Self-Realization Fellowship's 2026 World Convocation Wraps in Downtown LA

What happened

The Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) held its 2026 World Convocation August 2-8 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event, which concluded today, is SRF’s annual weeklong gathering centered on the Kriya Yoga meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi and founder of SRF in 1920. Attendance was free, with both in-person and livestreamed participation.

What was on the program

The week included guided meditations, kirtan (devotional chanting), satsangas, and inspirational talks. SRF also organized pilgrimage tours to local Yogananda-founded temples and meditation gardens around Los Angeles, giving attendees a chance to visit sites tied directly to the organization’s history in the city.

Who it reached

For the online program, SRF offered simultaneous interpretation in German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese during select live events, reflecting the convocation’s international draw. Coverage from Religion News Service, published July 13 ahead of the event, and a listing from Downtown LA’s events calendar both confirmed the dates, venue, and free/open format — open to attendees at any level of meditation experience.

Why it matters for LA’s yoga scene

This is one of the largest dated yoga and meditation gatherings in Los Angeles this cycle, held in the heart of downtown and free to attend. For readers exploring meditation traditions rooted in the LA area, SRF’s temples and gardens remain open beyond convocation week, and the organization livestreams many of its programs for those who can’t attend in person.