Ananda LA Meditation Groups in
Your Neighborhood

Ananda Los Angeles oversees local meditation groups in several different locations around Los Angeles, Orange County, The Inland Empire, and Northern San Diego County.

What is a Meditation Group

A meditation group is a gathering of people interested in meditating together and supporting each other spiritually. There is no “typical” or rigidly structured format for a meditation group, except, of course, at least some portion of the time is spent meditating! Before or after meditating together, groups may have a general discussion, book study, practice affirmations or healing prayer, watch or listen to inspirational material, special events, or any number of other activities—including time for general socializing.

Attend a Group

If you would like to attend a group, just show up, no advance registration is necessary (though if you are coming for the first time, you may want to call in advance to ensure the group is indeed meeting that night).

Groups typically meet either weekly or bi-weekly either in member’s residences or in nearby public spaces. Meditation group leaders volunteer their time and efforts. There is no cost to join a meditation group. Regular attendance is entirely optional and you can attend any group, no matter how near or far from your residence, to which you feel drawn.

Start a Group

If you would like to find out more about how you can help start a group in your area, please contact us at our main phone number or email address and we would be glad to guide you. A specific interest in the teachings of Yogananda and Ananda is the only requirement to start or co-lead a group of your own—plus a generous dose of willingness!

You Are Invited!
Open House / Introductory Nights

Each Neighborhood Meditation is having an Open House / Introductory Evening in August or September. If you‘ve never been to one of our weekly meditations, or would to re-start your practice, these Open Houses are a great way to get started. You‘ll receive a brief introduction to meditation, meet your leaders, and have an opportunity to socialize with other like-minded members. Snacks and beverages will be served. Check out each group below to see their Open House / Introductory Night. (You don‘t have to attend an Open House to get started. If you can’t make it that night, just come whenever you can!)

Open House Dates

August 25th	West Hollywood / Hancock Park
September 1st	San Gabriel Valley (Pasadena, Glendale, Arcadia, Monrovia)
September 2nd	Westlake Village / Thousand Oaks
September 8th	San Pedro
September 9th	Venice
September 11th	Arcadia
September 13th	Torrance
September 22nd	Long Beach
September 23rd	Irvine