Featured Event
Last Day to Register for Yogananda India Pilgrimage
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Ananda Washington and Ananda Portland will be guiding a pilgrimage to the holy sites of India from October 22nd to November 9th.
The last chance to register for this pilgrimage is July 1st.
Featured Event
July 4th BBQ and Potluck
Friday, July 4 from 1pm – 4pm
Join us for the annual July 4th BBQ and potluck at the Lynnwood Community.
Food, inspiring talks, friends, and entertainment.
Call the temple to let us know what you would like to bring.
Awaken Your True Potential
Through Yoga, Meditation, and Community
Learn effective tools to improve your life and expand your consciousness.
Discover the essence of Hatha Yoga, aligning body, mind and spirit.
Learn meditation and experience the joy of inner communion.
Explore the path of Kriya Yoga, the art and science of soul awakening.
Join us for programs, mini-retreats, and other gatherings at a lovely, park-like property.
Ananda Washington has two pilgrimages planned; one to India in fall 2025, and another to Italy in fall 2026.
Featured Classes and Events
Sanctuary of Peace Women’s Retreat
A two day worry fast!$250 double occupancy - one spot left as of 6/25. If sold out, email friends@anandawashington.org to be added to a waitlist.$425 single occupancy - Sold OutIncludes program & supplies, all vegetarian meals, snacks, & lodging. Led by Ananda Yoga & Meditation teachers, Christina Riegel & Sita Tocco.There is a joke about worrying that goes like this: "Worrying ... Read More
Meditation for Starters Move Beyond the App! | IN PERSON only
4 Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23 & 30 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. Have you tried meditating with an App but are struggling with inconsistency in your practice? This meditation class offers theguidance and support you need!As ... Read More
Sunday Service at Ananda with Jyotish and Devi
Join us this Sunday, July 13th, for a special Sunday Service with guest ministers Jyotish and Devi, leaders of Ananda Worldwide. Jyotish and Devi will be joining us on Zoom.
Secrets of Creativity Art Retreat
Awakening creative flow through intuitionDo you consider yourself to be creative? Whether the answer is yes or no, we strive to guide you in this hands on retreat towards a deeper connection to your creative self.Creativity is for everyone! We simply need to know how to awaken it! Swami Kriyanda, in his book Art as a Hidden Message, shares that while methodology and ... Read More
Morning Meditation Retreat for Inner Peace and Renewal
Meditation is the art of stillness, tranquility, and clear perception. It helps us find joy and peace even in the midst of life’s challenges. This half-day retreat is an invitation to slow down, turn inward, and refresh your spirit in a welcoming, supportive environment.We’ll begin with gentle stretches to relax the body, followed by a guided meditation incorporating chanting, breath ... Read More
Listen to My Soul Song: A Half Day Devotional Chanting Retreat
The Soul has a voice. When we nourish our Souls with devotional chanting, we open a sacred doorway, allowing bliss to flow freely through us.Embark on a musical journey to the center of your heart. Let this short & sweet mini retreat serve as a devotional offering to your highest self. We will chant, and then we will chant some ... Read More
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
Happening This Week
Saturday Morning Meditation at Ananda Community
Ananda Community - Lynnwood 20715 Larch Way, Lynnwood
Week of Events
Sanctuary of Peace Women’s Retreat
A two day worry fast!$250 double occupancy - one spot left as of 6/25. If sold out, email friends@anandawashington.org to be added to a waitlist.$425 single occupancy - Sold OutIncludes program & supplies, all vegetarian meals, snacks, & lodging. Led by Ananda Yoga & Meditation teachers, Christina Riegel & Sita Tocco.There is a joke about worrying that goes like this: "Worrying ... Read More
In Person Sunday Morning Meditation & Purification Ceremony
In Person Sunday Morning Meditation & Purification Ceremony
Sundays begin at 9:15 am with a in-person only silent group meditation and purification ceremony, followed by Sunday Service at 10 am (in-person and online).
Sunday Service at Ananda
Sunday Service at Ananda
ABOUT SUNDAY SERVICES AT ANANDA Sunday Services can also be viewed online starting at 10am! Sundays at Ananda Meditation Temple are the highlight of the week and are an excellent occasion for your first visit. Sunday Service is drawn from the ancient meditation tradition of the East and the mystical traditions of Christ, with scriptural readings from both the Bible ... Read More
Circle of Joy Sunday School
Circle of Joy Sunday School
In person every Sunday during Service, for children ages 4-10. FreeIt is our intention and our joy to support parents and their children in participating in Sunday Service.Who may participate: Children 4-10When: Every Sunday at Ananda Blue Lotus TempleChildren will stay with parents upstairs until after the first chant, then they go downstairs with teachers to the large classroom. Parents ... Read More
Monday Yoga with Lynne
Monday Yoga with Lynne
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 program, and is a certified Ananda ... Read More
Group Meditation
Group Meditation
Bring peace and joy into your day with meditation! Both new and experienced meditators benefit from group meditations, which greatly amplify the power of each meditator’s efforts.This half hour meditation starts with a chant and a prayer reading leading to a silent meditation.No need to register – just come and meditate!
Tuesday Yoga with Nancy
Tuesday Yoga with Nancy
Nancy E-RYT 200 | YACEPJoin 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 ... Read More
Wednesday Yoga with Michelle
Wednesday Yoga with Michelle
Michelle E-RYT200 | C-IAYT | YACEPJoin 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 ... Read More
Group Meditation
Group Meditation
Bring peace and joy into your day with meditation! Both new and experienced meditators benefit from group meditations, which greatly amplify the power of each meditator’s efforts.This half hour meditation starts with a chant and a prayer reading leading to a silent meditation.No need to register – just come and meditate!
Wednesday Evening Yoga with Friends | All Levels Yoga
Wednesday Evening Yoga with Friends | All Levels Yoga
Ananda Yoga is a heart-centered approach to Hatha Yoga that emphasizes inner awareness, energy upliftment, and calmness of mind. Join a team of Ananda Yoga Teachers friends who teach collaboratively in this weekly drop in class. Bonded by the joy of attending Yoga Teacher Training together this team of talented teachers looks forward to offering you the experience the true nature ... Read More
Group Meditation
Group Meditation
Bring peace and joy into your day with meditation! Both new and experienced meditators benefit from group meditations, which greatly amplify the power of each meditator’s efforts.This half hour meditation starts with a chant and a prayer reading leading to a silent meditation.No need to register – just come and meditate!
Ananda Yoga for Strength, Relaxation, and Daily Radiance
Ananda Yoga for Strength, Relaxation, and Daily Radiance
Vahini Sleighter E-RYT 500, YACEPExperience the ultimate fusion of relaxation, strength-building, radiant well-being, and natural fulfilling meditation. Each session is meticulously crafted to guide you towards a state of profound tranquility while simultaneously nurturing your physical and mental resilience. Through gentle yet invigorating postures, breathwork, and meditation techniques, discover the harmonious balance between body, mind, and spirit. Join me as ... Read More
Group Meditation
Group Meditation
Bring peace and joy into your day with meditation! Both new and experienced meditators benefit from group meditations, which greatly amplify the power of each meditator’s efforts.This half hour meditation starts with a chant and a prayer reading leading to a silent meditation.No need to register – just come and meditate!
Movement as Meditation Yoga with Kevin
Movement as Meditation Yoga with Kevin
Kevin Hart E-RYT-200There are many ways to practice yoga postures. Focusing our energy inward and upward during and after a yoga pose is a kind of moving meditation that opens up many hidden potentials and realizations about ourselves.With keen attention on alignment we practice standing firmly on our own two feet, deeply engaging the core. This rooting allows us a ... Read More
Saturday Morning Meditation at Ananda Community
Saturday Morning Meditation at Ananda Community
Saturday morning meditations at Ananda Community, LynnwoodSaturday morning meditations are being extended from the first Saturday of each month to four Saturdays each month: 7 to 9 a.m. in Hansa Temple. Meditations will include some special features as per the leader(s) which might include chanting at the chakras, readings, chanting, and, of course, meditation!There will be exceptions, for example, the ... Read More
Happy for No Reason Yoga with Vahini
Happy for No Reason Yoga with Vahini
Vahini Sleighter E-RYT 500 |YACEPExperience the ultimate fusion of relaxation, strength-building, radiant well-being, and natural fulfilling meditation. Each session is meticulously crafted to guide you towards a state of profound tranquility while simultaneously nurturing your physical and mental resilience. Through gentle yet invigorating postures, breathwork, and meditation techniques, discover the harmonious balance between body, mind, and spirit. Join me as ... Read More
The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with Spirit lies its greatest joy.Paramhansa Yogananda, author of "Autobiography of a Yogi"
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