YSS Ashram - Noida

SRI SRI PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
Author of Autobiography of a Yogi

Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram - Noida

Situated in the National Capital Region of Delhi, Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram — Noida, is the youngest of the four YSS ashrams in India, dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and humanitarian work of Paramahansa Yogananda, widely revered as the “Father of Yoga in the West.” His best-selling spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi has deeply inspired millions of people across the world, including the tech giant, Steve Jobs. In fact, this was the only book that Jobs had downloaded on his iPad, and in accordance with his last wishes, the book was handed out as his final gift ...

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Sadhana Sangams (Sept.-Dec. 2023)

We welcome all YSS/SRF devotees to join us for the Sadhana Sangams that will be held from September to December, 2023. These Sangams will be held simultaneously at all or some of these venues: YSS...

“The Transformative Power of Kriya Yoga” by Swami Chidananda Giri

Swami Chidananda Giri, president and spiritual head of YSS/SRF, gave a talk on “The Transformative Power of Kriya Yoga,” at YSS Noida ashram on February 26....

An Interview With Swami Chidananda Giri

Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri, president and spiritual head of YSS/SRF, was interviewed by an English newspaper, “The Pioneer,” on various important issues affecting different strata of society...

YSS Lessons Study Group

The session begins with an opening prayer, a short inspirational reading from the Yogoda Satsanga Lessons, and a brief period of silent meditation. This is followed by a group study session, which...

Online Inspirational Satsanga: “Self-Esteem: A Spiritual Perspective”

SRF sannyasini Mukti Mata discusses the necessity of self-esteem from the perspective of the soul and what it means to be successful at fulfilling the purpose of life according to the ancient wisdom...

Paramahansa Yogananda on Drawing on Intuition to Guide Your Life

Daily we are confronted with an array of sensory distractions calling for our attention — challenging our ability to see clearly our path forward — and it’s natural to ask: “How can I know the...

May-June: How-to-Live Camps for Girls and Boys

A ‘How-to-Live’ summer camp for girls is being organized at Noida Ashram, followed by a camp for boys, to introduce them to the principles outlined by Gurudeva, and to learn a variety of skills...

Long Meditations at YSS Noida, Delhi and Gurugram - 2023

"Group meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators. Meditating together increases the degree of Self-realization of each member of the group by...

June: International Day of Yoga

The International Day of Yoga will be celebrated at Noida Ashram in June 2023. There will be a special programme for those who would like to be introduced to Yoga. All who attend will be guided...

July 3: Guru Purnima Programme in YSS NCR

"The spiritual soul contact between guru and disciple is one of eternal, unconditional divine love and friendship, bearing no taint of any selfish consideration." - Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda...

July 25: Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas

"Even a little practice of this dharma (religious rite or righteous action) will save you from great fear (mahato bhayat) the colossal sufferings inherent in the repeated cycles of birth and death.”...

Sept.: Janmashtami Meditations in NCR

The sublime teachings of Lord Krishna are enshrined in the Bhagavad Gita, of which Paramahansa Yogananda has written: “(It) is the most beloved scripture of India, a scripture of scriptures... The...