PROGRAMS

Meditation, Yoga, Retreats, Karma Yoga & More

Personal Retreat

Step away from your busy life for a few days; reconnect with your inner self through yoga, meditation, and spiritual classes. Find solace in nature, enjoy wholesome meals, and emerge revitalized, inspired, and ready to embrace life anew.

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Karma Yoga

Begin a transformative journey and immerse yourself in the profound practice of karma yoga – selfless service. Experience a harmonious balance of meditation and joyful service within a spiritual community.

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Weekend Retreats

Through our retreat programs, experienced teachers and staff, personalized activities and services, our goal is to provide the setting and tools to help you relax your mind and body, access inner peace, and deepen your spiritual life, in whatever way is best for you.

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Welcome!

To the Expanding Light Retreat

We are a nonprofit organization offering a variety of public retreat programs based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, the renowned author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Situated within the beautiful Ananda Village, near Nevada City, California, the retreat attracts guests from around the world with diverse spiritual backgrounds.

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What makes us special?

Spiritual Foundation

  • We are part of Ananda Village, a Cooperative Community
  • Guided by Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings for personal growth and discovery
  • Journey through varied retreats for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-discovery

Natural Harmony

  • Serene haven surrounded by nature and wildlife
  • Diverse experiences, from yoga and meditation to wellness in nature's embrace.
  • People that come here can feel the energy of the land, they feel uplifted, and inspired

Culinary Delight

  • Nourish body and soul with organic vegetarian cuisine
TESTIMONIALS

What People Say about Us

"It is an amazing location surrounded by mountains, all the staff is friendly, courteous, happiness and peaceful is everywhere. The food is really good , great quality, flavor, good quantity and is made with a lots of love."
@ileihivi
"I would recommend it over and over to anyone looking for a space to quiet down, find your balance and even pondering the biggest questions of life. The center has a few spiritual counselor on staff that will guide you when and if you need. If you are considering a stay, you will not regret it."
Michaelle B
"I visit every year, often more than once. The people, surroundings, food and programs are the very essence of inspirational. Highly recommended for spiritual upliftment and joy."
James C
"A transformative place. Anyone seeking peace, community, or the divine couldn't ask for a better environment."
Gordon M
"From time to time, one may get caught up in the head and deviate from the truth and joy. This place helps in clearing up the cobwebs so you may truly experience your highest Self. Oh and the food is as good as a Michelin Star restaurant!"
SiddhantCE
"The Expanding Light Retreat offers an amazing array of classes to rekindle your spirit. What a wonderful place. The Yoga and Meditation classes are remarkable. This is the perfect place to step away from your busy life for 2-3 days. The people that run the retreat are amazing folks, and, they do a great job with their classes."
Paul
"I spent four days at this amazing place on a personal retreat. The hosts were wonderful, the vegetarian cuisine was delicious and the setting beautiful. Each day they offered yoga and meditation twice - once at 6:30 a.m. and again at 4:45 p.m. They also had activities that I participated in. Everything is optional."
Julie
"Expanding Light is unique in that one can be spiritually, physically and emotionally renewed all at the same time. Peace and Joy everywhere! Choose to take classes or to do solo time - your life will be refreshed in all aspects'."
Nancy C
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