Birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda: Online Meditation

This online meditation observes the birthday of Paramahansa Yogananda with two hours of guided practice in the Kriya Yoga tradition. It is led by Marty Wuttke, Spiritual Director of the Center for Spiritual Awareness (CSA), based in Lakemont, Washington, and is held over Zoom, so you can sit with the group from wherever you are.

What to Expect

The session is a special event meditation, running from 10 AM to noon Eastern Time. Rather than a short sit, it offers two hours of sustained, guided meditation, a long enough stretch to settle in and stay with the practice. It is held in honor of Yogananda's birthday and is a fitting way to spend the day if his teachings are part of your own path.

About Marty Wuttke

Marty Wuttke is the Spiritual Director of the Center for Spiritual Awareness and guides this meditation.

About Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda is the author of Autobiography of a Yogi and the founder of Self-Realization Fellowship, which he established in 1920. The Fellowship describes him as the Father of Yoga in the West and a beloved world teacher. His teaching centers on the Kriya Yoga path of meditation, and also covers the true meaning of yoga, the unity of the scriptures, and the science of prayer and affirmation. Devotional chanting and kirtan are part of the tradition he began.

Before You Go

The meditation takes place online through Zoom, and access to the two-hour session is included. It is listed at no charge. Because the session is long, it helps to find a quiet place where you can sit undisturbed for the full two hours. Keep the Eastern Time start in mind if you are joining from another time zone.