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Bhagavad Gita: the Universal Dharma
4 Tuesdays, January 6, 20, 27 and Feb 3 (skip Jan 13th) 6-8:30pm
The Right Action that leads to Inner Freedom.
The beloved “Bible of India” was written long ago and is a time capsule for the current age. It is nonsectarian yet deeply profound. It points to advanced meditation and the inner workings of the heart and mind of sincere truth-seeking souls.
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How to Have Courage, Calmness & Confidence
January 10th, 10am-1pm
How do we face challenges in our lives with courage, calmness and confidence? Yogananda tells us to go within and find our center through meditation. This half-day retreat is an invitation to slow down, turn inward, and refresh your spirit in a welcoming, supportive environment.
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Raja Yoga Open House
January 11th, 12-1pm
Join us for this free information session to learn about our most popular and comprehensive course, the Art & Science of Raja Yoga, beginning on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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.
You can now ask Nayaswami Hriman a question right on our website.
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How to Have Courage, Calmness & Confidence
Led by Ananda meditation teachers Robyn Mattis and Amy Hinchcliffe. Cost $45 includes program, materials, and coffee & baked treats.
Raja Yoga Open House
Join us for this free information session to learn about the Art & Science of Raja Yoga course beginning on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Our most popular course includes over 40 hours of training and direct experience of the ancient techniques of India to calm the mind and transform your life into the miracle that it is. Join us for this FREE ... Read More
What is Kriya Yoga?
Kriya Yoga is an ancient meditation technique of energy and breath control (Pranayama). According to Paramhansa Yogananda, the author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, Kriya Yoga is the most effective technique available to mankind to reach the goal of Yoga: union with God. More than just a technique, Kriya Yoga includes the practices and attitudes that inform the rest of our life.
Emerging into Light: A Woman’s Winter Renewal Retreat
Early bird special through NOV 1st!
We will invite expansion—into our bodies, our breath, our shared space, and the beauty of nature. This is a time to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings, cultivating presence and vitality as we move through the heart of winter.
The Art of Japanese Cooking
Step into the world of Japanese home cooking in this immersive, hands-on retreat led by the talented Chef Rika. With her guidance, you'll explore the heart of traditional Japanese cuisine, learning step by step through expert tips, personal insights, and rich cultural context.
Art and Science of Raja Yoga
Religious Schism: Curse or Freedom?
There are thousands of sects of Christianity. Is this regrettable or is it a symbol of something else?
Does God Exist? Why Would He Allow Suffering?
Question: “God does not exist. If god exists why would he allow so much evil and suffering. One may say that we suffer because of the results of our past karma, why would god make a system like this? Why not punish immediately for transgressions? Why punish thousands of years later when an individual is effectively a different person. Why … 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
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.
