Ananda Encinitas & The Temple of Joy

05/22/2026

Dear Friends,

Our United heART Memorial Weekend Mini Festival begins tomorrow night! Anke & I are filled with gratitude to welcome you to join us in the Temple of Joy in Encinitas for a single experience or the sacred weekend crafted to uplift your soul, awaken ever-new joy, and deepen our community connection.

JOIN US for individual events or the entire experience - NOW all on a donation basis!

📅 Weekend Schedule

• Friday, May 22 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacred Fire Ceremony (Led by Casey & Anke): Purify emotions and dissolve worries into the fire of devotion, leaving an open heart ready for new possibilities.

• Saturday, May 23 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Yogic Immersion (Led by Matthew Hara): A gentle Hatha yoga and pranayama practice to align body and mind, grounding us into higher consciousness. All levels welcome.

• Saturday, May 23 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CommUNITY Kirtan & Cacao (Led by Matthew Hara, Joss Jaffe & Taty Tamiraa): A magical evening featuring a heart-opening Cacao ritual, sacred chanting, and a live-created Mandala portal.

• Sunday, May 24 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mandala Immersion (Led by Taty Tamiraa with Live Music by Matthew & Joss): Explore your inner world through the intuitive creation of your own mandala. No art experience needed; all materials provided.

✨ What to Expect:
* Release self-limiting beliefs through Vedic fire ceremony and mantra.
* Open your heart through sacred music, cacao, and group harmony.
* Activate your soul's authentic expression.
* Be held in a loving, high-vibration community field.

Location: Temple of Joy, 946 Hermes Avenue, Encinitas, CA

Registration: Visit caseyandanke.net/event/united-heart-mini-festival/ to reserve your donation-based spot.

Come for a single event or immerse yourself in the entire weekend. Bring a friend, share the light, and let us rise in devotion together!

In divine friendship,

Casey & Anke

Ananda Encinitas & the Temple of Joy

05/10/2026

Our beginning of an amazing Summer Program at Ananda Encinitas & The Temple of Joy, manifesting peace, love, and joy.

Watch for a full summer schedule coming soon (including events with Matthew Hara & Taty Tamiraa Alencar, Govind Das and Rob (Rama Chandra Das), Karl Anthony, Ananda Das, Ari Marsh & Co., Donna DeLory, and Jordan Loder.

Your presence with us will be greatly embraced. (and SHARE!)

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05/08/2026

TONIGHT (Friday, May 8th) @ 7 PM, Join us as Govind Das brings his uplifting and heart opening practice of Kirtan. Kirtan is an ancient bhakti yoga practice using mantra and music as an expression of devotion, meditation, and prayer. The literal translation of kirtan is "to praise.” Kirtan is described as a "jewel of a spiritual practice" because of its joyful, open-hearted, meditative, and communal feeling.

Come sing, dance, and enjoy spiritual community. For the new people to kirtan/chanting, just bring yourself, no special clothes or yoga mat needed. Dress comfortably… blankets will be available to ensure your comfort.

04/04/2026

A Journey to the Heart: An Invitation to Satsang

Beloved Souls,
The Divine Mother has recently guided me through a profound "India Add-Venture 2026"—a 6,000-mile pilgrimage across the sacred landscape of Bharat.

From the silent peaks of the north to the vibrant temples of the south, this journey was more than a physical traversal; it was a deep immersion into the ever-present Joy that Yoganandaji taught us is our very nature.

I invite you to join me for a special Satsang as we gather to share the spiritual "harvest" of this pilgrimage. Together, we will explore the lessons learned, the vibrations felt, and the timeless truths that reveal themselves when we step into the unknown with an open heart.
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What to Expect:

• Sacred Stories: Reflections on the holy sites of Palitana, Tiruvannamalai, Mahadevamalai, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and beyond.
• Chanting & Meditation: Attuning our hearts to the divine frequencies encountered along the way.
• Visual Journey: A glimpse into the beauty and spirit of the Motherland through photos, videos, and Divine memories.
• Fellowship: Connecting in the "Temple of Joy" with fellow seekers.
• Sacred Gifts: Each will be gifted with a relic from Yogananda’s birth home and a special gift from the Kaal Bharav Temple of Varanasi.

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Event Details:

• When: Friday, April 10th at 7 PM
• Where: Ananda Encinitas & The Temple of Joy
• How to Join: RSVP by Replying “I’m In!” to this email
• What to Bring: An open heart and a friend who might feel called to this immersion.

Let us come together to recharge our spiritual batteries and feel the Master’s presence in the stories of those who seek Him across the globe. As Guruji said, "Group meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators."
In Divine Friendship,

Casey & Anke

Ananda Encinitas & the Temple of Joy
946 Hermes Ave., Encinitas

02/16/2026

Tomorrow is a powerful day! New moon, solar eclipse and Chinese New Year, the year of the fire horse. To help integrate all of these energies, join us in the soothing crystal bowl sound healing, guided by Leslee, at our Temple of Joy. RSVP required as we will be inside our temple and space is limited, so we can be warm and comfy!

01/13/2026

Join us this Sunday at our Temple of Joy! Calm your nervous system, relax your body, mind and soul, and feel inner peace.

08/06/2025

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03/31/2025

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