ananda Meditation Center of the South Bay
3774 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505
ananda@anandasouthbay.org 310-779-9131
www.anandasouthbay.org
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