The Expanding Light - Retreat Center in Northern California

Expanding Light Retreat, A much-loved spiritual retreat sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Open to all.

Paramhansa Yogananda and the path of kriya yoga

Ananda Yoga^® Retreats

Ananda Meditation^® Retreats

Holistic Health

Personal Retreat

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Learn How to Meditate Retreat

May 25–27

Ananda Yoga® Therapy Training: Seniors and Bone Strength

May 27–30

Restorative Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training

May 30–Jun 2

Ananda Yoga® in Nature

Jun 1–3

Advanced Pranayama

Jun 3–10

First-Timers' Week

Jun 3–8

Learn How to Meditate Retreat

Jun 8–10

Therapeutic Yoga Retreat

Jun 8–10

The Essence of the Yoga Sutras According to Paramhansa Yogananda

Jun 10–16

How to Be a Channel of Divine Grace & Healing

Jun 15–17

Prenatal Yoga Retreat

Jun 15–17

Focusing Activities for Children

Jun 18–21

Ananda Meditation® Teacher Training

Jun 21–Jul 1

How to Know and Trust Your Inner Guidance

Jun 22–24

Deepen Your Meditation Retreat

Jun 22–24

How to Love God More Deeply

Jun 29–Jul 1

Ananda Yoga^®
Teacher Training

Ananda Meditation^®
Teacher Training
In-Person & Online

Ananda Yoga^®
Therapy Training

Ananda Spiritual Counseling^™ Training

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WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING

My time at The Expanding Light opened me to have a relationship with meditation. This in turn has led me on a life journey of finding my personal serenity, and lovingly pursuing my spirit's passion! There is no greater gift than inviting someone to see who they truly, already are. — Briana, Topanga,CA
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LEARN ABOUT OUR TEACHERS

Mangala (Sue) Loper-Powers

EXPLORE ANANDA

Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher Self. It is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968.
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