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Welcome to The Expanding Light
A non-profit meditation and yoga retreat in Northern California and part of Ananda Village.
We offer a wide range of programs including yoga and meditation retreats and teacher training to personal retreats.
Come find peace, healing, and practical tools.
Check our Calendar to see a full list of our upcoming programs.
Yoga
Ananda Yoga® is a powerful spiritual practice, and not merely an exercise routine.
Karma Yoga
Spiritualize Your Life. Have the life-changing experience of living in an ashram for 2 weeks to 3 months.
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Holistic Health
International Retreats and Pilgrimages
Spiritual Travel with the Expanding Light. more...
Nature and Spirit
Experience the calming and quieting effect being in Natures beauty has upon your body, mind, and soul. 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, yoga, and spiritual community. more...
Bring Your Group
Beautiful things happen for groups who share an Expanding Light workshop. more...
“California oasis offers 'soul bliss'”
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Our Roots“The time for knowing God has come.” |
Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and founded in 1968 by his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda, The Expanding Light is a yoga retreat in California welcoming seekers from all backgrounds. Here you will find a loving, accepting environment, ideal for personal growth and spiritual renewal.
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Yogananda's direct disciple and and the founder of Ananda Yoga® and The Expanding Light Retreat. |
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The Center for Radiant Health
Start your retreat relaxed and recharged!
