Community Living Programs
Full Immersion

With the Full Immersion Program you will be involved in service projects during the mornings and afternoons five days of the week, in addition to required participation in the morning and evening spiritual practices (sadhana).

The minimum stay is two weeks and spaces are limited, especially during the summer months. This program is available only to those who have participated in the Seva Program at Ananda Assisi, or in a similar program in one of the other Ananda centers or meditation groups.

A Typical Day on the Ananda Full Immersion Program

Spiritual Practices and Study Group for Seva and Full Immersion Programs

Each week there are one or more meetings exclusively for the participants in this program. After practicing together the energization exercises, chanting and meditation, the group will discuss topics that relate to the universal teachings of Self-realization and to spirituality in daily life. Topics can include:

• The ancient teachings of India and her spiritual masters
• The Four Yogas: Bhakti, Karma, Gyana, Raja
• How to deal with negative energies and environments
• How to stay calm and centered under pressure
• How to practice and get the most out of spiritual affirmations
• The qualities of a truth seeker
• The common struggles of devotees on the spiritual path
• How Ananda Yoga can help you improve your meditation
• Devotional chanting and the practice of kirtan.

Pilgrimages and Excursions

Ananda’s location near Assisi is not casual: We love being in the spiritual heart of Italy, near many churches, shrines, mountains, caves, and pathways where St. Francis lived. There will be half-day and some full-day pilgrimages planned throughout the year, as well as excursions to nearby natural sites (lakes, waterfalls, sea), and cultural exhibitions (art, music).

How to Register for This Program

Acceptance in this program depends on the number of spaces available for the period for which you apply. You will be expected to participate in the meditation practices twice each day during your stay and to participate in all of the Full Immersion activities and classes. Click here for the Application Form. If you need help or more information, please call (+39) 0742.813620 or write to anthonyfrancisoconnell@hotmail.com.

Application Form and Questionnaire (PDF)

Accommodations and Program Cost

The cost for this program is € 50.00 each week, for a minimum of two weeks, or € 150.00 for an entire month. This includes your food, lodging and all activities.

“A beautiful program, with both calm moments and intense work. Sometimes at the end of a full day of activity, the body is tired, but the soul rejoices because it has shared with others the desire to build something together, to work for the “light.” The moments when our group prays and meditates together complete our day of service, which has included not only projects but also music, joy, and smiles.” ~Corrado

“Before I entered the Full Immersion program I had done many kinds of work. But always in my heart I felt the desire to live with spiritual friends who share my ideals. In this program I was able to actually experience all kinds of yoga practices: meditation, devotion, study, postures, selfless service done with attention-- all of these a part of the search for the one friend behind all friends: God.” ~Samuele

Find out all about the Community Living Programs.

For information and reservations:
info@ananda.it   Tel: +39 0742-81.36.20   Fax: +39 0742-81.35.36

Ananda is located in the tranquil hills of Umbria, Italy on “Strada Statale 444” between Assisi and Gualdo Tadino. It is the largest retreat center in Europe for Yogananda’s teachings.

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