Who We Are

The greatest influence in your life, stronger even than your will
power, is your environment. Change that, if necessary. Until
you are mentally strong, you can never be what you want to be
without a good environment to help you. When you are having
difficulty in trying to change for the better, spiritual company
and other uplifting influences are essential.
— Paramahansa Yogananda —

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Father/Son Day at Hidden Valley

On Sat, June 16, around 65 devotee fathers and sons had a day of
spiritual fellowship, fun, and joy at Master’s Hidden Valley
Ashram. The schedule included sports, archery, meditation,
laughter, lunch, a hike and a class. We hope to have another
Father/Son day next year, please stay tuned. Read more

What does Paramahansa Yogananda say about the yogi’s way to navigate times of change?
During this weekend we will explore his thoughts and practices:

– A Yogi’s Poise Between Order and Chaos
– Making Our Work an Offering of Service
– Building Deeper Relationships
– The Mirror of Behavior
– The Social Way to Universal Consciousness
– Satsang – Answers to Your Questions
– Guided Meditations

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Dear Friends,

For almost four decades, the Self-Realization Fellowship Hidden Valley
Ashram Center has served as a spiritual haven for men from around
the world who are students of the SRF Lessons. They are drawn to the
guest programs to experience God-centered living in a secluded ashram
environment, to volunteer alongside the monks who reside here yearround,
and to immerse themselves in the teachings of our beloved
Gurudeva, Paramahansa Yogananda. Read more

CHANTING UNDER THE STARS – In April, some monks from our YSS Ranchi Ashram, brought the devotion of India and transformed an evening under the stars into an enchanting event. Read more about what’s been happening at Hidden Valley Ashram.

Come join us for a Father & Son gathering on Saturday, June 16! The day will be dedicated to celebrating and sharing the unique relationship that exists between a father and son in a spiritual environment located in the beautiful countryside of Escondido. Read more.