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Formed: 1992 Established: 1992
Ananda Community, Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood, Washington,
United States
 The Ananda Community in Lynnwood is 10 miles north of downtown Seattle, WA. The Community is a 32-unit apartment complex on 5.5 acres and is part of the network of Ananda Communities worldwide. Residency is open to all who are sincere and open to the practice of meditation and yoga in the tradition and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda (author of "Autobiography of a Yogi"). There are approximately 45 adults in residence. There are both Community and individual gardens. Residents grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers; the grounds include a chicken coop, ornamental landscaping, large trees, a swimming pool, a nature trail, and a lawn for gatherings and play. A separate structure serves as a meditation and yoga room for classes and gatherings, banquets, and much more. A Community kitchen is run by residents and provides three vegetarian dinners each week, open to friends and visitors as well as residents. Nearby Ananda Meditation Temple and a teaching center in Seattle offer two locations for classes in meditation and yoga and much more. The first Ananda Community was established in 1968 by Swami Kriyananda, direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, near Nevada City, California, USA.
Residents may rent or own their apartments. Rents are set at local market rates for comparable apartments, plus residents contribute "dues" to support the cost of social and spiritual activities that are above and beyond what is normally provided for by comparable rents. Members of Ananda, whether in the Lynnwood community or elsewhere in the nation, formed an LLC to hold title to the property. An on-site manager and a maintenance person handle day-to-day needs, with the help of participants in periodic community work days and volunteers. The complex is leased to the local Ananda organization for the operation of an intentional spiritual community.
 
Website: http://AnandaSeattle.org
Contact:
Larry Rider, Manager
20715 Larch Way #101
Lynnwood, Washington 98036 United States
Phone: 425-778-4628, 425-806-3700
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Last Updated:3/15/2013
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: We recommend calling ahead, preferably at least one day beforehand: 425-778-4628,
Affiliations:

Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: Northwest Intentional Communities Association
Population
Adult Members:
48
Child Members:
1
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
42% M 58% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
4% identify as 'non-white'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(supportive leadership helps group achieve consensus)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Husband & Wife are spiritual directors)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(long-term members)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(expected, but not required)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
($60/month for group activities & space)
Land and Buildings
Suburban
Area:
5.5 acres (2.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
A subgroup of community members
Number of Residences:
32
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(We have a CSA structure for food growing)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(committed, calm, with moderation)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(committed, calm, with moderation)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(mostly disciples of Paramhansa Yogananda)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Self-Realization yoga/meditation)
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
(Education For Life system)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Unknown
 
 
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