"If you think me near, I am near." - Yogananda

One of the most wonderful ways to feel the presence and love of our Guru is to read his writings. This year in Friday class we will be reading one of the most beloved of all our spiritual texts, Autobiography Of A Yogi (SRF Edition). We meet for 12 sessions in the Fall and 12 in the Spring. Between sessions, we read 1- 2 chapters on our own. Each Friday, we gather online to welcome each other. Swami (all the way from Italy!) sings for us, and we share some silent meditation. Then we read together, breaking for commentary from Isha Das and sharing our reflections on the reading.

  • Learn about the incredible life story of Yogananda, his mission, and why this book has changed the lives of millions.

  • If you've read the Autobiography one or more times, join us for a community experience and renew your devotion to Yogananda.

  • Deepen your relationship with the Assisi community.

  • Embrace the wisdom of Yogananda with Isha Das and Vickijo, Swami Nirvananda, and other class members.

Isha Das

Spiritual Director

Craig Bullock (Isha Das) is an accomplished teacher, writer, lecturer, psychotherapist, and spiritual director of The Assisi Institute in Rochester, New York. A former pastoral administrator at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Rochester, Isha Das earned graduate degrees in Religious Studies from the University of Notre Dame and Clinical Psychology from the University of Duquesne. His education includes extensive study in psychology, spirituality, mysticism, world religions, and yoga. He counts Richard Rohr among his lifelong friends and mentors. Isha Das was made a minister and official Kriya Yoga teacher by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. His latest book is Open Wider The Door: The Integration of Kriya Yoga And Mystical Christianity.