Michelle is an Ananda-certified yoga and meditation teacher.  She began teaching yoga in 2008 and served as Assistant Director of the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training for several years.  She is also a certified yoga therapist. In addition to the many physical benefits, Michelle is deeply inspired by the power of yoga to awaken inner energy, calmness and joy.  Her classes … Read More

Coming from India, I have certainly done yoga a lot of times, however never took it seriously, it was always a slow physical workout which never interested me that much, as I have always been very fond of more fast-paced workouts especially dancing.  I always had a deep connection with God and used to visit a lot of temples in India … Read More

Lorie had been practicing yoga for many years on her own until she found her true “Yoga Home” at the Ananda Lynnwood Community in the late 90s.   She became a  graduate of the 200 level Ananda Yoga Teacher training in 2011.  She has since continued on with her studies becoming certified as a specialist in each of the following fields … Read More

is a stable member of Ananda and lived in several of its international communities since 2008. She is a talented and dedicated yoga teacher with a wealth of expertise and experience. Her students say that she makes classes a special time where one can reach new understanding and levels.     Vahini loves to travel and be in contact with … Read More

Joseph serves in the Sangha office two days a week, assisting with all things technical, whether editing videos, creating imagery for flyers, or working with social media programs.  Joseph came to Ananda when he was 17 years old.  Joseph has taken part in  Ananda Yoga Teacher training, an internship at Ananda Farm Camano Island, and Meditation Teacher Training.  Joseph is known for his … Read More

An Ananda Minister, Rick manages our Temple facilities.