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

A Christmas of Inner Awakening

Dec 21–26

A Holiday Getaway: How to Love God More Deeply

Dec 26–28

New Year Renewal: Relax, Recharge, Refocus

Dec 28–Jan 1

First-Timers' Retreat

Jan 4–6, 2019

Therapeutic Yoga Retreat

Jan 4–6, 2019

Learn How to Meditate Retreat

Jan 18–20, 2019

Restorative Yoga to Relax and Rejuvenate

Jan 18–20, 2019

Ananda Yoga® Therapy Training: Principles

Jan 27–Feb 3, 2019

Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India

Feb 1–13, 2019

Achieving Inner Peace & Tranquility

Feb 1–3, 2019

First-Timers' Week

Feb 3–8, 2019

Ananda Yoga® Therapy Training: Seniors and Bone Strength

Feb 3–6, 2019

Restorative Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training

Feb 6–9, 2019

Learn How to Meditate Retreat

Feb 8–10, 2019

Life Transitions: What's My Next Step?

Feb 8–10, 2019

Soul Activation

Feb 15–17, 2019

Ananda Yoga^®
Teacher Training

Ananda Meditation^®
Teacher Training
In-Person & Online

Ananda Yoga^®
Therapy Training

Ananda Spiritual Counseling^™ Training

ANANDA SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: RETREATS & PILGRIMAGES

Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga Retreat, Kerala, India

Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, Spain

A Sacred Himalayan Pilgrimage

Holiday Retreats at The Expanding Light Retreat

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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