Morningland Community

Long Beach, California, United States

  • Updated on: Jun 2, 2024 (about 10 months ago)
  • Created on: Jul 19, 2014 (over 10 years ago)
Morningland Community

Mission Statement

To relieve suffering through Maha Anu Ati Yoga, a practice that unifies body, mind and spirit. Seva (selfless service) emerges from the yogic principle of ahimsa. A life based on devotional service benefits others and society.

Community Description

"A refuge for sleeping Bodhisattvas to awaken"

Celebrating over 50 years, Morningland is a thriving, non-residential yoga monastery, led by awakened Bodhisattvas.

As a pioneer in modern monasticism the benefits of a deep, inner spiritual life are accessible to all. Our practice of Maha Anu Ati Yoga is a path of direct knowing. Sustainable techniques taught at the Monastery guide the student to the well spring of their own inner wisdom. Community members maintain family and professional lives.

The Monastery presents a unique yogic lifestyle grounded in seva, ceremony, meditation and study. A sanctuary of Healing, peace and meditation fulfilling the spiritual demands of the Aquarian age. We provide spaces, tools and materials for innovative art to blossom. Our permaculture garden and giving program are a few of the opportunities we provide for seva. We gather water from around the world and pray for it daily.

We preserve what matters most.

We have chosen to remain offline to maintain the integrity of the intuitive process necessary in our tradition. We offer distance learning, Shaktipat, readings and spiritual counselings in person and over our conference line.

Open to visitors throughout the year. Weekly Dharma Talks, meditation and yoga programs are available. To schedule a visit or learn more reach out to our guest coordinator at 562-433-9906 or MLCommunity@protonmail.com.

  • Status: Established (4+ adults, 2+ years)
  • Started Planning: 1973
  • Started Living Together: 1973
  • Visitors Accepted: Yes
  • Open to New Members: Yes
  • Please read the details in Membership below before contacting this community.Send Message
  • Contact Name: Guest Coordinator
  • Phone: (562) 433-9906
  • Community Address:
    2600 E. 7th Street
    Long Beach, California 90804
    United States

  • Location

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About

  • Type(s): Spiritual or Religious
  • Programs & Activities:
    • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
    • Festivals, Conferences, Events
    • Pilgrimages and Retreats
  • Location: Urban

Housing

  • Status: We have land we have developed on
  • Area: 1.5 acres
  • Current Residence Types: Spaces for retreats

Membership

  • Adult Members: 100
  • Visitors Accepted: Yes
  • Visitor Process: Please contact our Guest Coordinator at (562) 433-9906 or MLCommunity@protonmail.com.
  • Open to New Members: Yes
  • Membership Process: Contact our Guest Coordinator at (562) 433-9906 or MLCommunity@protonmail.com
  • Additional Comments: The spiritual traditions we observe include yoga, spiritual astrology, esoteric Christianity, and all inclusive, gnostic thought. Our community is an ashram environment.

Government

  • Decision Making: By a council, group of Elders, or leadership group
  • Identified Leader: Yes, multiple identified leaders

Economics

  • Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
  • Shared Income: Partial Sharing of Income
  • Open to Members with Existing Debt: Yes

Sustainability Practices

  • Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems.
  • Current Renewable Energy Generation: Up to 25%
  • Energy Sources: Solar
  • Planned Renewable Energy Generation: 50-75%
  • Current Food Produced: Up to 25%
  • Planned Food Produced: Almost All, around 90%
  • Food Produced Locally: Between 26-49%

Lifestyle

  • Common Facilities:
    • Garden(s)
    • Greenhouse(s)
    • Library
    • Workshop
  • Internet Available: No
  • Internet Fast?: There is no internet access at our community.
  • Cellphone Service: Good for most people.
  • Shared Meals: 2-5 times per week
  • Dietary Practices:
    • Omnivorous (plants and animals)
    • Paleo (no grains, dairy, processed foods, or legumes)
    • Local
    • Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers)
    • GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms)
    • Vegetarian Only
    • Mostly Vegetarian
    • Vegan (plants only, no animal products)
    • Mostly Vegan
    • Opportunivore (dumpster diving, nature harvesting, etc.)
    • Raw or Mostly Raw
    • Kosher
    • Halal
    • Dairy-Free
    • Gluten-Free
  • Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No - people may eat however they wish.
  • Special Diets OK: Sometimes
  • Common Spiritual Practice(s):
    • Ecumenical (accepts all religions or spiritual practices)
    • Eclectic (integrates multiple religious or spiritual beliefs)
    • Mixed Eastern Philosophy or Practice
    • Maha Anu Ati Yoga
  • Spiritual Practice Expected?: Yes

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Community Network or Organization Affiliations

The Foundation for Intentional Community (FIC), Charter for Compassion, Creation Spirituality Communities, Parliament of World Religions, South Coast Interfaith Council

Fair Housing Laws

This community acknowledges that their listing does not include any potential violations of the Fair Housing Law, or that they do not provide housing. For any questions about this topic please see our Content Policies and contact FIC with any questions or concerns: directory@ic.org.

Keywords

monastery, mindfulness, spiritual, healing, kundalini, music, art, meditation, permaculture, yoga