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The Ananda Institute of Living Yoga has been established to help expand the awareness of yoga as a w

“Yoga” means more than physical positions. “Living Yoga” means to awaken to your own highest potential and to see oneself as part of the greater life of all. “Living Yoga” brings calmness, intuition, health and vitality to daily life. Hatha Yoga (Ananda Yoga) enhances meditation as “meditation in movement.” Combined with the Life Force control techniques such as the Energization Exercises (tension exercises), we learn meditation in stillness and meditation in action: thus, meditation “all the time!” The more we live centered in the Self within, the greater is our ability to joyfully meet the demands of everyday life.

02/24/2026

Nayaswami Hriman, co-director of Ananda Washington will share insights for life from the great scripture of yoga, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Including excerpts from the upcoming book, "Farther Away than the Stars"(Meditations from the Yoga Sutras), In these four classes we will explore each of the "books" or "padas" of the sutras, distilling practical counsel for the yogi lifestyle.

Each class will include guided practices in meditation and open discussion.

Topics Covered include:

* Now we come to yoga: what is our motivation and purpose for meditation and the yoga lifestyle?
* The importance of concentration
* Methods recommended by Patanjali for concentration
* Yamas and niyamas in the 21st century.
* Is devotion and the guru missing from the Sutras?
* Importance of AUM
* Turning off the five sense “telephones”
* Where do the paths of yoga fit into the Sutras?
* When will I get the siddhis (powers)?
* What is enlightenment?

and much more………

Class format

Part 1 – Yoga 6 to 7:30 pm (optional, no extra charge) with Nancy Callan, yoga instructor E-RYT 200

Part 2 – Meditation on the Sutras 7:30 to 8 pm (includes comfort break) with Nayaswami Hriman, co-director, Ananda Washington

Part 3 – Exploration of the Yoga Sutras 8 to 9 pm with Nayaswami Hriman

Register at Ananda Washington website (link in the comments.

02/21/2026

Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training
begins April 11, 2026. Learn more about this life transforming program at our Open house on March 7, 2026

Dreaming of becoming a professional yoga teacher in an authentic tradition?
Join ANANDA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING and step into a truly transformative journey!
🌿 Deep dive into:
Classical yoga techniques
Anatomy & physiology
Yoga philosophy
How to teach 38 Ananda Yoga postures
✨ Grow from the inside out:
Improve your health, enhance concentration, and reduce stress through a practice suitable for all levels.
🌟 Experience more than a training:
AYTT includes 3 yoga retreats, where you can step away from daily life and immerse yourself in experiential learning with a supportive, like-minded community.
📘 You’ll receive:
A comprehensive manual of yogic practices
50+ videos on techniques & philosophy
What students say:
"This was a spiritual journey for me. I deeply appreciate all the love, effort and professionalism in teaching yoga!
It gave me a gift I’ll carry through my entire life...
This community is so special and truly devoted to the Ananda Yoga style and Kriya Yoga, in general I learned so much and met incredible people and mentors.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!"
M. M.
“How can I put into words that which has only begun to take roots in my heart & soul? And yet I cannot & would not deny the inner light ignited by this incredible program….
So incredibly grateful for the guidance and inspiration I have received. It is so far beyond anything I had anticipated.”
J.W.

https://www.anandawashington.org/ananda-yoga-teacher.../

12/02/2025

Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training
begins January 22, 2026.
Dreaming of becoming a professional yoga teacher in an authentic tradition?

Join ANANDA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING and step into a truly transformative journey!
🌿 Deep dive into:
Classical yoga techniques
Anatomy & physiology
Yoga philosophy
How to teach 38 Ananda Yoga postures

✨ Grow from the inside out:
Improve your health, enhance concentration, and reduce stress through a practice suitable for all levels.

🌟 Experience more than a training:
AYTT includes 3 yoga retreats, where you can step away from daily life and immerse yourself in experiential learning with a supportive, like-minded community.

📘 You’ll receive:
A comprehensive manual of yogic practices
50+ videos on techniques & philosophy

What students say:

"This was a spiritual journey for me. I deeply appreciate all the love, effort and professionalism in teaching yoga!
It gave me a gift I’ll carry through my entire life...
This community is so special and truly devoted to the Ananda Yoga style and Kriya Yoga, in general I learned so much and met incredible people and mentors.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!"
M. M.

“How can I put into words that which has only begun to take roots in my heart & soul? And yet I cannot & would not deny the inner light ignited by this incredible program….
So incredibly grateful for the guidance and inspiration I have received. It is so far beyond anything I had anticipated.”
J.W.

🗓 Next Session Begins: January 22, 2026
Ready to begin your journey?
Learn more at:
https://www.anandawashington.org/ananda-yoga-teacher-training/

11/24/2025

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Dive deep in the joy and therapeutics of Ananda Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
+ 55 hours of in depth training for yoga teachers.
7 Saturdays Jan – March 2026
9:00am — 5:00pm

What You Will Learn

+Learn 15+ restorative yoga poses and how to apply their healing powers in your own practice and to your students.

+ Discover how props are your friends and how to guide a deep energetic experience of the chakras through opening the heart and relaxation.

+ 4 variations of restorative Savasana

+ In depth aspects restorative poses such as “King/Queen” of all restorative poses Baddha Konasana

+ In addition to classic restorative poses we’ll introduce some new poses such as “Heart Opener” and “Instant Maui”

+ Yoga Alliance certified Level 2 teacher training or continuing education. Ask us for more details! https://www.anandawashington.org/restorative-yoga-teacher-training/

11/22/2025

Introduction to Meditation Workshop
November 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Blue Lotus Temple

Meditation is the art of stillness, tranquility, and clear perception. It helps us to find joy and peace even in the midst of life’s challenges.

Get the tools you will need to create a consistent meditation practice. Learn how to..

--Relax the body to prepare for meditation

--Sit for meditation so the body feels comfortable

--Calm the mind and get centered

--Experience the joy of silence

This workshop will be led by experienced Meditation teachers who will inspire you to begin the journey to find the Joy within You.

11/20/2025

The postures are intended to change our whole being. And that being is an irradiation from within. What we are within (a perfect being), we will be without.
—Swami Kriyananda

Interested in becoming an Ananda Yoga Teacher — or in deepening your yoga practice and spiritual life? 🌿
The next Ananda Yoga Teacher Training begins January 22!

👉 Click the link in the comments for more details.

11/13/2025

Discover the joy of Ananda Yoga!
Feel amazing in body, mind, and spirit.
All levels welcome — your first class is free!

11/13/2025

🌟 Ananda Yoga Teacher Training
Next session begins January 22, 2026

Dreaming of becoming a certified yoga teacher in an authentic tradition? 🌿
Join Ananda Yoga Teacher Training (AYTT) and experience:

🧘‍♀️ A deep dive into the ancient science of Yoga—its techniques, benefits, and timeless wisdom
💫 Better health, focus, and stress relief
🌼 A practice suitable for all levels

Your training includes:
🕉️ A comprehensive manual of yogic practices
🕉️ 50+ videos on technique and philosophy
🕉️ 3 immersive yoga retreats for experiential learning in a like-minded community

About Ananda Yoga
Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, shared asanas, pranayama, mudras, and bandhas with his close disciples.
His direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda, organized these teachings into a complete system—Ananda Yoga—presented in The Art and Science of Raja Yoga.
Today, Ananda Yoga continues this tradition, integrating body, mind, and soul.

“How can I put into words that which has only begun to take roots in my heart & soul? And yet I cannot & would not deny the inner light ignited by this incredible program….So incredibly grateful for the guidance and inspiration I have received. It is so far beyond anything I had anticipated.”
- J. W.

💛 Begin your journey of transformation on January 22, 2026
👉 Visit our website for details and registration!

11/01/2025

🌟 Discover the secret to lasting happiness by finding rest at the center! Yoga Teachers join us for 7 delightful Saturdays from January to March 2026 (check out the schedule below)!

🧘‍♀️ Dive into the blissful world of Ananda Restorative Yoga with Lorie in this enriching 55-hour course. Perfect for all yoga teachers, this course can also count towards your RYT 500 designation! If you're already an RYT 500, this is a fantastic opportunity for your Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.

✨ What You’ll Learn:
- Master 15+ restorative yoga poses and their healing benefits for yourself and your students.
- Discover how props can enhance your practice and guide you through a deep energetic experience focused on opening the heart and relaxation.

You'll learn to teach poses like:
- Savasana
- Burrito
- Stonehenge
- Various Child’s poses
- Forward Bends
- Twists
- Bridge
- Fish
- Mountain Brook
- Viparita Karani
- & MORE!

🧘💖

09/11/2025

✨ Keys to Higher Awareness – Day 9 ✨

Key #9: Embrace Awareness
“Don’t merely wish for broader awareness: Embrace it. Never fear it. The way out of life’s difficulties is not to deaden one’s consciousness to them, but to see them always in relation to broader realities.” – Swami Kriyananda

Reflection
True awareness demands courage and active participation. It's not enough to merely wish for clarity or insight; we must actively welcome each experience as an opportunity to expand our consciousness. By embracing awareness, even challenges and obstacles become valuable teachers, guiding us to perceive life in its fuller, richer context.

🧘 Practice Tip
Today, pause for a few moments throughout the day to observe your thoughts, feelings, and reactions without judgment. Notice how awareness alone can bring clarity, calm, and insight into situations that previously felt overwhelming.

🌟 Invitation
Awareness grows through practice. Explore how yoga and meditation can help you deepen your clarity and inner calm. Learn more about our weekly offerings at Anandawa.org

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23305 Bothell-Everett Highway
Bothell, WA
98021

Telephone

+14258063700

Website

https://www.anandawashington.org/ananda-yoga/

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