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.

A special meal will be available for purchase in the Amrit Café, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Please RSVP if you are planning to come to the special meal,

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.

There is no fee for the satsang.

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 Mahashivaratri, the great night of Shiva, the mantra Om Namah Shivaya will play continuously in Shaktinilaya Hall. The Bhagavan Nityananda Temple will be open for meditation.

The night of the new moon in late February is especially sacred to Lord Shiva. On this day, the merit of each repetition is said to equal the merit of a thousand repetitions at other times.

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, 5:00–6:00 p.m.

To help us be better prepared to welcome you, please RSVP by Monday, February 24 if you are planning to come for the dosa dinner.

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.

Families with children up to 12 years of age are warmly invited to participate in this satsang to learn about and experience the power of Siddha Yoga chanting.

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

Registration required: Please click to register.

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. Chanting is a natural way to tune in to the frequency of love. The sweetness of chanting stills the mind, dissolves worries, and opens the heart.

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.

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.

Join us for a morning of seva, selfless service, dedicated to supporting various departments at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland. The transformative spiritual practice of seva is a way to express our gratitude to the Siddha Yoga Gurus for establishing and sustaining the Ashram. Seva is love in action.  Find out more about seva and seva opportunities at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

Participants may stay to sing the Kundalini Stavaha at 12:15  in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple at 12 Noon.

Lunch will be available for purchase at the Amrit Cafe. Please RSVP to help us plan for the meal.

Participants may stay to recite the Kundalini Stahava in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple at 12 Noon.

All ages are welcome.

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.

We’ll come together to clean and beautify the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland as we begin our week of celebrations for the ashram’s 50th Anniversary. The transformative spiritual practice of seva is a way to express our gratitude to the Siddha Yoga Gurus for establishing and sustaining the ashram. Seva is love in action.  Find out more about seva and seva opportunities at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

Participants may stay to sing the Arati in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple at 5:45 p.m.

Dinner will be available for purchase in the Amrit Café at 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to help us plan for the meal.

Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a Siddha Yoga Satsang.

All ages are welcome.

Join us as we celebrate fifty years of satsang and spiritual practices at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland. The Ashram was established by Baba Muktananda on April 28, 1975.

A Siddha Yoga satsang is a priceless opportunity to study the Guru’s teachings in an environment steeped in the grace of the Siddha Yoga Gurus. In this satsang, we will engage in the practices of chanting, meditation, darshan, and dakshina.

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.

Dinner will be available for purchase in the Amrit Café at 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to help us plan for the meal.

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.

In this satsang, we will reflect on the history and impact of the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland as it approaches its golden anniversary. The Ashram was established by Baba Muktananda on April 28, 1975, and is sustained by the grace of the Siddha Yoga Gurus.

The satsang will include shares from members of the sangham as well as time for us all to journal and share about the Ashram’s impact on our lives. We will also meditate and chant.

Please a journal and pen or pencil.

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.

Swami Muktananda created the Ashram Daily Schedule as a means to fortify and sanctify the Ashram environment. Strengthen your sadhana by participating in the Siddha Yoga practices that have been performed regularly at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland since its founding fifty years ago.

The day will begin with the recitation of Shri Guru Gita and end with the Arati in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple. Throughout the day you will engage in the spiritual practices of seva, meditation, and chanting. 

To support your practices, there will also be time for gentle movement. An art activity will be available for families.

Ashram Day Fee: 

• Ages 25 and over: $15

• Ages 13 to 24: $5

• Ages 12 and under: no fee

Lunch is also available for purchase in the Amrit Café on the day of the event.

Registration required: Please click to register.

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.

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

In this satsang, we will celebrate the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland on its 50th anniversary. We will hear stories from the sangham about the Ashram’s impact on their lives and envision its future as we carry on the legacy of the Siddha Yoga Gurus’ grace. We will also engage in chanting and a special arati in the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple.

After the satsang, a special meal will be available for purchase in Amrit Café. Please RSVP to help us plan for the meal.

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.

There is no fee for this event.

This special recitation honors the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland on April 28, 1975.

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.

Refreshments will be available for purchase in the 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.

You are warmly invited to participate in the Siddha Yoga Audio Satsang in Celebration of Baba Muktananda’s Birthday. Find out more…

Brunch will be available for purchase in the Amrit Cafe before the satsang.

Fee and Registration required. Registration will close at midnight, Friday May 2.

Baba Muktananda’s birthday is a joyous occasion to experience the bliss and freedom inherent in the teachings and practices Baba imparted to seekers all over the world.

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.

A Special Meal will be available for purchase in the Amrit Café at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please RVSP to help us plan for the meal.

There is no fee 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. After the satsang, families are invited to enter the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple for the Kundalini Stavaha chant.

No fee or registration required.

Please join us for a Chanting and Meditation Session at the Outdoor Meditation Hall in Shambho Meadow. Everyone, young and old, is welcome to this event produced and hosted by Young People.

We will be chanting in a call and response fashion. As we chant sacred sanskrit syllables set to music, we are drawn to higher levels of awareness.

The Outdoor Meditation Hall will have chair seating. Please bring your own cushions.

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.

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, 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.

Please join us for Seva Saturday: a morning devoted to the spiritual practice of seva from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

During the practice of seva, we have a practical means to put the Siddha Yoga teachings into action. Read more about seva and seva opportunities at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

All ages are welcome.

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.

Join us for this event at the Outdoor Meditation Hall in Shambho Meadow to celebrate Gurumayi’s Birthday and to participate in the Siddha Yoga practices of chanting and meditation.

Seating will be under canopies, so there will be plenty of shade. There will be both chair seating and ground seating. Ground covering will be provided. Please bring any cushions or blankets you may need.   See more…

8:45 a.m. Shambho Meadow opens
9:00–10:00 a.m. Amrit Café open for chai and scones
10:00–10:20 a.m. Welcome Orientation for those new to the Siddha Yoga path
10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon Satsang

Please RSVP to supports our preparation for this joyous 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.