What is Self-Realization?

The techniques and concepts of Raja Yoga — Hong Sau, pranayama, chanting, and more — find their highest expression in the true goal of Yoga: union with the Divine, which Paramhansa Yogananda called Self-Realization. Central to this path is the ancient meditation technique of Kriya Yoga. In this free class, Ananda Ministers Murali Venkatrao, Nayaswami Carole, and Vahini Abbruzzese, will introduce you to the four-course Kriya Preparation series — designed to help you live the teachings of Raja Yoga and deepen your study of the writings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

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 Ananda Ministers Murali Venkatrao, Nayaswami Carole, 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

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.

Nayaswami Carole

Nayaswami Carole is an Ananda minister and lightbearer.  She is one of the community managers in Lynnwood.