Welcome
A very warm welcome to the London Centre website!
The London Centre is a branch of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), which was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda in order to disseminate the scientific meditation technique of Kriya Yoga.
If you would like to know more about the timeless teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, a good starting point is his Autobiography of a Yogi. This spiritual classic has been an inspiration for so many people and can be found in our book room, at SRF’s online bookstore, among many others.
You might like to read an overview the Aims and Ideals of Self-Realization Fellowship.
Our Centre’s FAQ page may also be useful.
Upcoming Events
Monastic Visit 24-27 April 2025
It is with great joy that we welcome Brother Sakhyananda and Brahmachari Daniel to the SRF London Centre for a 4-day visit. All are warmly invited to join.
Scheduled Satsanga on prior evening of 24th April. Opportunity for the monks to answer questions about the Centre Dept and Guruji’s teachings. Devotees invited to submit questions via email up to the end of March.
Please submit any questions for Satsanga before end of March. There’s a box by the
notice board in social hall for them.
- Following the April social on Sunday 13th ahead of the monastic visit – there’s a short afternoon of service from 1.15 – 3.30.
- If you can help please email Priyanka Rajdev ( p.rajdev@srf-london.org.uk )
The monastics will be having a day of outing with devotees on Saturday 26th April. The outing will be to Holland Park. Those who wish to join please meet here at the London centre at 10:00am. We will then travel by Tube from Baker Street to Holland Park station. The outing will finish around 3 pm.
You are welcome to bring a packed lunch and water bottle.
For further details contact Ben : +44 7875 863810 or email rajat.vats@srf-london.org.uk
CONVOCATION RETREAT 2025 takes place on Monday June 23rd to Sunday June 29th. Please note, the venue has changed, follow the link to retreat page
Due to cancellations some spaces are now available along with accommodation at its location at the beautiful Worth Abbey.
No monastic visit during convocation this year.
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Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga is the jewel at the heart of Paramahansa Yogananda’s mission and teachings. He often referred to this scientific meditation technique as ‘the highway to the Infinite.’
Kriya meditation is the key to the Vedic science of God-realization, the dedicated practice of which leads the devotee into deep inner stillness, where they may realise their inherent soul divinity and infinite potential.
Paramahansa Yogananda found this timeless path to be the single most effective method of attaining the highest goal of religion, and of life itself: bliss through actual union with the Divine.
Meditate with us
Discover the peace and divine consciousness that meditation brings. Even if you are unfamiliar with meditation, come to one of our services and sit in the silence of our chapel and just feel the peace; many do!
If you’d like to learn about basic techniques and and try a guided meditation, please click here.
How to Live wisdom – online
In addition to the resources on the Self-Realization Fellowship website, there is a treasure trove of inspirational talks, guided meditations and devotional music waiting to be explored or revisited on the SRF YouTube channel .
Turn your life into a joyous journey of Self-realization!
Request prayers
Monastics and the Self-Realization Fellowship Prayer Council pray daily for all those who request healing prayers, and also for world peace. They are joined by SRF members and friends who are part of our Worldwide Prayer Circle.
To request prayers, simply click here and enter the names of those in need of divine aid.
Free literature
Admired and revered by Mahatma Gandhi, CJ Jung and George Harrison among countless others, Paramahansa Yogananda is considered the father of yoga in the West.
In our free literature, read about what Jung called the ‘undreamed-of possibilities’ in these teachings; find out more about SRF; or just enjoy a selection of the great Guru’s inspirational writings.
You can also apply for the SRF lessons and discover their life-transforming potential.
