Meditation, Yoga, Bringing Spirit to Life
The Ananda Meditation Temple is a sanctuary of inner peace, where “yoga” comes “to life!”
Here you will find
- Meditation: Learn it, teach it.
- Yoga: Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga and Kriya Yoga. Find the inner dimension of yoga.
- Spiritual Living Classes, Retreats and Seminars, including Sunday Service
If you are one who steps apart from the crowd, who cherishes truth and high ideals and quiet time for the more important things of life, we think you’ll feel right at home here, at Ananda. Families, couples, singles–all are welcome!
Come and find like-minded people. Most of all come and find inner joy!
Experience a 10 minute guided meditation
Click here for information on Ananda Meditation classes.
Upcoming Highlights
Pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy
October 2014
Join devotees from the greater Seattle Sangha in October 2014 on a pilgrimage to Italy to visit holy sites blessed by its great saints, and enjoy some of the greatest art and architecture ever created. The pilgrimage will visit Rome, Florence, La Verna and Assisi – renowned as the birthplace of St. Francis, whom Paramhansa Yogananda called “his patron saint.” While in Assisi, pilgrims will be hosted by the Ananda Assisi international community, and we will meditate together daily in the beautiful “Temple of Light.” The temple here in Ananda Washington was modeled after that beautiful temple! We will also enjoy guided tours of the great art and architecture in Rome and Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.
Find out details and register early…
Classes & Events Coming Soon
Superconscious Living
6 Saturdays, March 1 – April 4, 9:30 am – noon in Bothell
Superconscious Living is designed for people who seek spiritual growth and fulfillment in the midst of their daily responsibilities. Join Krysta Gibson to learn practical techniques to convert challenges such as marriage, relationships, child-raising, money, and career into priceless opportunities for spiritual realization. Identify blocks, reprogram the subconscious and raise your energy level.
Kirtan
Saturday March 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in Bothell. Free!
Open your heart and still your mind to the Divine presence through devotional chanting! We use Indian harmoniums, guitars, drums, kirtals (bells), gong, and sometimes even harp! Chants by Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda, and mantras from India.
Just show up.
Mahasamadhi: Celebration of Saints, East and West
Friday, March 7 , 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free! (Pre-event meditation, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) in Bothell
As we commemorate the conscious exit from the physical body of two great saints, indeed avatars, we also celebrate the saints of East and West who come as way-showers in every age and to all nations.
Yogasana Intensive #6: Yoga for Your Type – Auyrveda
Saturday March 8, 1:30 – 4:30 pm in Bothell
Yoga is closely aligned with Ayurveda. Asana practice can be used very effectively to keep the doshas in their proper flow and to sustain them as forces of health and vitality. Learn more…
Ananda Farm Open House
Sunday March 17, 1:00pm – 3:30 pm.
At Ananda Farm , 749 Tycory Lane Camano Island, WA 98282
The plants have gone dormant for the winter, but we haven’t! Come view transformations in the landscape and enjoy lunch with friends. Enjoy lunch and tour the farm.
See for yourself where this year’s fruits, vegetables, and herbs will grow.
We’ll point out the soil building plants and identify beneficial native plants that have lived here all along.
Take a look in our nursery to see what is yet to go out, and what you might like to take home!
Meet the 6 alpacas, 5 chickens, the cat & dog. Lunch at 1:00pm
Suggested donation $15 for adults, $5 for kids (5 & under FREE)
Celebrating the Divine in All – Spring Equinox Service
Saturday March 22, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. in Bothell. Free!
THE SPRING EQUINOX celebrates the return of life, joy, and hope after the stillness and silence of winter. Together let us plant seeds of nobility and goodness in the soil of our thoughts and actions with affirmation, chanting, music and ceremony. This popular event takes a universal tone of encouragement and inspiration for all. The Spring Equinox is a sacred time of year to affirm the Divine in all life and in one another. It has been celebrated for thousands of years! Don’t miss it.
Retreat to the Heart of Silence
Friday through Sunday, May 2-4, 2014at Camp Brotherhood in Mt Vernon
Let the sound of silence in the trees and the voice of silence in your own soul bring peace, wisdom, and refreshment to body, mind and spirit! Space is limited on this popular annual retreat, so register soon and take advantage of the early registration special!
“… without your assistance, the work cannot go on… All of you who wish to offer much-needed help, now or in the future, I bless.” – Paramhansa Yogananda
