Video Tour of The Expanding Light and Ananda Village

Welcome to The Expanding Light

A non-profit meditation and yoga retreat in Northern California and part of Ananda Worldwide.

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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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, or a retreat at lovely Gaia House. more...

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Our Roots

Paramhansa
Yogananda

“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.