Kriya Preparation 2 meets on approximately 15 Thursdays. There is also one day retreat at Heart Song Hermitage on Saturday, July 5th.
Prerequisite: Kriya Preparation Segment 1
Dates: Thursday evenings, April 17 – July 24, 2025 at 7-9 pm (For those being initiated in July)
Thursday evenings, August 7 – October 30 2025 at 7-9 pm (For those being initiated in November)
Saturday July 5, 10am-4pm Day Retreat at Heart Song Hermitage (Both Groups)
Cost: $200 (+ $35 for the Day Retreat)
Plus Texts: Autobiography of a Yogi, The New Path, Conversations with Yogananda
Instructors: Nayaswamis Padma and Hriman, Rick and Christy Johnston, Jaidhara Sleighter, Ethan Barker, Nayaswami Jamuna and Nayaswami Nivritti.
Location: This class is offered in person at the Ananda Lynnwood Community, Hansa Temple, 20715 Larch Way, Lynnwood, WA 98036 OR online via Zoom.
Day Retreat Information
Date: July 5th, 10am-4pm
Location: Heart Song Hermitage, in the Lake Stevens area. Address will be sent after signup.
Cost: $35.
About: This day retreat is for all students hoping to take Kriya Initiation (both July and November groups). 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.
Kriyacharyas Hriman and Padma are the ones who will be giving Kriya Initiation and teaching the technique, and this day will give students the opportunity to get to know them and one another.
Students can expect the day to be filled with chanting, meditation, and lively discussion about Kriya Yoga.
A potluck style lunch will be organized by Vahini.
Kriya Preparation:
Segment 2
April-July 2025
$200
Kriya Preparation:
Segment 2
August – October 2025
$200
Kriya Preparation Day Retreat
July 5th
$35