An online Sadhana Sangam led by YSS sannyasis was conducted from February 25 to February 27 in Hindi. This online Sadhana Sangam provided devotees an opportunity not only for spiritual rejuvenation, but also for improving their understanding and practice of Gurudeva’s teachings and meditation techniques.
Participants had the opportunity to join many fellow devotees from India and around the world in group meditations, inspirational discourses, and kirtan. Review classes on the YSS meditation techniques were available for YSS/SRF Lessons students only; whereas the group meditations and discourses were open to all.
The discourses were in Hindi only; whereas the review classes on meditation techniques were also available in English, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, and Telugu.
Schedule of Events
Time is shown in your local time zone
Please note that the Kirtan session of this sangam is available on YSS YouTube channel for viewing.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (IST)
Energization Exercises and Meditation
The meditation session began with practice of the Energization Exercises that was be performed together by following a recorded video. This was followed by an opening prayer, an inspirational reading, periods of chanting and silent meditation, and concluded with the practice of Paramahansa Yogananda’s healing technique and a closing prayer.
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (IST)
Message of Blessing from the YSS/SRF President
Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri
and
an Inspirational Talk by Swami Ishwarananda Giri
After this, Swami Ishwarananda gave a spiritual discourse on “Peace and Prosperity Through Kriya Yoga”. This programme was open to all.
6:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (IST)
Energization Exercises and Long Meditation
Online meditations are open to all.
The meditation session began with practice of the Energization Exercises that was performed together by following a recorded video. This was followed by an opening prayer, an inspirational reading, periods of chanting and silent meditation, and concluded with the practice of Paramahansa Yogananda’s healing technique and a closing prayer.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (IST)
Review of Hong-Sau Technique
YSS/SRF Lessons students were invited to join a review class on this meditation technique and receive step-by-step instructions in one of the essential techniques of the Kriya Yoga path as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda.
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (IST)
Autobiography of a Yogi - Group Study and Contemplation
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (IST)
Review of Aum Technique
YSS/SRF Lessons students were invited to join a review class on this meditation technique and receive step-by-step instructions in one of the essential techniques of the Kriya Yoga path as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (IST)
Energization Exercises and Meditation
The meditation session began with practice of the Energization Exercises that was performed together by following a recorded video. This was followed by an opening prayer, an inspirational reading, periods of chanting and silent meditation, and concluded with the practice of Paramahansa Yogananda’s healing technique and a closing prayer.
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (IST)
Inspirational Talk by Swami Chaitanyananda Giri
The topic of the talk was: A Satguru’s Promise: “To Those Who Think Me Near, I Will Be Near.”
6:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (IST)
Energization Exercises and Long Meditation
The meditation session began with practice of the Energization Exercises that was performed together by following a recorded video. This was followed by an opening prayer, an inspirational reading, periods of chanting, and silent meditation. Periods of silent meditation varied but were usually around 45 minutes long. The meditation concluded with the practice of Paramahansa Yogananda’s healing technique and a closing prayer.
This session was conducted in English and Hindi.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (IST)
Review of Energization Exercises
YSS/SRF Lessons students were invited to join this review class and receive step-by-step instructions in one of the essential techniques of the Kriya Yoga path as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda: the Energization Exercises.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (IST)
Kirtan Session
Join in a devotional chanting session led by a YSS sannyasi.
Paramahansa Yoganandaji says: “Sankirtans or musical gatherings are an effective form of yoga or spiritual discipline, necessitating intense concentration, absorption in the seed thought and sound. Because man himself is an expression of the Creative Word, sound exercises on him a potent and immediate effect. Great religious music of East and West bestows joy on man because it causes a temporary vibratory awakening of one of his occult spinal centres. In those blissful moments a dim memory comes to him of his divine origin.”
This Kirtan session is available on YSS YouTube channel for viewing.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (IST)
Energization Exercises and Meditation
The meditation session began with practice of the Energization Exercises that was performed together by following a recorded video. This was followed by an opening prayer, an inspirational reading, periods of chanting and silent meditation, and concluded with the practice of Paramahansa Yogananda’s healing technique and a closing prayer.
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (IST)
Inspirational Talk by Swami Nishthananda Giri
The topic of the talk was “Loyalty That Hastens Spiritual Progress.”
Meditation Room
Join with the participants from around the world in silent meditation
How to Access the Meditation Room
Spend some time in silent meditation with other devotees via Zoom. Even though this is a silent meditation event, we invite you to turn on your video in Zoom. This way you will be visible to the other participants. Please note, when you enter the meditation room, you will be automatically muted so there will be no disturbance to others.
For instructions on how to download and use Zoom, visit our How to Participate page.
Meditation Room Hours
The meditation room was open (timings are in IST):
Saturday, February 26
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Sunday, February 27
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Access to the Online YSS Meditation Technique Classes
Become a Student of
The
Yogoda Satsanga Lessons
The online Sadhana Sangam is open to all. However, online classes on the YSS techniques — the Energization Exercises, Hong-Sau Technique of Concentration, and the Aum Technique of Meditation — are available only to the students of the Yogoda Satsanga Lessons. (Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons students are also welcome.)
If you are not a student, we invite you to apply now for the YSS Lessons so that you may participate in the classes on these powerful techniques, which are integral to the science of Kriya Yoga taught by Paramahansa Yogananda.
Technical Support
Need Help?
YSS devotees may call us at (0651) 66 55 555 or submit queries here.
SRF devotees may submit queries to the SRF Online Meditation Center for technical support or call +1 (760) 417-6080. (Please note: long-distance charges apply.)