September is Personal Retreat PLUS month
Only Available in September
More programming for 20% off normal Personal Retreat Rates!
There are no dates currently scheduled.
In September only, we add more offerings to our Peronal Retreat option, and give you a discount at the same time. Not to be missed! In additon to the classes and activities below, you will experience:
- 800 acres of beautiful rolling meadows and forestland in the Sierra Nevada foothills, for long walks
- Two daily guided sessions of yoga postures, Energization Exercises, and meditation.
- Meeting spiritual seekers of all backgrounds from around the world.
- Scrumptious vegetarian meals
- Personal services at The Expanding Light (offered for $75 per hour), including: spiritual counseling; private yoga sessions; private yoga therapy sessions.
- Massage (at the Center for Radiant Health – at additional charge)
Follow your own schedule entirely, or partake of a wealth of offerings to help you deepen your personal, spiritual journey.
The schedule below is subject to change. Call ahead to confirm, if you wish.
We offer you:
Mondays
| Morning: | Instruction in meditation |
| Evening: | How to Get Answers through Intuition |
Tuesdays
| Noon: | Video of Swami Kriyananda |
| Afternoon: | Tour of Ananda Village |
| Evening: | Healing Prayer Workshop |
Wednesdays
| Morning: | Instruction in Meditation |
| Afternoon: | Energization Exercises Workshop |
Thursdays
| Noon: | Inspirational prayer ceremony |
| Afternoon: | Restorative Yoga session |
| Evening: | Chanting workshop |
Fridays
| Morning: | Class on the 8 Stages to Self-realization |
| Afternoon: | Personalized Yoga Postures |
Saturdays
| Morning: | Instruction in Meditation |
| Afternoon: | Tour of Ananda |
| Evening: | Special events—see below |
Sundays
| Morning: | Ananda Village Sunday Service and Purification Ceremony |
| Evening: | Video and discussion: What Is Ananda? |
Special events on certain days in September:
| Saturday, 1st: | Chanting to Achieve Inner Joy |
| Saturday, 8th: | No Personal Retreat offered |
| Saturday, 15th: | "Cycles of Time: The Yugas" |
| Saturday, 22nd: | "Using Music to Change Your Consciousness" |
| Saturday, 29th: | Chanting in the Chakras |
Visit for 4 days or more, and receive the option of a complimentary hour of Spiritual Counseling.
Come any day of September and stay as long as you’d like. We look forward to serving you!
September Programs with 20% off
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
Please see our Daily Schedule.
See Transportation and Directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.
Personal Retreat (PR)
Personal Retreat is available almost every day, except the nights of:
Aug 18-24
Daily rates(PRP)
| Tent / RV |
Standard Shared |
Standard Private |
Deluxe Shared |
Deluxe Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69 | $99 | $159 | $139 | $219 |
| $55 | $79 | $127 | $111 | $175 |
“I could not have envisioned a more perfect personal retreat...”
– Pamela Hazard, Santa Barbara, CA
More testimonials…
Three delicious and satisfying
vegetarian buffet meals are included
with the cost of your stay
Enjoy long walks on our beautiful 800 acres of forest and meadowland

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