Spiritual Travel: Retreats and Pilgrimages 2016 & 2017

Enjoy truly relaxing travel that supports your spiritual life in all ways. We choose inspiring sites and lovely accommodations. Our experienced Expanding Light staff leaders create travel that strengthens your spiritual practice, and a journey that leaves you feeling uplifted and renewed.

We plan trips using the following criteria:

• Journey to a place of magnetism
• Lovely accommodations that are reasonably priced
• Travel at affordable times with pleasant weather
• Programs consistent with the Ananda vibration
• Personal contact with leaders and like-minded people
• Programs that support a spiritual vibration and spiritual practice

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Our Program Leaders

Nayaswamis Gyandev and Diksha are long-time teachers and ministers at Ananda, as well as experienced leaders of retreats at home and abroad. Diksha directs Ananda’s Meditation Teacher Training program. Gyandev directs Ananda Yoga® and Ananda Yoga Teacher Training. Both lead workshops on a wide range of topics in the spiritual life. They have led retreats and pilgrimages to India, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Israel.

Nayaswamis Krishnadas and Mantradevi are longtime teachers and ministers of Ananda, Krishnadas and Mantradevi have helped establish Ananda communities in Seattle, Portland, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Currently, they both work at The Expanding Light, regularly leading pilgrimages to India, Europe, and other places of inspiration. They have been sharing Yogananda’s teachings for decades and lead many workshops at The Expanding Light.

Keshava and Daya Taylor are spiritual directors of Ananda meditation center in Delhi, and have been leading pilgrimages in India for the past 10 years. Keshava and Daya have lived in India since the founding of Ananda's work in India in 2003.

India Pilgrimage

I can't say enough about the many wonderful and powerful experiences I had on our pilgrimage! Feeling the amazing power of the several sacred places stands out. And being a part of a group of like-minded people was a strong confirmation of how real our spiritual journey is.

—V.B., Aptos, California, USA

I love Badrinath! ...there are no words to express what we experienced [there] both individually and as a group. For me it was a divine experience like never before.

—R. B., Gurgaon, India

Kerala

“This trip is so much more than an exotic vacation in an stunning location. It is a pure rejuvenation of body, mind, and soul. The blend of yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic lessons, with the resort's treatments, climate and food is truly inspiring. I came to the resort with high expectations, and left with each and every one exceeded. An unforgettable experience of quality care and growth.” – Annette, England

“It has been an amazing retreat. I was deeply touched by the spirit of the Indian people. The treatments were very beneficial to me both physically and emotionally. The sadhanas with Gyandev were a great way to start the day, and I learned so much about ayurveda in the classes with Diksha.” – Lauri, Texas