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Secrets of Creativity Art Retreat

Saturday July 19th, 10am-4pm

Do you consider yourself to be creative? Whether the answer is yes or no, we strive to guide you in this hands on retreat towards a deeper connection to your creative self.

During our time together we will share guided techniques for flowing into calm intuition with plenty of time to step into that flow and CREATE!

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Secrets of Creativity Art Retreat

Awakening creative flow through intuitionDo you consider yourself to be creative? Whether the answer is yes or no, we strive to guide you in this hands on retreat towards a deeper connection to your creative self.Creativity is for everyone! We simply need to know how to awaken it! Swami Kriyanda, in his book Art as a Hidden Message, shares that while methodology and ... Read More

Retreat for Calmness and Peace: for New Meditators

Meditation is the art of stillness, tranquility, and clear perception. It helps us find joy and peace even in the midst of life’s challenges. This half-day retreat is an invitation to slow down, turn inward, and refresh your spirit in a welcoming, supportive environment.We’ll begin with gentle stretches to relax the body, followed by a guided meditation incorporating chanting, breath ... Read More

Listen to My Soul Song: A Half Day Devotional Chanting Retreat

The Soul has a voice. When we nourish our Souls with devotional chanting, we open a sacred doorway, allowing bliss to flow freely through us.Embark on a musical journey to the center of your heart. Let this short & sweet mini retreat serve as a devotional offering to your highest self. We will chant, and then we will chant some ... Read More

Janmashtami – Ananda Mela

Honoring the Birth of Lord KrishnaJoin us for a joyful and devotional evening as we celebrate Janmashtami, the birth of Sri Krishna, the divine incarnation of love, joy, and wisdom. On this sacred occasion, the Lynnwood Ananda Community will be transformed into the birthplace of Krishna, evoking the spirit and sweetness of Vrindavan.In the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, Krishna is seen as a fully realized avatar, or ... Read More

Retreat to the Heart Song of Silence

Ananda Kriyabans are invited to a weekend retreat to Heart Song Retreat. Space is limited so register soon. Silent retreats are very popular and greatly appreciated (and much needed for the soul). This weekend will have silent and guided kriya meditations; review of kriya practices; walking meditation; energization and other kriya practices. Most of all in an atmosphere of inner ... Read More

Women’s Retreat: Awaken to Your Inner Nature

 Awaken to Your Inner NatureA Women’s Weekend Retreat at Heart SongFriday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31Come home to yourself in the healing embrace of nature.This rejuvenating women’s retreat is a sanctuary of peace, silence, and reconnection. Nestled in the serene natural beauty of Heart Song, you’ll be guided to explore the sacred relationship between the five elements of nature ... Read More

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A Himalayan hello!

Murali and I are deeply blessed to be together at this Himalayan retreat house offered to us by one of the Ananda members in Delhi. Murali is busy working on his “AY” project and I’ve had some seclusion time. Yesterday we explored the local area which is very hilly (we are about 6,400 ‘ up) but very beautiful. The good … Read More

A Place Where You Can Find Peace, Meaning, and Spiritual Growth

Ananda is a global movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. It was founded in 1968 in northern California by Swami Kriyananda, one of Yogananda’s direct disciples.

Yogananda’s teachings embrace the truths that underlie all great religions. People from all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed at Ananda.

Join us for Sunday Service or another class or event at the Blue Lotus Temple in Bothell, a place of peace open to all. Visitors come to the temple seeking inner guidance in prayer or meditation, or a respite from the demands of a busy world, or simply a quiet place to “be.”

At our residential community in Lynnwood, residents live together in a lifestyle of meditation, service, simple living and high ideals. Ananda is known throughout the world for its network of independent, intentional communities which are among the most successful in the world today.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone to pursue the search for God.

Spiritual Directors Nayaswami Hriman and Nayaswami Padma

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The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with Spirit lies its greatest joy.Paramhansa Yogananda, author of "Autobiography of a Yogi"

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