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What is Kriya Yoga?
January 22nd, 7-9pm
Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique of energy and breath control (Pranayama). Kriya Yoga is the most effective technique available to mankind to reach the goal of Yoga: union with God. Join us for this free informational session.
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Emerging into Light: A Woman’s Winter Renewal Retreat
January 24th, 10:00am-3:00pm
Through yoga postures, pranayama, chanting, meditation, and affirmations, we’ll invite expansion—into our bodies, our breath, our shared space, and the beauty of nature.
Awaken Your True Potential
Through Yoga, Meditation, and Community
Classes & Events
Learn effective tools to improve your life and expand your consciousness.
Ananda Yoga
Discover the essence of Hatha Yoga, aligning body, mind and spirit.
Meditation
Learn meditation and experience the joy of inner communion.
Kriya Yoga
Explore the path of Kriya Yoga, the art and science of soul awakening.
Retreats
Join us for programs, mini-retreats, and other gatherings at a lovely, park-like property.
Pilgrimages
Ananda Washington has two pilgrimages planned; one to India in fall 2025, and another to Italy in fall 2026.
Ask a Yogi
You can now ask Nayaswami Hriman a question right on our website.
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Christianity & Yoga
Nayaswami Hriman, author of “Once and Future Christ,” shares Yogananda’s insights into the teachings of the Bible showing the underlying similarity to the yoga of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.
Introduction to Self-Realization
“Self-Realization is the knowing in all parts of body, mind, and soul, that you are now in possession of the kingdom of God; that you do not have to pray that it come to you; that God’s omnipresence is your omnipresence; and that all that you need to do is improve your knowing.”
Swami Kriyananda’s Birthday Banquet
Come and Join Us as we Celebrate Swami Kriyananda—Ananda Founder Birthday Banquet—May 17 after Sunday Service. Share with others the vibrations & blessings of this Path and Swami Kriyananda as our friend and guide. It a time for all of us to celebrate and remember to honor Swami’s service to God and Guru and his friendship and love for all ... Read More
What Do We Do Now: Finding Inner Peace in Uncertain Times
Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, spiritual directors for Ananda worldwide, will visit Seattle and offer to us the keys to inner freedom and soul joy. Free! All are welcome.
Swami Kriyananda’s Centennial Celebration
In-person registration required by MAR 15! Join us for a historic, once-in-a-lifetime celebration honoring the 100th birthday of Swami Kriyananda and the living legacy of Paramhansa Yogananda at Ananda Village (CA, USA) and online worldwide.
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Does the Spiritual Path Make You Indifferent?
True non-attachment does not give rise to indifference or low energy.
My Experiences with Swami Kriyananda
This year marks an anniversary filled with light: the centennial of the birth of Swami Kriyananda. It is an invitation to contemplate a life wholly offered to God—one that made Paramhansa Yogananda’s spiritual vision visible, tangible, and joyful. Throughout all Ananda communities and centers around the world, this year will be rich with events, celebrations, and inspiring moments. We have invited … Read More
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A Place Where You Can Find Peace, Meaning, and Spiritual Growth
Ananda is a global movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. It was founded in 1968 in northern California by Swami Kriyananda, one of Yogananda’s direct disciples.
Yogananda’s teachings embrace the truths that underlie all great religions. People from all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed at Ananda.
Join us for Sunday Service or another class or event at the Blue Lotus Temple in Bothell, a place of peace open to all. Visitors come to the temple seeking inner guidance in prayer or meditation, or a respite from the demands of a busy world, or simply a quiet place to “be.”
At our residential community in Lynnwood, residents live together in a lifestyle of meditation, service, simple living and high ideals. Ananda is known throughout the world for its network of independent, intentional communities which are among the most successful in the world today.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone to pursue the search for God.
Spiritual Directors Nayaswami Hriman and Nayaswami Padma
The people at Ananda are joyful, compassionate, and deeply immersed in a holistic approach to yoga, encompassing not only Asana and meditation but also a lifestyle rooted in yogic principles.
Rika Rafael⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ananda is a spiritual hive where I share the honey of devotion with all through service and meditation.
Since finding Ananda, my life is more meaningful with a better defined spiritual goal.
Van Barker⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such an amazing place with some of the most interesting, kind, and talented people I’ve ever met.
Dannyelle VonWeller⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with Spirit lies its greatest joy.Paramhansa Yogananda, author of “Autobiography of a Yogi”
Experience the Joy of Giving
If you have been touched in your own journey, by a talk, a prayer, a song, a class, a book, a video, and course, please consider making a donation so that we, as a family, may all continue to reach souls everywhere.
Thank you for being a part of this community of souls who support each other on the path to God.
