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A Warm Welcome To The New York City Center of Self-Realization Fellowship!

Our Center is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious movement founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.​The purpose of Self-Realization Fellowship is to disseminate a knowledge of definite scientific techniques of yoga meditation for attaining direct personal experience of God. 

The ​New York City Center (NYCC) regularly conducts​ weekly meditation services and events all of which are free of charge and open to the public. 

Upcoming Retreats

May 15-18, 2026 Garrison, NY

Save the date for our annual Monastic-Led Silent Weekend Retreat, which will be held from May 15-18, 2026. Retreatants will have the option of choosing a two or three night retreat ending on either Sunday, May 17 or Monday, May 18. The retreat will be held at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, NY. Click HERE for more information. 

Personal Retreat Weekends 2026 Shaftsbury Hollow Retreat

Personal Retreat Weekends at SRF Shaftsbury Hollow Retreat in Vermont. Click HERE  for more information

Receive weekly updates on special services, meditations, and events at the center and online. 

Weekly Services and Calendar of Events. 

The​ NYC Center offers regular meditation and inspirational reading services ​for long-time meditators and beginners. 


Special Services and Events 

Join us for special services and events at the center. Please see all upcoming events for January here.

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    Free Literature For Newcomers at the Center

    Download the SRF/YSS App-A digital resource for meditation

    The SRF/YSS App is for everyone—whether you are brand new to the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda or have been immersing yourself in this great teacher’s wisdom for decades. It is also for anyone who wants to learn more about meditation, the science of Kriya Yoga, and practical ways to live a spiritually balanced life.  

    Self-Realization Fellowship Home Study Lessons

    The SRF Lessons teach you how to live a balanced and successful life by awakening your connection to the Divine. You can receive satisfying answers to your deepest questions, and cultivate a lasting happiness.


    Subscribe to the Self-Realization Fellowship YouTube channel

    Subscribe to the Self-Realization Fellowship YouTube channel

    Explore inspiring lectures, talks, guided meditations and how to live classes based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. 

    Awake: The Life of Yogananda

    Witness the great yogi’s own journey to enlightenment, and the challenges and victories along the way.

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