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    Flexible Dates

    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.

    Flexible Dates

    Secluded Personal Retreat

    The Seclusion Retreat 18443 MacNab Cypress Road, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Reconnect with your source of inner peace in a sanctuary of stillness. Take time for meditation, reflection, and spiritual renewal, free from distractions.

    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.

    Flexible Dates

    Seclusion

    The Seclusion Retreat 18443 MacNab Cypress Road, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Yogananda said “Seclusion is the price of greatness.” Step out of daily responsibilities and immerse in sacred solitude, silence, reflection, and individual practice–with one-pointed focus on your spiritual life.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    October 22 – October 25

    Supported Silent Retreat

    With Nayaswami Haridas and Nayaswami Roma
    The Seclusion Retreat 18443 MacNab Cypress Road, Nevada City, CA, United States

    With gentle guidance and support, you will be led through this silent retreat. It is an ideal experience whether you are new to silent retreats or already familiar with the practice of silence and seeking a refresher.

    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.

    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.

    October 30 – November 1

    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 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.

    November 12 – November 15

    Supported Silent Retreat

    With Bhawani Isaacson and Yogesh Lee
    The Seclusion Retreat 18443 MacNab Cypress Road, Nevada City, CA, United States

    With gentle guidance and support, you will be guided through this silent retreat. This is an ideal experience if you are new to silent retreats, or are experienced with the practice of silence and want a refresher.

    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 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.

    December 10 – December 13

    Supported Silent Retreat

    With Nayaswami Anandi
    The Seclusion Retreat 18443 MacNab Cypress Road, Nevada City, CA, United States

    With gentle guidance and support, you will be led through this silent retreat. It is an ideal experience whether you are new to silent retreats or already familiar with the practice of silence and seeking a refresher.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    December 29, 2026 – January 1, 2027

    New Year’s Silent Kriyaban Seclusion

    With Devalila Veenhof
    The Seclusion Retreat 18443 MacNab Cypress Road, Nevada City, CA, United States

    This winter retreat is a favorite among Kriyabans. Recharge your practice and enter the New Year with renewed inspiration through twice daily guided Kriya meditation, personal reflection, and a fire ceremony at Ananda's Seclusion Retreat. For Kriyabans of all levels.

    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.

    May 7, 2027 – May 14, 2027

    Guided Kriya Seclusion

    With Devalila Veenhof
    The Seclusion Retreat 18443 MacNab Cypress Road, Nevada City, CA, United States

    Enter a sacred pause to deepen your Kriya practice. Through guided meditations, silence, and seclusion on holy ground, reconnect with inner guidance, devotion, and the living presence of the Masters. For Ananda Kriyabans

    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.

    Flexible Dates

    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.

    Flexible Dates

    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.