Welcome!
The New York City Center is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, a world-wide religious movement founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.
The purpose of Self-Realization Fellowship is to disseminate a knowledge of definite scientific techniques of yoga meditation for attaining direct personal experience of God.
“May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy Love in all hearts.” - Paramahansa Yogananda
As Paramahansa Yogananda has said,
“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 the law of invisible vibratory exchange of group magnetism.”
Announcements & Special Events .
May 17-20: Registration opens on Monday, February 5 at 9 am for our annual Monastic-Led Silent Weekend Retreat, held from May 17-20 at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, NY.
Garrison Institute is a beautifully renovated former Capuchin monastery located on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, surrounded by forest and fields. It is about fifty miles north of New York City. The serene ambience of the Institute, its picturesque surroundings and the various trails, ponds, meadows, and scenic overlooks on its grounds are conducive to deep meditation and silent spiritual retreat.
We look forward to sharing the joy and spiritual fellowship of the upcoming retreat with you this spring.
Please click here to access the registration page.
Sunday, April 7: The Inspirational Service on Sunday, April 7, at 11:00 am will be led by Sister Usha.
Saturday, April 13: A One-Day Online Retreat on the theme of Divine Health, led by SRF/YSS members, will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 11:00 am-6:00 pm. The retreat will include periods of chanting and meditation, as well as affirmation practice and a recorded talk by Brother Saralananda. The video of the retreat will be available for viewing until Tuesday, April 16 at 1:00 am.
Sunday, April 14: The Young Adults Group will meet on Sunday, April 14 at 12:15 pm in the third floor social area. All young adults, ages 18-40, are invited to join in this hour of fellowship and discussion, followed by a vegetarian lunch.
Saturday, April 20: The monthly Six-Hour Online Meditation, led by SRF/YSS members, will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm. The service will include inspirational readings, and periods of chanting and silent meditation. There will be a thirty minute intermission at 2:00.
Sunday, April 21: Please join us on the third floor after the service from 12:00-1:00 for our monthly Fellowship Social. A vegetarian lunch will be served and all are welcome! This is a great way to get to know each other and share spiritual fellowship.
Awake: The Life of Yogananda
This ground-breaking documentary is an unconventional biography about the Hindu Swami who brought yoga and meditation to the West in the 1920s. Paramahansa Yogananda authored the spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi,” which has sold millions of copies worldwide and is a go-to book for seekers, philosophers and yoga enthusiasts today. By personalizing his own quest for enlightenment and sharing his struggles along the path, Yogananda made ancient Vedic teachings accessible to a modern audience, attracting many followers and inspiring the millions who practice yoga today.
To view the movie trailer click here.
For more information, visit the film’s website by clicking here.
Free Literature
Not a student? Click here to sign up for the lessons or pick up an application at the Center.
An Introduction to Self-Realization Fellowship and Application for the Lessons
Discover Your Soul's Infinite Potential
Free booklets can also be mailed to you by clicking here.