About Radio Ananda

Radio Ananda (Sanskrit for "joy") is produced by John Ernst, Nalini Graeber, Clark Francisco and other members of Ananda Sangha, a worldwide movement based on the nonsectarian techniques of Self-realization taught by Paramhansa Yogananda (1892-1952). Yogananda has inspired many with a deep desire to know God – "the nearest of the near, the dearest of the dear." He is well known as the author of Autobiography of a Yogi, a spiritual classic read by millions around the world.

Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters), the founder of Ananda and a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, has devoted his life to continuing the work his guru began, including the creation of spiritual communities. Today, eight Ananda communities are home to about 600 residents. Many thousands more attend classes and services at an Ananda Center. Currently, Kriyananda resides at the Ananda Center near Delhi, India. Many teaching centers and meditation groups are located around the world, primarily in the USA — California, Washington, Oregon, and Rhode Island – as well as in Assisi, Italy.

Kriyananda has written some 400 pieces of inspirational music, which form the core of the programming on Radio Ananda. Kriyananda has also produced more than 70 books and lectured nearly continuously for more than 50 years. Excerpts from his and other's lectures, as well as interviews with Ananda members, are occasionally interspersed with our uplifting music, to keep you inspired throughout the day.

John, Nalini, and others who are directly involved with producing Radio Ananda, reside at Ananda Village, set on 800 beautiful acres in the Sierra foothills, near Nevada City, California.

To learn more about our joyful way of life, check out the links highlighted above or below.

Joy to you.

John Ernst, General Manager
Nalini Graeber, Program Director
Clark Francisco, Technical Engineer

John Ernst

Nalini Graeber

Clark Francisco