A Yoga and Meditation
Retreat Center in California

One of the world’s most respected retreat centers for meditation and yoga, The Expanding Light is an ideal setting for personal healing and rejuvenation. Experience how to transform your life. MORE...

Ananda Yoga®

A powerful spiritual practice, and not merely an exercise routine.

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Karma Yoga

Spiritualize Your Life. Have the life-changing experience of living at a spiritual retreat center for 2 weeks to 3 months.
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Holistic Health

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International Retreats and Pilgrimages

Spiritual Retreats and Pilgirmages with the Expanding Light. more...





Meditation

Experience the divine within yourself in a calm and focused environment

Personal Retreat

Combine personal quiet time with choices of classes and activities. more...

Spiritual Growth

Discover a center of calmness within yourself and learn to apply that creatively to any aspect of your life. more...

First-Timers

This program is especially designed to introduce newcomers to meditation and spiritual community. more...

Bring Your Group

Beautiful things happen for groups who share an Expanding Light spiritual retreat, workshop, or a retreat at lovely Gaia House. more...


Swami Kriyananda

Swami Kriyananda

Yogananda's direct disciple and the founder of spiritual retreat centers in the US, Italy and India.



In Memoriam: Swami Kriyananda
April 21, 2013

On Sunday, April 21, Swami Kriyananda, the founder of Ananda and The Expanding Light Retreat, left his body, to soar freely in the Divine Light, as he had been wishing for a long time. His passing was peaceful, and now he is with his beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, whom he has served with devotion all his life. more...

Paramhansa Yogananda

Paramhansa Yogananda

“The time for knowing God has come.”

Wisdom of Yogaanda programs

Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and founded in 1968 by his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda, The Expanding Light is a retreat center in Northern California welcoming seekers from all backgrounds. Here you will find a loving, accepting environment, ideal for personal growth and spiritual renewal.

The Center for Radiant Health

Start your retreat relaxed and recharged!

  • Massage, body and energy work
  • Ayurvedic healing
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