What is Self-Realization?
Paramhansa Yogananda said, “Self-Realization is the knowing in all parts of body, mind, and soul, that you are now in possession of the kingdom of God; that you do not have to pray that it come to you; that God’s omnipresence is your omnipresence; and that all that you need to do is improve your knowing.” 

What will the class cover?
Students will be lead through a guided meditation, then we will discuss the different aspects of the Self-Realization lifestyle, including:

  • The history and lineage of the Self-Realization gurus and their relevance in a modern age.
  • An introduction to Kriya Yoga.
  • The place of Ananda and Swami Kriyananda in the context of Self-Realization.

You will also have a chance to meet with senior teachers who will discuss their experience with Self-Realization and Kriya Yoga after decades of practice.

Note that we will not be teaching the actual Kriya technique in this class. 

Who is this class for? 

This class is available to anybody who has completed the Art and Science of Raja Yoga.

Date & time: Thursday, May 14, 7 – 9pm PST

Cost: Free

Instructors: This class will be lead by Kriyacharyas Padma & Hriman McGilloway, Murali Venkatrao and Vahini Abbruzzese. 

Location: This class is offered in person at the Ananda Washington Blue Lotus Temple in Bothell and online via Zoom.  A Zoom link will be emailed to those who sign up, closer to the date of the class.

Ananda Washington
23305 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, WA 98021

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Students must complete "The Art and Science of Raja Yoga" before starting Kriya Preparation.

Your Teachers

Kriyacharia Nayaswami Padma

Nayaswami Padma is the co-spiritual director of Ananda Washington. She is also a Kriyacharya, Lightbearer, and teacher of Ananda.

Kriyacharia Nayaswami Hriman

Hriman and his wife Padma are the Spiritual Directors of Ananda Washington.  Hriman is a Kriyacharia, Lightbearer, and teacher of Ananda.

Murali Venkatrao

PhD, E-RYT 500, YACEP. Ananda Lightbearer. Murali has been teaching yoga since 2002, and is an active researcher studying Yoga’s impact on diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. He is currently the Director of yoga teacher programs at the Ananda Institute of Living Yoga in Bothell, WA, and a Professor of Yogic Physiology at Vivekananda Yoga University in Norwalk, CA.   

 

Vahini Abbruzzese

E-RYT 500, YACEP. Ananda Minister. A yoga and meditation teacher within the Kriya Yoga tradition since 2010, with over 3,000 hours of teaching experience.

She facilitates the first three months of discipleship and Kriya Yoga preparation, guiding students in foundational techniques that prepare them for the path of Kriya Yoga.