There are many ways to practice yoga postures. Focusing our energy inward and upward during and after a yoga pose is a kind of moving meditation that opens up many hidden potentials and realizations about ourselves. With keen attention on alignment we practice standing firmly on our own two feet, deeply engaging the core. This rooting allows us a safe ... Read More
Saturday, April 13 retreat – DIVE DEEP INTO THE KRIYA TECHNIQUE with BONUS WORKSHOP FOR 3rd/4th Kriya! For all Kriyabans plus a special session for those who have been initiated into 3rd/4th Kriya. In person at Blue Lotus Temple sanctuary & online via Zoom, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (light lunch included)
3 Thursdays, April 18, 25, and May 2 at 7p to 8:30p. $60 (Circle of Giving discounts apply). In person at the Bothell Temple (yoga hall) and online In America, the Bhagavad Gita was first encountered in the early 19th century by Thoreau and Emerson who, together with Walt Whitman, were termed the "Transcendentalists." The beloved "Gita" has had a ... Read More
Prerequisite: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga COURSE CONTENT: Dates & time: 8 Thursdays, April 18 - June 6, 7 - 8:45 pm Cost: $100 Plus Texts: The Essence of Self-Realization, A Handbook on Discipleship Instructors: Kriyacharya Hriman McGilloway and Vahini Sleighter Location: This class is offered in person at the Ananda Community in Lynnwood OR online via Zoom.
“The world needs more stories of devotees and their real-life struggles.” Saturday, April 20, 10a to 12:30p. Ananda Community (apt#19). $25 (Circles of Giving discounts apply) Rebecca 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! Have you ever felt an impulse to write about ... Read More
Moksha (freedom) kirtan on Saturday, April 20, 7 to 9 pm (1 hr chanting) Free. In person at Blue Lotus Temple In 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. ... Read More
Ananda Yoga for Happy Feet with Amanda Lamprecht E-RYT500 | C-IAYT | YACEP
Come and be guided and nourished into a deep state of relaxation through Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra, led by Lorie Gail. Space is limited and this experience has not been offered since before the pandemic, so please register in advance. REGISTER IN ADVANCE HERE Restorative yoga aids complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation by entirely supporting the body with props so there is no strain ... Read More
With Amanda Lamprecht E-RYT500 | C-IAYT | YACEP. 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.
Offered by Lynne Steele, e-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP and John Hovard, RYT-200.
For yoga teachers and students of all ages! Experience or teach Ananda Yoga to those with physical or other limitations, using chairs, props, posture modifications, affirmations, and encouragement.
Learn about age-related concerns in teaching to or practicing yoga as an older adult and how to accommodate those concerns.
Practice yoga in a life-affirming manner that you can continue to do, joyfully, for the rest of your life!
Join Amanda Lamprecht E-RYT500 | C-IAYT | YACEP for a day of backbends! Backbends 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 and bring joy into your life.
This evening we celebrate the birth on May 19, 1926 of Ananda's founder, Swami Kriyananda with a joyful kirtan of chants and music by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda, with story telling by Nayaswami Padma, blessed treats, and more. The program is from 7 to 8:30pm with an optional meditation until 9pm.