BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ananda Washington - ECPv6.3.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ananda Washington X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.anandawashington.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ananda Washington REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T204500 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240322T193637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T200349Z UID:10009342-1713466800-1713473100@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:The Path of Kriya Yoga: Exploring Discipleship DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga \n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTENT: \n\n\n\n\nPractice of Meditation and Energization Exercises\n\n\n\nTuning into Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings\n\n\n\nWatching and discussing Swami Kriyananda’s talks on Guru/Disciple relationship\n\n\n\nReading and discussing A Handbook on Discipleship\, written by Swami Kriyananda . Swami Kriyananda shares insights into the importance and practice of the Guru/Disciple relationship. Stories of his personal experiences with Paramhansa Yogananda help to prepare the student for either an at-home or in-person initiation into discipleship to Yogananda and to the line of Masters of Self-Realization\, if he or she feels ready for this level of commitment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates & time: 8 Thursdays\, April 18 – June 6\, 7 – 8:45 pm \n\n\n\nCost: $100 \n\n\n\nPlus Texts: The Essence of Self-Realization\, A Handbook on Discipleship \n\n\n\nInstructors: Kriyacharya Hriman McGilloway and Vahini Sleighter \n\n\n\nLocation: This class is offered in person at the Ananda Community in Lynnwood OR online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Path of Kriya APR – JUNE 2024\n \n $100.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/the-path-of-kriya-yoga-exploring-discipleship/ LOCATION:Ananda Community – Lynnwood\, 20715 Larch Way\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Subject Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Kriya-Yoga-e1711136184507.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240117T193811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T193937Z UID:10008642-1713607200-1713616200@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:“What’s your Story?” Memoir on the Spiritual Path DESCRIPTION:“The world needs more stories of devotees and their real-life struggles.” \n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 20\, 10a to 12:30p. Ananda Community (apt#19). $25 (Circles of Giving discounts apply) \n\n\n\nRebecca Davis\, Ph.D. returns to offer an inspiring\, insightful and fun gathering for each of us to write our story: our adventure in spiritual awakening!  \n\n\n\nHave you ever felt an impulse to write about your experience?  While a memoir can’t help but involve the ego\, sharing stories is an act of generosity\, and it can have the added benefit of consolidating lessons and reinforcing moments of courage\, inspiration\, and higher guidance. \n\n\n\nThis half-day workshop offers a first step toward memoir by providing the opportunity to write about one key moment on your path.   We’ll start by looking at examples of how past saints and sages have written about their experiences\, then do some silent reflection and brainstorming and sharing about our own paths and life-lessons. After that\, we’ll do some freewriting\, and finally\, we’ll polish a portion of what we’ve written using some of the techniques professional writers use to make writing vivid and engaging. The workshop will take place at Bruce and Bekka’s in the community\, where we can spread out and have tea and snacks handy.  Dress comfy\, and bring your laptop or favorite pen and notebook.  The workshop could develop into a monthly writer’s support group\, depending on what’s trying to happen.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n What’s Your Story APR 2024\n \n $25.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/whats-your-story-memoir-on-the-spiritual-path/ LOCATION:Ananda Community – Lynnwood\, 20715 Larch Way\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Subject Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Memoir-Class.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240111T000640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T233526Z UID:10008373-1713639600-1713646800@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Moksha Kirtan DESCRIPTION:Moksha (freedom) kirtan on Saturday\, April 20\, 7 to 9 pm (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple \n\n\n\nIn 2013 on April 21\, Ananda’s founder\, Swami Kriyananda left his body en route to a higher state of soul-joy. We celebrate his ascension and our potential with a joyful kirtan of chants by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. \n\n\n\nWe’ll chant for the first hour and meditate in silence the second hour. Come for all or part\, Blessed treats (prasad) served afterwards. URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/moksha-kirtan/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Events - Kirtan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Moksha-kirtan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240213T220232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T222702Z UID:10008729-1714208400-1714222800@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Ananda Yoga for Happy Feet\, Legs & Spine DESCRIPTION:Join Amanda Lamprecht\, E-RYT500 | C-IAYT | YACEP for an Ananda Yoga workshop where you will discover your feet and legs and learn to channel the energy from the periphery of the body into the deep spine. Flexibility\, mobility\, and spinal health are believed to be interconnected with rejuvenation\, maintaining robust health\, and staying present. Standing Poses are among the easiest asanas in yoga\, making them an ideal starting point to build a strong foundation of awareness and spinal health. In this workshop\, you will learn how to perform open and closed pelvis standing poses with ease\, tailored to your ability level (with plenty of modifications provided). Understand how these standing poses translate into profound spinal awareness and overall well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will delve into the fundamentals of standing poses\, beginning with the feet and progressing through the legs\, spine\, torso\, front body\, back body\, side body awareness\, neck\, head\, and drishti. \n\n\n\nThis knowledge will guide you in finding optimal alignment\, power\, and spinal awareness within your practice\, fostering happy feet\, legs\, and spine. Let’s YOGA! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Ananda Yoga for Happy Feet\, Legs & Spine\n \n $40.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/ananda-yoga-for-happy-feet-legs-spine/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Classes - Featured Class,Classes - Yoga Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/flyer-Happy-Feet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240214T234548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T222839Z UID:10008740-1715277600-1715288400@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Teaching Pre-Natal Yoga - Yoga Teacher CEU DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, certified yoga teachers from all traditions and serious yoga practitioners will learn essential modifications and guidelines for teaching prenatal yoga students attending regular yoga classes. The workshop will cover modifications for each trimester\, asanas to avoid\, and safe practices to support the well-being of pregnant students.  \n\n\n\n3 CE HOURS for Registered Yoga Teachers. INTRODUCTION – Discuss the importance of modifying yoga practice for pregnant students.– Emphasize the role of safety\, support\, and mindfulness in prenatal yoga. \n\n\n\nMODIFYING ASANAS FOR EACH TRIMESTER – First Trimester:  – Emphasize gentle\, nurturing movements.  – Modifications for twists\, backbends\, and inversions.  – Introduction to pelvic floor awareness.– Second Trimester:  – Focus on stability and balance.  – Modifications for standing poses\, forward bends\, and core work.  – Incorporating props for support.– Third Trimester:  – Emphasis on relaxation and preparing for birth.  – Modifications for seated poses\, hip openers\, and restorative poses. ASANAS AND ACTIONS TO AVOID – Explanation of poses and movements to avoid during pregnancy.– Discussion on the risks associated with certain poses.– Alternatives and modifications for commonly practiced poses that may not be suitable for pregnant students. \n\n\n\n UNDERSTANDING PREGNANCY AND YOGA – Explanation of how yoga can support pregnant women physically and emotionally.– Importance of communication and creating a supportive environment in prenatal yoga classes. \n\n\n\n PRACTICE TEACHING AND Q&A – Participants will have the opportunity to practice teaching modified sequences for each trimester.– Q&A session to address specific concerns and questions from participants. CONCLUSION AND RESOURCES – Recap of key points covered in the workshop.– Distribution of handouts summarizing modifications and precautions.– Recommendations for further reading and resources on prenatal yoga. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Teaching Pre-Natal Yoga | Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers\n \n $40.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/teaching-pre-natal-yoga-yoga-teacher-ceu/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Classes - Featured Class,Classes - Yoga Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/flyer-PreNatal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240214T230848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T223215Z UID:10008739-1716022800-1716040800@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Ananda Yoga Workshop | Embracing Heart Strength & Expansion DESCRIPTION:Join Amanda Lamprecht E-RYT500 | C-IAYT | YACEP for a day of backbends! \n\n\n\nBackbends strengthen the heart by charging the kidneys\, aiding in breathing with a wider diaphragm\, and creating space between the spinal vertebrae. On an energetic level\, backbends transition you from the past into the present—the only place where true happiness resides. Backbends also facilitate the opening of three major centers in the body—the pelvis\, the heart\, and the throat. This workshop will guide you in bringing the energy of the lower three chakras into the heart center. \n\n\n\nAlignment in backbends realigns the physical spine with the deep astral spine\, cultivating the beauty of the heart alongside the wisdom of the soul. The progressive sequence of asanas in this class aims to bring joy into your life. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, the class will focus on yoga therapeutics for irregular heartbeat or mitral valve prolapse\, often referred to as a “heart murmur” when blood flows back the wrong way into the heart’s atrium. \n\n\n\nTherefore\, the class will conclude with a focus on restorative poses for the heart and diaphragm\, including passive Setu Bandha Sarvangasana and Viparita Dandasana. \n\n\n\nThroughout the poses\, you will learn how to “breathe the diaphragm widely” to enhance breath expansion during restorative poses. The primary focus of the class remains on backbends to open and strengthen the heart\, concluding with a restorative practice specifically tailored for heart health. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Ananda Yoga Workshop | Embracing Heart Strength & Expansion\n \n $50.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/ananda-yoga-workshop-embracing-heart-strength-expansion/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Classes - Featured Class,Classes - Yoga Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/flyer-backbends.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240118T211158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T233543Z UID:10008648-1716058800-1716066000@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Swami Kriyananda's Birthday Kirtan DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 18\, 7p to 9p (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple \n\n\n\nThis evening we celebrate the birth on May 19\, 1926 of Ananda’s founder\, Swami Kriyananda with a joyful kirtan of chants by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. We’ll chant for the first hour and meditate in silence the second hour. \n\n\n\nCome for all or part. Blessed treats (prasad) served afterwards. URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/swami-kriyanandas-birthday-kirtan/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Events - Kirtan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SK-Birthday-Kirtan-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240306T193258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T200311Z UID:10009315-1716631200-1716638400@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:In Divine Friendship: The Yoga of Love DESCRIPTION:May 25\, 2024 ~ 10am-noon\, $25 (Circle of Giving discounts apply). Ananda Blue Lotus Temple \n\n\n\nDrawing from the wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda\, this workshop delves into the profound connection between love and Self-realization. Together\, we will explore practical insights from yoga to nurture love on all levels—physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual. Join us to revitalize your relationships and rejuvenate your heart\, gaining new perspectives and tools to cultivate profound and transformative love in all its forms. \n\n\n\nBadri and Gita Matlock are a couple dedicated to living the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and building the dynamic spiritual community of Ananda. With 14 years of leadership at Ananda Village\, Badri now serves as co-spiritual director of Ananda Portland\, sharing our path of Kriya yoga\, spiritual community and divine friendship with all. He finds special joy with family & friends\, adventure\, and music and chanting. Together with Gita\, their children Tulsi and Jay\, they call Ananda Portland home. \n\n\n\nGita\, raised in Ananda Village\, explores yoga’s applications in relationships\, business\, nature\, and her passion—horses. Combining nonprofit management expertise\, equine assisted learning\, and yogic principles\, she drives meaningful change inside and out. Together\, Badri and Gita share spiritual wisdom and experiential learning\, nurturing growth in individuals and communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n In Divine Friendship MAY 2024\n \n $25.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/divine-friendship/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Subject Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/in-divine-friendship-workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240213T215244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T214832Z UID:10008728-1717246800-1717257600@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Yoga of Joy: Ancient Solutions for Today’s Challenges with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the June 1 event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Saturday\, June 1\, 1-4pm:  Event at the Ananda Blue Lotus Temple with Keynote Speakers Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi:  Yoga of Joy\, Ancient Solutions for Today’s Challenges.  Includes a yoga demo\, guided meditation\, music and a high tea “of enchantment” with story-telling by Murali Venkatrao. This is a free event! \n\n\n\nAnanda Seattle invites you to a day of inspiration\, information and celebration with  Global Peace Ambassadors and dynamic emissaries of Paramhansa Yogananda\, Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi from Ananda Village\, CA.  \n\n\n\nThe genius and spirit of humankind lie within us and with the many challenges we face individually and internationally\, hatha yoga\, raja yoga\, and kriya yoga have the power to unlock solutions to re-discover the unalloyed joy that is our very nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNayaswamis Jyotish and Devi share with us the ancient wisdom brought to us by Paramhansa Yogananda\, author of “Autobiography of a Yogi” to offer solutions\n\n\n\nHow do the different types of yoga work together?\n\n\n\nWe are a triune being comprised of thought\, feeling\, and energy. To unite all three is the key!\n\n\n\nMurali Venkatrao shares a story from ancient India that can help us today\n\n\n\nIs there a divine plan for us? For human civilization? \n\n\n\nThe small communities solution for authentic living\n\n\n\nHow many hands can make a miracle!\n\n\n\nHigh tea and gourmet refreshments for all\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Sunday\, June 2\, 10am-1pm: Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi will be giving Sunday service with a free luncheon to follow.  There will be an opportunity to purchase their books and art for signing. \n\n\n\nTo help us plan for the food\, please let us know you will be coming. Submit the registration form below\, email us at friends@anandawa.org or call 425.806.3700. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnanda Janaka Foundation is a supporter of this event for Ananda Washington. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here for: \n\n\n\n \n \n Yoga of Joy event on Sat\, June 1st\, 2024\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Would you like to receive our email newsletter?\n \n Weekly\n \n \n Monthly\n How did you find out about this event? URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/yoga-of-joy/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Featured Class,Classes - Subject Class,Events - Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Copy-of-Jyotish-Devi-JUNE-1-e1707950255474.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20230920T224407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T224617Z UID:10006335-1717525800-1717529400@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate DESCRIPTION:4 Tuesdays\, June 4\, 11\, 18 & 25 at 6:30p-7:30p\, In person at Ananda Community\, Lynnwood & Online \n\n\n\nDuring this four-week class series\, you will learn the basics of meditation to help you establish a daily practice. \n\n\n\nEach class will offer inspiration for your practice\, clear and simple meditation techniques\, two guided meditations\, and time for questions and answers – so you feel confident and ready to start your own practice. \n\n\n\nYou can re-take this series at any time\, at no charge. No organizational affiliation is required or expected. \n\n\n\nWeekly Topics:Week 1 – Relaxation\, Concentration\, Sitting & PostureWeek 2 – Energy and Vitality for the Body and MindWeek 3 – Calm Feeling at the Heart of MeditationWeek 4 – Meditation for Life and Cultivating Expanded Awareness \n\n\n\nPresented by Bhaktan Labor\, Ananda Meditation Teacher \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Learn to Meditate JUNE 4th 2024\n \n $49.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/learn-to-med-june/ LOCATION:Ananda Community – Lynnwood\, 20715 Larch Way\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Meditation Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LTM-JUNE-bhaktan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240117T235758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T233557Z UID:10008647-1718478000-1718485200@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Kirtan DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15\, 7p to 9p (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple \n\n\n\nLet us welcome the Sun of Wisdom this evening with a joyful kirtan of traditional Indian chants and chants by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. We’ll chant for the first hour and meditate in silence the second hour. \n\n\n\nCome for all or part. Blessed treats (prasad) served afterwards. URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/summer-solstice-kirtan/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Events - Kirtan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Kirtan-summer-solstice-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240124T210005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T222940Z UID:10008656-1719064800-1719075600@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Ananda Community Summer Solstice & Open House DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 22\, 2p – 5p\, Ananda Community \, 20715 Larch Way\, Lynnwood \n\n\n\nDetails coming soon! URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/summer-solstice-open-house/ LOCATION:Ananda Community – Lynnwood\, 20715 Larch Way\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States CATEGORIES:Events - Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Summer-Solstice-Open-House.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240319T181518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T182840Z UID:10009338-1719945000-1719948600@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate DESCRIPTION:4 Tuesdays\, July 2\, 9\, 16 & 23 at 6:30p-7:30p\, In person at Ananda Community\, Lynnwood & Online \n\n\n\nDuring this four-week class series\, you will learn the basics of meditation to help you establish a daily practice. \n\n\n\nEach class will offer inspiration for your practice\, clear and simple meditation techniques\, two guided meditations\, and time for questions and answers – so you feel confident and ready to start your own practice. \n\n\n\nYou can re-take this series at any time\, at no charge. No organizational affiliation is required or expected. \n\n\n\nWeekly Topics:Week 1 – Relaxation\, Concentration\, Sitting & PostureWeek 2 – Energy and Vitality for the Body and MindWeek 3 – Calm Feeling at the Heart of MeditationWeek 4 – Meditation for Life and Cultivating Expanded Awareness \n\n\n\nPresented by Bhaktan Labor\, Ananda Meditation Teacher \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Learn to Meditate JULY 2nd 2024\n \n $49.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/learn-to-med-july/ LOCATION:Ananda Community – Lynnwood\, 20715 Larch Way\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Meditation Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240124T212615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T233612Z UID:10008657-1722106800-1722114000@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Babaji Kirtan & Celebration DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27\, 7p to 9p (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple \n\n\n\nEach year we celebrate the birth of Mahavatar Babaji on or around July 25. No one actually knows the date of Babaji’s birth in this yuga\, but July 25 approximate the date Babaji appeared to Paramhansa Yogananda to bless Yogananda’s mission to the West. \n\n\n\nLet us invite Babaji into our hearts with a flower offering and a joyful kirtan of traditional Indian chants and chants by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. We’ll chant for the first hour and meditate in silence the second hour. \n\n\n\nCome for all or part. Blessed treats (prasad) served afterwards. URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/babaji-kirtan-celebration/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Events - Kirtan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/kirtan-babaji.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240319T182202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T182738Z UID:10009339-1722364200-1722367800@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate DESCRIPTION:4 Tuesdays\, July 30\, Aug 6\, 13 & 20 at 6:30p-7:30p\, In person at Ananda Community\, Lynnwood & Online \n\n\n\nDuring this four-week class series\, you will learn the basics of meditation to help you establish a daily practice. \n\n\n\nEach class will offer inspiration for your practice\, clear and simple meditation techniques\, two guided meditations\, and time for questions and answers – so you feel confident and ready to start your own practice. \n\n\n\nYou can re-take this series at any time\, at no charge. No organizational affiliation is required or expected. \n\n\n\nWeekly Topics:Week 1 – Relaxation\, Concentration\, Sitting & PostureWeek 2 – Energy and Vitality for the Body and MindWeek 3 – Calm Feeling at the Heart of MeditationWeek 4 – Meditation for Life and Cultivating Expanded Awareness \n\n\n\nPresented by Robyn Mattis and Tom Kunza\, Ananda Meditation Teachers \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Learn to Meditate JULY 30 2024\n \n $49.00\n \n Add to cart URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/learn-to-med-aug/ LOCATION:Ananda Community – Lynnwood\, 20715 Larch Way\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Meditation Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240124T215224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T220318Z UID:10008658-1724526000-1724533200@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Janmashtami Kirtan DESCRIPTION:Janmashtami (Krishna’s birthday) kirtan. Saturday\, August 24\, 7p to 9p (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple & online \n\n\n\nThis year Monday\, August 26\, is deemed the day to celebrate Krishna’s birth! But on Saturday the 24th\, we will hold a devotional kirtan and flower offering. All are invited. \n\n\n\nBlessed treats (prasad) will served following the activities.  We’ll chant for the first hour and meditate in silence the second hour. Come for all or part. URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/janmashtami-kirtan/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Events - Kirtan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Janmashtami-kirtan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T211500 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240213T203624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T203627Z UID:10008727-1725559200-1725570900@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:The Art and Science of RAJA YOGA DESCRIPTION:12 THURSDAYS: September 5 thru November 21\, 2024\, 6–9:15P PACIFIC TIME\n\n\n\nThe course consists of two segments\, hatha yoga and raja yoga. You can join class in person in Bothell or online using Zoom. \n\n\n\nHatha Yoga includes: yoga postures (asanas)\,  pranayama\,  affirmations\,  healing\, diet\, and yoga routines. The Hatha segment is from 6p – 7:15p pacific time. \n\n\n\nRaja Yoga includes: meditation practices using breath\, mantra\, pranayama\, affirmation\, chanting\, visualization\, and chakra exercises; philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Eightfold Path of Ashtanga Yoga; and the philosophy of Karma\, Kundalini\, astral and causal planes\, cosmology\, reincarnation\, and much more. The Raja segment is from 7:15p – 9:15p pacific time. \n\n\n\nCosts: Tuition for the Hatha & Raja Intensive is $395.00. Text is purchased separately.  \n\n\n\nFor details and to register\, click here! URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/the-art-and-science-of-raja-yoga-2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Classes - Featured Class,Classes - Subject Class,Classes - Trainings & Intensives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/raja-fall-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T173000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240213T233457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T202830Z UID:10008732-1725699600-1725730200@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Spiritual Counseling DESCRIPTION:6 Saturdays in Fall 2024: Sept 7\, 17\, 28\, Oct 12\, 19 & 26. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. Location: Both IN-PERSON at the Blue Lotus Temple and ONLINE on Zoom. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Though this course is designed to be accredited with the Yoga Alliance for 55 hours in Level 2\, and it is also a certification course in the Ananda Institute of Living Yoga\, it is available to all. It is valuable for all who seek a deeper understanding of their own\, or others’ human natures\, and how to integrate our inner lives with the world around us. Whether you find yourself needing to assist friends\, students\, co-workers\, family members or clients (if you are a therapist)\, or simply to understand yourself better\, this course will provide you with tools and techniques to bringing one’s physical\, intellectual\, emotional and spiritual natures into balance. \n\n\n\nTexts: \n\n\n\n\nBy Swami Kriyananda: Intuition for Starters\, Affirmations for Self-Healing\, In Divine Friendship\n\n\n\nBy Paramhansa Yogananda: How to Have Courage\, Confidence and Calmness\n\n\n\nSpiritual Counseling Course Manual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Nayaswami Padma will lead this course\, with a team of Ananda teachers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for details about the course URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/spiritual-counseling-2024/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes - Subject Class,Classes - Trainings & Intensives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spiritualcounseling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240131T234542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T234946Z UID:10008676-1727550000-1727557200@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Lahiri Kirtan DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 28\, 7 to 9 pm (1 hr chanting) Free. At Blue Lotus Temple & online \n\n\n\nCelebration of Lahiri Mahasaya (Sept 30\, 1828 – Sept 26\, 1895) with joyful chanting and meditation. Chants by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. We’ll chant for the first hour and meditate in silence the second hour. \n\n\n\nCome for all or part. Blessed treats (prasad) served afterwards. URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/lahiri-kirtan/ LOCATION:Blue Lotus Temple\, 23305 Bothell Everett Highway\, Bothell\, WA\, 98021\, United States CATEGORIES:Events - Kirtan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lahiri-Kirtan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T041055 CREATED:20240213T202148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T202334Z UID:10008726-1736586000-1736614800@www.anandawashington.org SUMMARY:Ananda Yoga Teacher Training DESCRIPTION:Ananda Yoga Teacher Training is a transformative experience for anyone who wants to teach yoga or deepen their existing practice\, or both. Join Murali Venkatrao PhD and a team of experienced yoga teachers for a 4 month journey into your Higher Self. For those willing to concentrate deeply on their personal practices and to commit to the intensive study\, the fruits are boundless. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More URL:https://www.anandawashington.org/awevent/ananda-yoga-teacher-training/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Classes - Featured Class,Classes - Trainings & Intensives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anandawashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/aytt-post-4.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR