"No matter which way you turn a compass, its needle points to the north," the Master said. "So it is with the true yogi. Immersed he may be in many outer activities, but his mind is always on the Lord. His heart constantly sings: 'My God, my God, most lovable of all!' "

Paramahansa Yogananda

Sayings of Paramahansa Yogananda p. 87

Dear Jackie,

We are grateful for your active participation in our elections on Sunday, March 24, and for all the volunteer work that you are doing to support our Center and the upcoming Center Tour. We will be cleaning and making minor repairs to the DC Center on Saturday, April 6, in preparation for the upcoming monastic visits. Also, there are fliers about the Center Tour in the lobby that you can take and post around your local cafes, yoga studios, anywhere else where people may be receptive to Guruji's message.

We are looking forward to an inspiring month with two monastic visits to our Center, on April 14 and April 19-21. Please see the details below.  

Jai Guru.

Gauri Prakash-Canjels

Coordinator

Greenfield Monastics to Lead Our Services

The nuns from the SRF Greenfield retreat center in Front Royal, Virginia, will lead our morning services on April 14. Light refreshments will be served afterward, and all are welcome.

Center Tour Schedule

We are blessed to have Brother Govindananda and Brahmachari Neil visiting us April 19 - 21 to lead inspirational programs and meditation classes, as well as conduct a Kriya Yoga initiation. Please see the complete schedule of events below. Additional information, including how to register to attend the Kriya ceremony can be found on our website.

Friday, April 19

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. New Member Registration / Book Room / Kriya Registration Tables open

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Public Lecture with Guided Meditation. All are welcome.

8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Reception with light refreshments

8:30 – 9:30 p.m. New Member Registration /Book Room/ Kriya Registration Tables and Individual Meditation Room (Chapel) open

Saturday, April 20

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. New Member Registration / Book Room / Kriya Registration / Kriya Fruit & Flower Tables open

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Meditation

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break

10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Technique Review Class I *

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Break

11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Technique Review Class II *

12:30 – 3:00 p.m. New Member Registration / Book Room / Kriya Registration / Kriya Fruit & Flower Tables and Individual Meditation Room (Social Room) open

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Closed

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Kriyabans attending Kriya Ceremony make offerings and are seated

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Kriya Yoga Initiation Ceremony **

Sunday, April 21

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. New Member Registration Table open

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Kriya Yoga Review Class **

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Meditation Service. All are welcome.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sunday Service. All are welcome.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sunday School with Brachmachari Neil in Bookroom

12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Reception with light refreshments

12:15 – 1:45 p.m. New Member Registration / Book Room Tables and Individual Meditation Room (Chapel) open

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Satsanga

* Open to SRF Lessons students: Please bring your Lessons or Kriyaban card

** Open to eligible SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans: Please bring your Kriyaban card

Greenfield Conducted Weekend Retreat

There will be a conducted weekend retreat April 25-27 at the 4H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia. Please see the Greenfield website for registration information.

Service Readings This Month

April 7: Vol. 1 #13: Peace: The Altar of Heaven

April 14: Vol. 1 #14: The Place of Money in the Spiritual Life

April 21: Vol. 1 #15: Healing by God's Unlimited Power

April 28: Vol. 1 #17: What is Love

Special Events This Month

Greenfield Nuns Lead Services

April 14

Center Tour

April 19 -21

Greenfield Conducted Weekend Retreat

April 25 - 27