Upcoming Classes:
Raja & Hatha Yoga Intensives
Bothell (also in Seattle)
$395 plus text
Hriman McGilloway
& Murali Venkatrao
Bothell: Thursdays Sept 2 - Nov 18, 6-9:15 pm, plus 1 Saturday, Oct 30
Ananda’s most popular and comprehensive course includes meditation, yoga, and the universal philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s 8-Fold Path (Ashtanga Yoga).
We use the modern, definitive text written by Swami Kriyananda: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga.
Raja segment:
Although designed to be taken with the Hatha segment, may be taken separately for $240 plus text
Register for Raja segment only
Hatha segment:
Although designed to be taken with the Raja segment, may be taken separately for $155 plus text
Register for Hatha segment only
Register for both Hatha & Raja segments
Pre-registration required. Class can only be taken as a series. See our Raja Yoga page
Raja & Hatha Yoga Intensives
Seattle (also offered in Bothell)
$395 plus text
Hriman (Terry) McGilloway & Michelle Marshall
Seattle: Tuesdays, September 7 - November 23, 6-9 p.m., plus 1 Saturday, Oct 30
Ananda’s most popular and comprehensive course includes meditation, yoga, and the universal philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s 8-Fold Path (Ashtanga Yoga).
We use the modern, definitive text written by Swami Kriyananda: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga.
Raja segment:
Although designed to be taken with the Hatha segment, may be taken separately for $240 plus text
Register for Raja segment only
Hatha segment:
Although designed to be taken with the Raja segment, may be taken separately for $155 plus text
Register for Hatha segment only
Register for both Hatha & Raja segments
Pre-registration required. Class can only be taken as a series. See our Raja Yoga page
Writing With Spirit
registerRebecca Davis, Ph.d.
Bothell
$40.00 / series
Wednesdays
September 8, 15, 22, 29
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Imagination put to pen stimulates creativity and the flow of intuition into your daily life. Using a seed image or idea and building a story around it puts us in touch with the most elemental processes of creativity. Whether you draw from your own experience or from imagination, storytelling can be a wonderful way to open to divine inspiration and wisdom. In this class, we'll work to turn our ideas into compelling stories, inviting the voice of intuitive guidance at each step of the way. Everyone will enjoy this class. It is open to both left and right brains!
Taught by Rebecca Davis, PhD. Rebecca is an author, journalist, teacher and a long-time meditator and Ananda Community resident.
Class can only be taken as a series.
Circle of Joy
registerJamuna Snitkin
Bothell
Donation
Saturdays
September 18, October 9, November 20
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Let’s take a Saturday morning and take a refreshing dip into personal renewal and sharing. Recharge your own energy batteries as you open your heart and inspire others to do the same. In this popular Circle of Joy brought to you from East West Bookshop by Nayaswami Jamuna Snitkin we will also use the tools of guided visualization, affirmation and meditation to refresh our connection with Spirit and with one another.
Divine Will Healing
registerPrem-Shanti Rider, Namdevi Nagahara
Bothell
$40.00 / class
Wednesdays
October 6, 13, 20
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Each of us can activate and direct the dynamic healing energy that surrounds us in the universe. By the power of prayer, aligned with Divine Will, and our receptivity, we can attune to this flow of energy, resulting in physical, mental and spiritual healing. We will learn the vibratory healing prayer techniques, including visualization & affirmation as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. Music and chanting will aid us in attuning ourselves to higher consciousness and being able to feel the flow of grace that brings healing to ourselves and to others.
Harmonium Workshop
registerHriman McGilloway
East West Bookshop Seattle
$30.00 / class
Saturday
October 23
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Learn the basics of how to play the harmonium. Bring your harmonium or learn on one of ours. Join us for this fun and inspiring class.
Pre-registration will ensure we will have an instrument for you to use.
Who Is Jesus Christ?
registerHriman McGilloway
Bothell
$15.00 / series
Tuesday
December 14
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The debate over the nature and personality of Jesus Christ has continued for over two thousand years. The question has personal relevance for the fact that its answer tells us who WE are! Paramhansa Yogananda came from India to affirm Jesus’ oneness with God, and, our potential as well as equal sons of God. Who were the three Wise Men? Where did Jesus go during the “missing” eighteen years? What was the star of Bethlehem? Is Jesus the ONLY begotten Son of God?
Pre-pay online and receive a 10% discount.
Ongoing Classes:
Meditation (Sadhana) Techniques Review Workshops
registerHriman & Padma McGilloway
Lynnwood
$10.00 / class
Saturdays
June 26, July 10, September 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
These workshops are designed as a refresher for those who have previously learned these techniques at Ananda. Held at the Hansa Temple in the Ananda Community.
Part 1 - Energization Exercises and basic meditation review
Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. - noon, $10
Part 2 – For Ananda disciples: Aum Technique and Kriya review
Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m. - noon, $10
First hour is Aum technique review; second hour, kriya.
Part 3 – Harmonium chanting review
Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. - noon, $10
To benefit from this review, you should already know some basic chants and bring your own harmonium. We will play chants using melody and drone note style and we will focus on techniques such as legato touch, the use of “accidentals,” natural fingering, keeping time with the bellows, and how to lead group chanting.
Your preregistration will be appreciated to help us prepare.
Kriya Yoga Preparation: Segment 1
Lynnwood
$200, plus texts and handouts
Hriman & Padma McGilloway
8 Wednesdays, Jan 12 - March 2, 2011
6:30-9:15pm.
In this 8-week course, the study topics include history and description of Kriya Yoga, how to integrate raja yoga into daily life, the meaning of discipleship, and the relationship of disciple to guru. Techniques taught in this course include the 39 Energization Exercises of Paramhansa Yogananda, Navi Kriya and bandhas for energization of the chakras, the Aum technique and the Maha Mudra technique.
Prerequisite: Raja Yoga. Pre-registration required.
A two-installment payment option is available.
Kriya Yoga Preparation Intensive: Segment 2
Lynnwood
Four classes offered in two overlapping cycles: March to August, and again July to November. Classes meet on Wednesdays, beginning with guided meditation (6:30-7:30 p.m.) and then class (7:30-9 p.m.) at Ananda Community in Lynnwood.
| Class | Dates | Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Essence of Self-Realization | Sept 1, 8 & 15 | Padma |
| The New Path | Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 & 20 | Nivritti |
| Autobiography of a Yogi | Oct 27, Nov3, 10, 17 & 24 | Susan |
Cost is $150 plus texts. A two-installment plan is available.
