YSS Ashram - Noida

SRI SRI PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
Author of Autobiography of a Yogi

Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram - Noida

Situated in the National Capital Region of Delhi, Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram — Noida, is the youngest of the four YSS ashrams in India, dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and humanitarian work of Paramahansa Yogananda, widely revered as the “Father of Yoga in the West.” His best-selling spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi has deeply inspired millions of people across the world, including the tech giant, Steve Jobs. In fact, this was the only book that Jobs had downloaded on his iPad, and in accordance with his last wishes, the book was handed out as his final gift ...

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2025 SRF World Convocation

Join with thousands of spiritual seekers from around the world and participate in the 2025 SRF World Convocation — a transformative programme of inspiring livestreamed talks, fellowship events, and...

In Memoriam: Sri Kamal Nain Bakshi (1938–2025)

Sri Kamal Nain Bakshi, a beloved Kriyaban disciple of Gurudeva Paramahansa Yogananda for over 35 years, and a Yogoda Satsanga Society of India Board member since 2012, peacefully left his earthly body...

“Becoming the Vastness That Is Your Real Self” by Paramahansa Yogananda

This post is an excerpt from the talk “Self-realization: Knowing Your Infinite Nature,” which can be read in full in Solving the Mystery of Life, Volume IV of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Collected...

A “One of a Kind” Experience: Youth Services Volunteer Workshop

The first-ever YSS Youth Services Volunteer Workshop was held at the YSS Noida Ashram from May 1 to 4, 2025. It brought together 125 devotees — both experienced volunteers and those newly inspired...

Satsanga With Swami Chidananda Giri — Awakening Our Divine Potential through Meditation

We are happy to share that the events from Ahmedabad and Noida tours of Swami Chidanandaji were live-streamed and are still available for viewing....

Unravelling the Mystery of Life and Death (Part II) – by Swami Ishwarananda Giri

We invite you to explore the deeper meaning of existence as explained in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, in a discourse in Hindi titled “Unravelling the Mystery of Life and Death” by YSS...

July: Guru Purnima

"The spiritual soul contact between guru and disciple is one of eternal, unconditional divine love and friendship, bearing no taint of any selfish consideration." — Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda...

July 25: Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas

"Even a little practice of this dharma (religious rite or righteous action) will save you from great fear (mahato bhayat) the colossal sufferings inherent in the repeated cycles of birth and death.”...

August: Janmashtami Meditations in NCR

The sublime teachings of Lord Krishna are enshrined in the Bhagavad Gita, of which Paramahansa Yogananda has written: “(It) is the most beloved scripture of India, a scripture of scriptures... The...

Conducted Retreats at YSS Noida Ashram

“You may be surprised at what seclusion with God will do for your mind, body, and soul....Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.” — Paramahansa...

Sept. 26, 30: Mahasamadhi and Avirbhav Divas of Sri Sri Lahiri Mahasaya

As Lahiri Mahasaya exemplified the highest ideals of Yoga, union of the little self with God, he is reverenced as a Yogavatar, or incarnation of Yoga....

December: Christmas and New Year in YSS NCR

Join us for a commemorative meditation on Christmas day (December 25) and a special eight-hour long meditation on December 21 to honour Jesus Christ. On December 31, join us for a New Year's Eve...