Young Adults Group Meeting - April 2027
Open to those ages 18 to 39, our young adults group gathers monthly in India Hall for spiritual fellowship, with a Self-Realization Fellowship monastic in attendance. Evenings include prayer, chanting, silent meditation, and discussion on applying Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings in daily life, followed by light refreshments.
Prior to the meeting at 7:00 p.m., we have a 30 minute meditation starting at 6:20 p.m. To learn more and ask questions, please visit our Young Adults page.
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Women's Hatha Yoga - September 10
A weekly Hatha Yoga class for women of all levels, held Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lower India Hall. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket; water is recommended. Suggested donation $10.
Friday Evening Meditation - September 11
A longer group meditation with kirtan held every Friday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. It begins with the Energization Exercises at 7:00 p.m. and includes periods of chanting at the top of each hour, when attendees may enter or leave the Temple.
If this is your first group meditation, please see our Group Meditation Guidelines. All are welcome.
Sunday Evening Meditation - September 13
A two-hour group meditation held every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The meditation begins with group practice of the Energization Exercises at 7:00 p.m. and includes a period of chanting at 8:00 p.m., when attendees may enter or leave the Temple.
Newer and experienced meditators alike are welcome; if it’s your first group meditation, please see our Group Meditation Guidelines.
Sunday Morning Meditation and Inspirational Service - September 13
Each Sunday morning, Hollywood Temple holds a group meditation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by an Inspirational Service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You may come for either or both services. All are welcome!
The hour-long service includes a short silent meditation, an inspirational talk on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, and a brief healing service, led by a monastic of the Self-Realization Fellowship order.
The Temple bookroom is open afterward, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.
Families are welcome. Children ages 3 to 12 may be dropped off at Sunday School starting at 10:45 a.m., so parents can attend the 11:00 a.m. Inspirational Service. Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome at Teen Group, which meets at the same hour on the second Sunday of each month.
Sunday School - September 13
The Hollywood Temple Sunday School meets every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for children ages 3 to 12. Drop-off begins at 10:45 a.m. Classes include a short meditation and instruction in Paramahansa Yogananda’s How-to-Live principles.
Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome at the Teen Group, which meets once a month on the second Sunday at the same time.
To register your child for Sunday School, please complete our online registration form or contact the Sunday School Chair Matt Shea at Matt.Shea@voluntaryleague.org.
Hollywood Temple Singers - September 13
Today the Hollywood Temple Singers offer a performance at a local nursing home as part of their outreach.