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Note: All classes are held at Ananda Temple and Teaching Center
4855 SW Watson, Beaverton) unless otherwise noted.
Phone 503-626-3403 with questions
.

Regular Yoga & Meditation Classes

Postures Classes: Ongoing | Specialty

Meditation Classes: Introductory | Comprehensive


Level I
Next three-month comprehensive course begins February 9, 2010

Level II
Next three-month comprehensive course begins February 10, 2010

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  Meditation for Starters

Tuesday, February 23

Wednesday, February 17


Introductory class, $20
plus text (Meditation for Starters by J. Donald Walters)
.

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This delightful introductory class provides experience and fundamental understanding of meditation; what it is, how to practice, and benefits.
For full description, see ou
r Meditation Classes page.

 

  Meditation I: The Foundation of Daily Meditation
Series begins March , Four Thursdays, 7-9pm
$80 plus text (Lessons in Meditation)

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Through this in depth course you learn how to develop and maintain a daily practice using proven, universal techniques.


For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

Art and Science of Raja Yoga (Level I)
Next course begins February 9, 2010
(11 Tuesdays, 5:45-9:30pm plus
2 Saturdays, 8:30am-noon; 1 Sunday, 8:30am-1:30pm)
$595, materials available for $80.75 (a 20% discount).

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A three-month intensive on the "royal" yoga including postures, meditation, pranayam, diet, health and more. Realize a higher degree of self-mastery, more access to your own energy, and spiritual awakening.

Presented by Daiva and Ganga Mata Glazzard, Acharyas (spiritual directors) of Ananda Portland. Daiva and Ganga Mata have been practicing and sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda since the 1980s.

 

For a full description, see our Art & Science page.

 

  Meditation II: Energy and Magnetism
Series begins TBA, Four Thursdays, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus materials (Energization Exercise Poster, Booklet, Sadhana DVD)
Pre-requisite - Meditation I

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Without energy and magnetism, success in any endeavor (including meditation) is delayed or frustrated. Learn how to develop increased levels of energy and magnetism. Includes the Energization Exercises.


For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

  Meditation III: Meditation for Opening the Heart
Series begins TBA, Four Weeks, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus materials
Pre-requisite - Meditation I

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The heart affects vitality, energy, wellbeing, and joy. Meditation to open the heart greatly increases our experience of life. Devotion awakens the heart's natural love. As one great saint said, "not one foot can be placed on the spiritual path without love."


For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

  Meditation IV: Affirmations
Series begins TBA, Four Weeks, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus materials (Scientific Healing Affirmations, Affirmations for Self-Healing)
Pre-requisite - Meditation I

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The mind's ongoing thoughts either support or suppress our aspirations. Engage the mind in support of your meditation practice.


For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

  Meditation V: Spiritual Anatomy -
                                                           Your Chakras and Subtle Energies

Series begins TBA Four Weeks, 7-8:30pm
$60 plus text (Chakras for Starters)
Pre-requisite - Meditation I, Meditation II

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Understanding the subtle energies inside can prepare us for the deeper aspects of meditation practice, and give us greater control of our daily lives.
For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

  Meditation VI: Kriya Preparation
Series Begins TBA, Six Weeks, 7-8:30pm
$150 plus materials
Pre-requisites - include Meditation Classes I-V or the Art and Science of Raja Yoga, Level I, and Exploring Discipleship (See Below).

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Techniques and subtle understandings that make the practice of Kriya Yoga powerful and effective.


For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

 Exploring Discipleship
Next Series begins April 2010, Three Weeks 6-9:30pm
$150 including text (Exploring Discipleship)
Pre-requisites - include Meditation Classes I-V, or the Art and Science of Raja Yoga, Level I.

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Discipleship is, for those who want Self-realization, a necessary step along the way. Contrary to most expectations, discipleship is the student's commitment to a teacher who has attained the realization the student is seeking, and who has the ability to guide that student into full realization of their oneness with Spirit.


For full description, see our
Meditation Classes
page.

 

The Art & Science of Raja Yoga (Level II)
Next course begins February 10, 2010
(10 Wednesdays, 5:45-9:30pm)
$500, uses the same materials from Art and Science of Raja Yoga Part I
Pre-requisites: Art and Science of Raja Yoga Part I, Daily Practice of Meditation, Interest (or previous initiation) in the practice of Kriya Yoga

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A 10 week intensive on the "royal" yoga including postures, meditation, pranayam, diet, health and more. This series builds upon the principles and practices explored in Part I. Please call for details.

Presented by Lorna Knox and Dianne Perry.

For a full description, see our Art & Science page.

 

Material Success Through Yoga Principles
RESCHEDULED

Would you like to live a deeply fulfilling spiritual life and bring joyful and abundant consciousness into outer expression at work and in business?
Join us as we take practical steps to integrate the principles of spiritual and material success into our lives.

Based on Material Success Through Yoga Principles, (correspondence course) by Swami  Kriyananda and teachings of Yogananda.

Learn to  * Focus and clarify your intentions to create the life you want and recognize your mission * Bridge the gap between your inner and outer worlds * Overcome fear and act from your center in challenging situations * Experience your work as joyful service * Spiritualize your workplace * Create value in your work, products or services * Magnetize what you need when you need it.
 

Bring a notebook and pen. Learn practical tools to put these magnetic principles to work in your life each week.