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URL:https://anandaportland.org/events/the-art-and-science-of-raja-yoga-cou
 rse-fall-2026-2026-09-29/
SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Raja Yoga Course Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:This course is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient scien
 ce of yoga philosophy and the practices that can lead to the discovery of 
 our highest Self potential.\n\nThe Art and Science of Raja Yoga gives us 
 the balanced\, comprehensive approach of raja yoga\, which is also known
  as the “royal” yoga. The course is organized around seven topics – 
 Philosophy\, Meditation\, Postures\, Breathing\, Routines\, Healing\, and 
 Diet. It also includes in-depth discussions of the paths of karma\, bhakt
 i\, and gyana yoga.\n\nThe text is written by Swami Kriyananda\, a direc
 t disciple of the great master\, Paramhansa Yogananda\, who brought yoga t
 o the West.\n\nDivided into 14 chapters or steps\, the topics are:\n\n 	St
 ep 1: The History of Yoga\n 	Step 2: The Paths of Yoga\n 	Step 3: The Eigh
 t Stages of Self-Realization\n 	Step 4: Yama\n 	Step 5: Niyama\n 	Step 6: 
 Duality\n 	Step 7: Affirmations\, Part 1\n 	Step 8: Affirmations\, Part 2\
 n 	Step 9: Energy and Energization\n 	Step 10: Magnetism\n 	Step 11: The N
 eed for a Guru\n 	Step 12: The Anatomy of Yoga\, Part 1\n 	Step 13: The An
 atomy of Yoga\, Part 2\n 	Step 14: The Yogic Scheme of Life\n\nEach class 
 will include yoga postures\, energization exercises\, chanting\, meditatio
 n\, discussion\, practice of pranayams\, snacks and satsang (fellowship) w
 ith truth seekers. Together we will explore the deepest teachings of the E
 ast and the eternal truths of our spiritual nature.\n\nThis course include
 s the first two techniques on the path of Kriya Yoga.\n\nThe schedule will
  be 11 weekly classes on Tuesdays\, with 3 Saturday workshops. \n\nTuesda
 ys:  Sept 8 - Nov 17\nSaturdays: TBD\n\nCost: $395 / $550 for couples\, p
 lus the textbook. Payment plans are available.\n\nReturning students pay $
 150\n\nInstructors include members of the Ananda Portland ministry team an
 d teachers who are disciples of Paramhansa Yogananda who have practical ex
 perience living the yogic lifestyle.\n\nPlease pre-register and pay the fu
 ll price\, or pay the deposit and talk to us about a payment plan.  Conta
 ct us with any questions. 
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LOCATION:Ananda Portland Temple\, 4855 SW Watson Ave\, Beaverton\, OR\, 970
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