Join Lynne in person or online. E-RYT 500, YACEP, Co-Director of Ananda Yoga Teacher Training. Lynne's energetic, enthusiastic and caring approach helps beginning and experienced yoga students find their own personal expressions of joy, harmony and balance in body, mind and spirit. She has taught Ananda Yoga for more than 10 years, is co-director of the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training ... Read More
Join Nancy in person or online. 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. She is inspired to help others use the practice of asana (yoga poses) to develop ... Read More
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.Ananda Yoga includes:* Asanas (classic yoga postures)* Pranayama (traditional raja yoga breathing and energy-control techniques)* Effective meditation & centering techniques, including affirmationsIf you are new to Ananda Yoga, your first class is FREE!Zoom ... Read More
Would you like to experience the peace and joy that diving into the silence can give? How about realizing you can meditate longer and enjoy it more? How about making time for reading spiritual books and listening to inspirational messages that you can’t seem to get to?
Join us for a transformative satsang inspired by the timeless teachings of Swami Sri Yukteswar, the revered yoga master and guru of Paramhansa Yogananda. In his profound work, The Holy Science, Swami Sri Yukteswar reveals the path to awakening the heart's natural love. This journey involves the removal of eight key inner tensions, which he calls “the meannesses of the heart.” ... Read More
Come and be guided and nourished into a deep state of relaxation through Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra, led by Lorie Gail. Space is limited please register in advance. REGISTER IN ADVANCE HERERestorative yoga aids complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation by entirely supporting the body with props so there is no strain or active stretch, allowing the poses to be held for long period ... Read More
This day retreat is for all students planning to take Kriya Initiation in July 2025. The day will be hosted by Kriyacharyas Hriman and Padma, the spiritual directors of Ananda Washington, and Vahini, the leader of the Kriya preparation team.
In this 8-week course, you will learn time tested and universal techniques to relax the body, focus the mind through breath awareness, and expand into higher
awareness. Students will establish their own meditation practice supported by like-minded souls and friends. Let’s begin the journey of spiritual transformation together!
Can we bring God into our friendships? What does it mean to offer and receive spiritual support in our relationships?
In this day-long experiential retreat, we will explore how to attract and nurture relationships—friendships, partnerships, and community connections—that are rooted in the shared search for divine truth.
Come and Join Us! Celebrate Swami Kriyananda, Ananda founder’s Birthday May 18 after Sunday Service.Share with others the vibrations of this Path and Swami Kriyananda as our friend and guide. We celebrate to remember and honor Swami's service to God and Guru and his friendship and love for us.Enjoy stories of Swamiji’s life and service, Swami's music, delicious Indian food, ... Read More
4 Wednesdays: May 21, 28, June 4, 11 at 12:30-1:30pm. IN PERSON only at Blue Lotus TempleIf you’ve ever yearned to make meditation an enjoyable and integral part of yourday, this class is designed for you. Whether you want to begin to meditate or youare struggling with inconsistency in your practice, this meditation class offers theguidance and support you need.As ... Read More
You could say Italian food is considered one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, right? It’s easy enough to open a jar of tomato sauce, boil some pasta until it sticks to the wall, and call it an "Italian night" for the family. But when you step into one of those high-end Italian restaurants, you can’t help but think, "I wish ... Read More