Blue Lotus Temple. Free, all are welcome! Let me set the stage. Imagine it is April 1926, and you hear about this Indian yogi who is taking the U.S. by storm with his lecture tours. Everybody is talking about him. Thousands come from all over to hear him speak. A friend tells you he is coming to New York, to ... Read More
Sundays begin at 9:00 am with a in-person only silent group meditation and purification ceremony, followed by Sunday Service at 10 am (in-person and online).
In person every Sunday during Service, for children ages 4-10. Free It is our intention and our joy to support parents and their children in participating in Sunday Service. Who may participate: Children 4-10 When: Every Sunday at Ananda Blue Lotus Temple Children will stay with parents upstairs until after the first chant, then they go downstairs with teachers to ... Read More
ABOUT SUNDAY SERVICES AT ANANDA Sunday Services can also be viewed online starting at 10am! Sundays at Ananda Meditation Temple are the highlight of the week and are an excellent occasion for your first visit. Sunday Service is drawn from the ancient meditation tradition of the East and the mystical traditions of Christ, with scriptural readings from both the Bible ... Read More
Today we gather to share with friends a little bit of the history of Ananda worldwide and Ananda WA. From the founding of Ananda Retreat and World Brotherhood Village in northern California over fifty years ago to the opening of the Blue Lotus Temple in Bothell. Founding members will be on hand to share stories and answer questions. We'll share ... Read More
Join Sita for an uplifting and revitalizing yoga class that will leave you filled with inner Joy! This class is suitable for all levels. Sita has taught over 1,000 hours of yoga and also leads the Heart Song Retreat. Ananda Yoga includes: * Asanas (classic yoga postures) * Pranayama (traditional raja yoga breathing and energy-control techniques) * Effective meditation & ... Read More
Join Jenny for this uplifting and calming Ananda Yoga class. All levels of yoga experience are invited! There is an optional 15 minute meditation following yoga class. Over a decade ago, yoga served as a catalyst of profound healing in my life- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is with this gratitude and devotion that I am delighted to support others ... Read More
Hansa Temple (in person or online). Swami Kriyananda, founder of the worldwide work of Ananda and a direct disciple commissioned by Paramhansa Yogananda to serve his work, left his body on April 21, 2013. This morning we honor his legacy and living presence with this meditation.
Nancy discovered hatha yoga through pre-natal yoga classes when pregnant with her first child. Later, after experiencing the joy and benefits of Ananda Yoga, she went on to complete her teacher training through the Ananda Institute of Living Yoga. Since then Nancy has taught over 1,000 hours of yoga and also teaches in our most popular course the Art & Science ... Read More
Michelle E-RYT200 | C-IAYT | YACEP Join Michelle in person or online. Michelle is a yoga therapist (C-IAYT) and appreciates the many opportunities she has to share the benefits of yoga with students at Ananda. Michelle has taught over 5,000 hours of yoga and also co-leads the Yoga Teacher Training program. Ananda Yoga includes: * Asanas (classic yoga postures) * ... Read More
Vahini Om E-RYT 500 I YACEP November/December Topic: "Ananda Yoga: The Art of Natural Meditation" One of the fundamental goals of Hatha Yoga is to prepare the body and mind for meditation. In this November series, each class is designed to promote a positive experience of meditation.This series is suitable for both beginners and those wishing to enrich an existing ... Read More
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