EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY!​

A full immersion program for young adults ages 18-35

Ready to explore your soul's potential?
Searching for life's deeper purpose?

Experience what it means to live a spiritual life in the modern world. Foster deep and lasting friendships. Raise your vibration by incorporating ancient yogic techniques into your daily routine.

Living with Spirit is a full immersion into the inner workings of yoga, as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, “the father of yoga in the West.” 

Experience living and serving in the heart of Ananda Village, one of the most successful cooperative spiritual communities in the world. Make yoga and meditation part of your daily life. Experience the balance a fully integrated life gives, where body, mind, spirit, and feelings are all given equal focus.

  • Dates: June 6-13, 2027
  • Ages: 18-35
  • Where: The Expanding Light Retreat, Ananda Village, California, USA
  • Cost: $500, includes program, camping, and 3 vegetarian meals a day
  • Daily: Group activities, music, yoga, meditation, and spiritual classes
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In Living with Spirit, you will:

Garden Seva
Joyful Cooking (2)
Kitchen Seva
Kitchen Seva (2)
Making Music Together
Making Music
Kirtan (2)
Group Games
Deep Connection
Friends
Sharing Nature
  • Enjoy friendship, chanting, spiritual classes, and dynamic community events
  • Serve alongside Ananda Village residents in a variety of hands-on projects
  • Deepen your spiritual life, meditation, and yoga practice in the company of like-minded souls
  • Experience community living at the Expanding Light Retreat, immersed in a beautiful nature setting
  • Explore Paramhansa Yogananda’s path of Kriya Yoga

You'll also enjoy:

Group Meals
Energization Exercises
Class
Enjoying Classes
Meditating Together
  • Three delicious vegetarian meals a day
  • Twice-daily sadhanas with Paramhansa Yogananda’s Energization Exercises, Ananda Yoga, and Ananda Meditation
  • The opportunity for one-on-one spiritual guidance and support
  • Classes on the yogic teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda

Experience Life in a Spiritual Community

The ideal of “Simple Living and High Thinking” has always guided the residents of Ananda Village, who strive to live in harmony with God, each other, and the earth.

One of the most powerful ways to strengthen commitment to your own ideals is to associate with people who support them.

Experience the loving support of spiritual community while you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and all Creation.

Spiritual Community Workday
Living with Spirit Group Shot (2)
Living with Spirit Group Shot
Living with Spirit Group Shot (3)
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Save Your Spot for June 2027

One week at Ananda Village, June 6-13. $500 includes program, camping, and meals.

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Meet Your Hosts

Nayaswami Krishna Das LoCicero
Nayaswami Krishna Das brings dynamic enthusiasm, humor, and a down-to-earth style to everything he teaches. Over the last three decades, he has taught thousands of people from around the world to meditate. A long-time resident of Ananda Village, he has led Ananda Centers and communities in Seattle, Portland, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Today he works with guest groups at The Expanding Light Retreat and hosts retreats exploring deeper yogic philosophy, making ancient wisdom practical for everyday life.

Peter Kretzmann
Born and raised at Ananda Village, Peter has spent his life immersed in the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. He has served as a teacher, musician, and friend through Ananda Los Angeles, Ananda Village, and online through Ananda Worldwide. His passion is sharing these timeless truths in ways that feel relatable and practical for everyday life. Peter also runs a business in meditation supplies and astrological bangles. He and his wife, Gayatri, have a daughter and are involved with Experience Ananda, a program for those taking the next step toward living and serving at Ananda Village.
Annapurna Page
Annapurna first discovered yoga as a teenager and has found it a constant source of renewal ever since. Her search for a deeper, more spiritual practice drew her to Ananda Yoga, and today she is a certified 200-hour RYT and restorative yoga teacher. She loves helping others open their hearts, calm their minds, and find their own inner connection to Spirit. Beyond teaching, she enjoys time in nature, connecting with friends, and cooking with fresh, local ingredients. Her warm, joyful presence helps everyone feel welcome.

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