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  • October 2026

  • Available Anytime
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    Personal Retreat

    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Step away for a few days—reconnect through yoga, meditation, and nature at your own pace. Leave refreshed, centered, and uplifted.

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    Available Anytime
    Flexible Dates

    Karma Yoga Ashram Experience

    With Kevala Ward, Sambhava Kirsch-Burke, Thomas Smith and Yogesh Lee
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States   +1 more

    Discover the joy of selfless service. Live, meditate, and serve in spiritual community while deepening your connection to your higher self.

    Sep 5
    September 5, 2026 – May 9, 2027

    Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training

    With Darshana Moore and Saraswati Gott
    Online and The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    This hybrid training will help you earn your 200-hour yoga teacher certification while going deep into the spiritual heart of yoga. Start online on Sept 5 with two opportunities to come in person for a portion of the training. A transformative journey that integrates body, mind, and soul, and leaves you energized, inspired, and ready to teach!

    Sep 5
    September 5 – December 12

    Bridge to Ananda Yoga®

    With Darshana Moore and Saraswati Gott
    Online and The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    This hybrid training is especially designed for those who are already yoga teachers, and would like to go deeper in their teaching and learn more about Ananda Yoga. Start online on Sept 5 with an opportunity to come in person in Oct. Bring greater depth, meaning, and joy into your classes!

    Oct 15
    October 15 – October 18

    Yoga and the 12 Steps

    Focus on 11th Step

    With Nayaswami Vivekadevi
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Deepen your connection with the Divine through yoga, prayer, and meditation. Explore the 11th Step as a living spiritual practice that brings clarity, guidance, and inner peace into daily life.

    Oct 23
    October 23 – October 25

    Spiritualize Your Life

    With Bhawani Isaacson and Yogesh Lee
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Discover how to bring deeper meaning, joy, and spiritual awareness into everyday life. Through yoga, meditation, and practical wisdom, learn to live guided by inner peace, purpose, and soul-inspired clarity.

    Oct 23
    October 23 – October 25

    Sacred Nature Retreat: Communing with the Divine in Nature

    With Sundara Traymar
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Step into nature’s quiet embrace. Through mindful nature practices, meditation, and gentle yoga, rediscover inner peace, clarity, and the sacred presence within all of life.

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    Oct 30
    October 30 – November 1 First Timers’ Retreat

    First Timers’ Retreat

    With Bhawani Isaacson and Yogesh Lee
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    New to retreats? Enjoy a perfect mix of yoga, meditation, inspiration, and relaxation—all in a supportive and joyful setting.

  • November 2026

  • Nov 6
    November 6 – November 13

    Advanced Pranayama

    With Darshana Moore and Saraswati Gott
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Are you looking to deepen your meditation practice or enhance your yoga teaching skills? Pranayama is the key to a deep experience of yoga postures and meditation.

    Nov 27
    November 27 – November 29

    Yoga Retreat: Awakening the Heart’s Gratitude

    With Shahla Simpler and Vidya Wells
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Open your heart in a spirit of gratitude. Through yoga, meditation, reflection, and devotional chanting, experience deep nourishment, joy, and spiritual connection.

  • December 2026

  • Dec 3
    December 3 – December 6

    Taking Kriya for the First Time

    With Devalila Veenhof
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    This 3-day program brings together all of the elements that will give new Kriya initiates a strong foundation to get the best results from the Kriya technique they’ll be learning on the weekend.

    Dec 10
    December 10 – December 13

    A Christmas of Inner Awakening

    With Nayaswami Krishna Das and Nayaswami Sagar
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Reconnect deeply with your higher Self through yogic Christ teachings, uplifting music, joyful celebrations, and nourishing food.

    Dec 11
    December 11 – December 13

    Christ’s Light in Every Heart: Family Christmas Celebration

    With Gayatri Kretzmann and Irene Schulman
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Celebrate Christmas together as a family. Through music, yoga, nature, and sacred traditions, experience joy, connection, and the living light of Christ in every heart.

    Dec 28
    December 28, 2026 – January 1, 2027

    New Year Renewal: Relax, Recharge, Refocus

    With Nayaswami Krishna Das and Peter Kretzmann
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Relax deeply, recharge your mind, and refocus your life. Step into the New Year with purpose and tools to support lasting change.

  • January 2027

  • Jan 28
    January 28, 2027 – January 31, 2027

    Awakening Consciousness:
    Living from the Inside Out

    A Weekend Retreat with Asha Nayaswami

    With Asha Nayaswami
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Are you longing to meet a fast changing world with greater courage, clarity, and faith? Join Asha Nayaswami for a weekend on what it means to live from the inside out.

  • June 2027

  • Jun 6
    June 6, 2027 – June 13, 2027

    Living with Spirit

    With Annapurna Page, Nayaswami Krishna Das and Peter Kretzmann
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    A week of spiritual community for young adults ages 18-35. Build lasting friendships in a joyful, immersive experience that could change how you see yourself and the world.

  • December 2067

  • Available Anytime
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    Family Personal Retreat

    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Step away for a few days—reconnect through yoga, meditation, and nature at your own pace. Leave refreshed, centered, and uplifted.

    Available Anytime
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    Ananda Service Corps

    With Sundara Traymar
    The Expanding Light Retreat 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Experience the joy of spiritual service in a supportive community. Serve alongside fellow seekers at Ananda Village while deepening meditation, connection, and inner peace.

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13930 Expanding Light Drive
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18443 MacNab Cypress Road
Nevada City, CA 95959

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