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

Discover Your Own Happiness Retreat

Nov 16–18

A Thanksgiving Retreat: Opening to the Blessings of Life

Nov 21–25

First-Timers' Week

Nov 25–30

Preparing for a Lifetime of Kriya

Nov 28–Dec 2

The 12 Steps and Yoga Principles

Nov 30–Dec 2

Kriya Yoga Initiation

Nov 30–Dec 2

Ananda Yoga® for Bone Strength

Nov 30–Dec 2

Strengthen Your Kriya Yoga Practice Retreat

Dec 2–3

Restorative Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training

Dec 5–8

Life, Death, and Beyond

Dec 7–9

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

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Teacher Training

Ananda Meditation^®
Teacher Training
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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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