Teapot Yoga

08/31/2026

07/26/2026

Wild fires are raging near my house, which has been alarming overall and also exacerbating the existential dread I had been feeling for some time. The fact that this is also the year my parents house burned to the ground makes it a particularly spicy combo.

I noticed myself falling into old coping patterns, trying to numb myself from feeling what is a very natural response to destruction, terror and fearful circumstances.

And yet. I am fortunate to have a strong relationship with my sadhana (spiritual practices) and kept at it even when I did not feel like it, and when it felt completely futile as my mind only wanted to focus on the news I had been compulsively consuming.

Today was a sort of breakthrough, with two deep meditations which allowed me to feel a sense of peace and joy I had not felt in some time. Probably since being in California last month.

Joy is within you. And within me.

May all beings be at peace.
May all beings be safe.
May all beings be content.
May all beings feel loved.

07/19/2026

I bow to Lord Krishna 🙏🤍

This powerful chant has accompanied me since I started meditating with . I would listen to playing this chant, sing along, and go into meditation.

When I first got a harmonium earlier, it was the first chant I learned to play and is a go-to because it's so conducive to going into stillness!

May all beings awaken into Christ/Krishna Consciousness 🌏💚

Thank you, Swamiji, thank you Guruji ✨🕉️

07/11/2026

Rise, rise inner sun! 🌞

There are as many reasons to feel down as there are reasons to be happy.

So, why not be happy?

This is easier said than done, but every step in the direction of joy will bring more of it. We start from where we are, even if that place is very low.

The world will still be what it is. Do what you need to do, what you feel has to be done, and do it with contentment in your heart.

It may take some effort to rebuild our inner filters. Isn't it worth it? Don't we all want to be happy?

Find joy in all things, and joy will fill your heart and spill out to impact those around you 🙏✨

07/05/2026

Nature is joy! God is joy!

I had fun capturing some of the natural beauty (much of it enhanced by human intervention, still natural beauty!) of Ananda while I was and for the Centennial.

I added some thoughts inspired by the gorgeous surroundings I made my way through.

Thank you Swamiji and thank you worldwide sangha for making these scenes and moments of inspiration possible for all of us to enjoy.

May your awareness of beauty bring more and more beauty into your life!

Life Mantra by Swami Kriyananda

07/04/2026

I love all of the different ways that Ananda's vibration is expressed through the various altars that are present at temples, shrines and meditation spaces across the world.

Here are some pictures I took while visiting Ananda at Palo Alto, Ananda Village and the Seclusion Retreat.

The last one is my home altar which changes quite often. It's fun to bring new energy to the space regularly ☺️🙏✨

What does your altar look like? Has any altar you've seen recently inspired you? Show me your creative altar expressions 🥰

Love, Evara

07/02/2026

Dear worldwide divine friends!

I met so many of you at Ananda Village during the Centennial celebrations, some for briefer moments than for others. Whether we had a brief exchange or a longer chat, it was such a joy to see our beloved Swamiji and Master's love in all of your faces and eyes, radiating out through the windows of your souls! 💖

Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm, encouragement and deep commitment to the path of inner joy with me.

May our masters continue to bless you with a deepening sense of interconnectedness, oneness, focus and sweet determination in your service, your sadhana and your entire lives!🎉

And may the light within us spread to bless the entire world ✨🙏 🌏

Aum Aum Aum 🕉️🕉️🕉️

spiritual family

05/26/2026

Singing, playing, enjoying the sweetness of nature 🙏✨