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Spiritual Renewal Week
7 days
Get special reduced rates when you sign up for the full 7 days
*Pick up & drop off at Sacramento Airport. Click on link next to date to get full details.
This year's subject: "Spiritual Lessons from the Life of Swami Kriyananda"
Spiritual Renewal Week is much more than classes: it is 7 days of spiritual transformation, through daily yoga and meditation, devotional chanting, inspirational music and theater, and fellowship with like-minded seekers - in an atmosphere of high inspiration. You'll find wisdom, humor, down-to-earth practicality, and clear solutions for your own life.
This year's Spiritual Renewal Week will be uniquely blessed: Ananda's beloved founder and spiritual guide, Swami Kriyananda, left his body on April 21, 2013. This year's week of classes will be dedicated to the spiritual lessons of his life and work.
If you are looking for spiritual answers in your own life, join us for this magical week of renewal, an Ananda tradition for over 40 years.
During the week, there will be special classes for those preparing for Kriya initiation. For information on these classes, please contact kriyayoga2@ananda.org.
At the end of our recent Spiritual Renewal Week, guests made these comments:
“Incredible. I received quite a lot of clarity on issues that have been on my mind for some time.”
“The feeling of openness and the welcoming nature of the Ananda environment and people made my experience so beautiful! ALL the classes and talks were helpful and inspiring.I felt great love and support from all of the staff and community members.”
“It proved to be more than I ever expected. The atmosphere, people, and power of the Divine were life transforming. Will definitely be back.”
“Fantastic. Deeply inspiring. Life-changing.”
Last year's schedule (2013 schedule coming soon)
Monday: “The Wisdom of Yogananda" with Nayaswami Kriyananda
Tuesday: "How to Be Happy All the Time " with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi
Wednesday: “Energy, Magnetism, and Success" with Nayaswamis Dharmaraj, Bharat, and Asha
Thursday: “How to Achieve Glowing Health and Vitality" with Nayaswamis Gyandev, Diksha, and Maria
Friday: “The Path of Kriya Yoga" with Kriyacharyas Anandi, Hriman, and Devarshi
Saturday: Swami Kriyananda
Sunday Service
Afternoons:
Monday: "How to Meditate," "How to Deepen Your Meditation," or "Refine Your Energization Practice"
Tuesday: "Discipleship on This Path"
Wednesday: "Peace Treaty Preview"
Thursday: Tour of Ananda Village
Friday: Free
Saturday: The Pilgrim's Vow of Intention
Evenings:
Monday: A concert of music by Swami Kriyananda
Tuesday: Q and A with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi
Wednesday: “The Peace Treaty”—a play written by Swami Kriyananda
Thursday: Kirtan, devotional chanting
Friday: Kriya Initiations for those eligible, or an evening in an Ananda home
Saturday: An Evening in India, banquet followed by storytelling and Indian dance
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
Spiritual Renewal Week starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. 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.
or e-mail or call us at 1-800-346-5350
Costs (SRW)
- Aug 18 – 25, 2013
| Tent / RV |
Standard Shared |
Standard Private |
Deluxe Shared |
Deluxe Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $595 | $805 | $1225 | $1085 | $1645 |
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
Spiritual Renewal Week starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date. 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.
This price covers 7 days of classes, activities, meals, and accommodations.
Daily rate for attending part of the week. There is a minimum 5-nights’ stay during Spiritual Renewal Week. Only shared rooms and tent spaces available. Book by calling 1-800-346-5350
| Tent / RV |
Standard Shared |
Deluxe Shared |
|---|---|---|
| $106 | $136 | $171 |
Anyone not staying at the Expanding Light retreat can purchase passes for events in advance. Passes allow us to know the number of visitors we will be hosting. It really helps us gauge meal counts, seating and usage of the facilities and staff. Advance purchase will make for easy check-in for all. You can call the front desk in advance to purchase your passes 800-346-5350.
Prices for Day-guests
| Full Day Pass (meals not included) |
Half Day Pass (meals not included) |
Week-long Pass (lunch included) |
|---|---|---|
| $45 | $25 | $325 |
Prices for Gaia House
shared only
per night for 7 nights:
| Bird Room: | $155 |
| Mountain, River, Trees or Star Rooms: | $160 |
| Flower Room: | $170 |
per night, 5 or 6 nights:
| Bird Room: | $181 |
| Mountain, River, Trees or Star Rooms: | $181 |
| Flower Room: | $191 |
Come a Day Early
Relax, Take a Walk,
Get a Massage
Stay an Extra Day,
Relax,
Absorb Your Experience
Three delicious and satisfying
vegetarian buffet meals are included
with the cost of your stay