Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

In this satsang, we will prepare for Sweet Surprise 2025 by listening to a talk by Siddha Yoga meditation teacher Swami Ishwarananda called “The Power of Listening to Learn—The Power of Learning to Listen.”

We’ll be participating via an audio webcast produced by the SYDA Foundation. After the audio webcast, we will chant and meditate.

If you are new to the Siddha Yoga path, you are invited to attend a Welcome Orientation, which will occur 30 minutes before the satsang. The orientation includes a brief introduction to the Siddha Yoga path and to the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

No fee or registration required.

The Ashram will be closed on Wednesday, December 25.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

On January 1, Sweet Surprise will be held via live video stream on the Siddha Yoga path website and in Siddha Yoga Ashrams, meditation centers, and chanting and meditation groups. In Sweet Surprise, we will receive Gurumayi’s Message for 2025.

The New Year schedule at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland will include (please visit us again for time confirmation):

• Morning chai available for purchase in the Amrit Café before before Sweet Surprise.

• Sweet Surprise 2025 via live video stream will be from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 9:00 a.m.
  Please be in your seat in Shaktinilaya Hall by 6:50 a.m.

• Refreshments available for purchase in the Amrit Café following Sweet Surprise.

• Shri Guru Gita recitation will start approximately two hours after the conclusion of Sweet Surprise.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

In this Siddha Yoga satsang, designed especially for families with children 12 and under, families will engage with the Siddha Yoga teachings and practices together, such as chanting and meditation. After the satsang, families are invited to enter the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple for the Kundalini Stavaha chant.

No fee or registration required.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Please join us at this second scheduling of Sweet Surprise 2025. More information will be available soon.

No fee or registration required.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

The Day of Siddha Yoga Practices is a full-day event. Please be prepared to be at the Ashram for the entire day.

This event is for people of all ages. 

Elements of the day include

• Recitation of Shri Guru Gita, followed by breakfast

• Reflection and journaling on Gurumayi’s teaching 

• Hatha yoga stretches

• Siddha Yoga Sadhana Circles 

• Seva projects

• Chanting and meditation

Please bring the following items:

• a journal and pen or pencil

• your meditation cushion or asana

Ashram Day Fee:

• Ages 25 and over: $15

• Ages 13 to 24: $5

• Ages 12 and under: no fee

Breakfast (à la carte) and lunch ($15) will be available for purchase in the Amrit Café.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

In this Siddha Yoga satsang, designed especially for families with children 12 and under, families will engage with the Siddha Yoga teachings and practices together, such as chanting and meditation. After the satsang, families are invited to enter the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple for the Kundalini Stavaha chant.

No fee or registration required.

Mahashivaratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, carries the blessings of a great boon bestowed by Lord Shiva for the benefit of all. The boon is that on this night the power of each repetition of the great mantra of Shiva--Om Namah Shivaya--is magnified a thousandfold.

Read more about Mahashivaratri.

A special meal will be available for purchase in Amrit Café, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

If you are new to the Siddha Yoga path, you are invited to attend a Welcome Orientation, which will occur 30 minutes before the satsang. The orientation includes a brief introduction to the Siddha Yoga path and to the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

No fee.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

In this event, especially designed for those new to meditation, participants will be guided through each aspect of Siddha Yoga meditation, including posture, breath, and mantra. See more…

No fee for this event.

Dosa dinner will be available for purchase in the Amrit Café, December 7, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

The Muktananda Dhyana Saptah is an opportunity to spend a day in silence, focused fully on the practice of meditation. Find out more…

Fees and registration are required for this event.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

In this Siddha Yoga satsang, designed especially for families with children 12 and under, families will engage with the Siddha Yoga teachings and practices together, such as chanting and meditation. There will be a dancing saptah as part of this satsang. During a dancing saptah, the continuous chanting of the name of God is accompanied by dancing in a circle in a series of measured steps as an act of devotion and a joyful experience of meditation in motion.

After the satsang, families are invited to enter the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple for the Kundalini Stavaha chant.

No fee or registration required.

This event is for young people ages 13 to 30. The focus of this day will be the Siddha Yoga practice of seva, selfless service.

Throughout the day you will engage in the Siddha Yoga practices of meditation, chanting, and seva. To support your practices, there will be time for reflection, journaling, movement, and discussion. You will also have opportunities to share with each other about your understanding and experience of a teaching from Gurumayi on the spiritual practice of seva.

Please bring the following items:

• a journal and pen or pencil

• your meditation cushion or asana

You may wish to purchase a Lunch with your registration. Lunch is also available for purchase in Amrit Cafe on the day of the event.

Ashram Day Fee:

• Ages 25 and over: $15

• Ages 13 to 24: $5

• Ages 12 and under: no fee

For more information, please contact Families@syaoakland.org.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Please join us at this satsang where we will chant the divine name and meditate.

If you are new to the Siddha Yoga path, you are invited to attend a Welcome Orientation, which will occur 30 minutes before the satsang. The orientation includes a brief introduction to the Siddha Yoga path and to the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

No fee or registration required.

Shri Guru Gita (The song of the Guru) is a hymn that honors the Guru and describes the Guru-disciple relationship. See The Significance of Shri Guru Gita on the Siddha Yoga path website.

Shiva Arati (The worship of Shiva) will be sung in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.

Brunch will be available for purchase in Amrit Café following the recitation of Shri Guru Gita.