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

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

Jul 8–Aug 5

Ananda Yoga® Assistantship

Jul 8–21

Bridge to Ananda Yoga®

Jul 8–16

Discover Your Own Happiness Retreat

Jul 13–15

The Spiritual Path at Midlife

Jul 15–19

Ananda Yoga® Training: Musculoskeletal–1

Jul 18–30

The Chakras: Inner Guide to Self-Realization

Jul 20–22

Learn How to Meditate Retreat

Jul 20–22

First-Timers' Retreat

Jul 27–29

Ananda Yoga® Therapy for Back and Joint Pain

Jul 27–29

Spiritual Renewal Week

Aug 5–12

Preparing for a Lifetime of Kriya

Aug 7–11

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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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