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

Ananda Yoga® Therapy for Back and Joint Pain

Aug 23–25

First-Timers' Week

Aug 25–30

Law of Attraction

Aug 30–Sep 1

Chakras and Relationships

Aug 30–Sep 1

Ananda Yoga® to Awaken the Chakras

Aug 30–Sep 1

Ananda Yoga® Therapy Training: Principles

Sep 1–8

Ananda Meditation® Teacher Training Online

Sep 4–Nov 13

How to Love God More Deeply

Sep 6–8

Learn How to Meditate Retreat

Sep 6–8

Ananda Yoga® Therapy Training: Seniors and Bone Strength

Sep 8–11

Restorative Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training

Sep 11–14

First-Timers' Retreat

Sep 13–15

The Physics of Meditation

Sep 13–15

A Camino Spiritual Pilgrimage

Sep 14–Oct 4

Cosmic Attunement: Autumn Equinox

Sep 20–22

How to Be a Channel of Divine Grace & Healing

Sep 20–22

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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

Costa Rica Ananda Yoga Vacation

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

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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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