Thousands to gather in Los Angeles to experience the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda

Free weeklong World Convocation features group meditations, kirtan, and inspirational talks, hosted in person and online by Self-Realization Fellowship

Thousands of people from around the world are expected to gather in Los Angeles and online this August for the 2026 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation, a free weeklong immersion in the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda — a form of Raja Yoga encompassing meditation techniques and principles for balanced spiritual living.

The gathering — featuring guided meditations, kirtan (devotional chanting), satsangas (informal question-and-answer sessions), and inspirational talks — will take place August 2–8, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles and livestreamed worldwide. The event offers opportunities for community and connection among participants from dozens of countries, both in person and online.

“People everywhere are searching for lasting happiness, deeper purpose, and a sense of peace that isn’t dependent on outward circumstances,” says Brother Saralananda, a monk of Self-Realization Fellowship who will give the opening-night talk, “The Art of Joyful Living: Yoga’s Path to…