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.

Karma yoga ashram program at The 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

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

A Women's Retreat: Deepening Your Heart and Soul Strengths

Apr 26–28

Ananda Yoga® for Bone Strength

Apr 26–28

Ananda Yoga® Therapy for Back and Joint Pain

Apr 26–28

Springtime at Ananda

Apr 27–28

Ananda Yoga® Therapy Training: Psychology and Mental Health

Apr 30–May 6

First-Time Kriya Preparation Intensive

May 12–19

Kriya Yoga Initiation

May 17–19

Learn How to Meditate Retreat

May 17–19

Soul Activation

May 17–19

The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita According to Yogananda

May 19–25

Strengthen Your Kriya Yoga Practice Retreat

May 19–20

Ananda Yoga® Prenatal Teacher Training

May 24–27

First-Timers' Retreat

May 24–26

Prenatal Yoga Retreat

May 24–26

Advanced Pranayama

May 26–Jun 2

Spiritualize Your Daily Life Retreat

May 31–Jun 2

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Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation Yoga Therapy Clinic

ANANDA SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: RETREATS & PILGRIMAGES

Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, Spain

A Sacred Himalayan Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage to Spain: Sacred Sites in Southern Europe

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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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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