Day Guest Experiences

Sangha Staff Meal Card

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Resident LUNCH Meal Card

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

TEMPLATE - Special Meal Event

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Raja Yoga (Thursdays)

With Nayaswami Krishna Das

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Living the Principles of Self-Realization (Raja Yoga) Step 2 on the Path of Kriya YogaIn-Person Course – 12 Weeks | Thursdays at 10:30 AM (Before signing up, please inquire when series begins) This uplifting 12-week course offers a practical and experiential journey into Raja Yoga, the royal path of self-mastery and divine realization. Raja Yoga […]

Lessons in Meditation (Tuesdays)

With Peter Kretzmann

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Learn Paramhansa Yogananda's Meditation Techniques Tuesdays, 10:30am--The Expanding Light Retreat (Please inquire when class 1 begins) Learn to meditate deeply and effectively with this weekly, in-person class. Rooted in the ancient teachings of Raja Yoga and the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, this course offers practical techniques to bring greater […]

Resident DINNER Meal Card

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Ananda Meditation Retreats Staff Personal Meals

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

The cost of Meals for staff who are currently employeed at either the Expanding Light Retreat or the Seclusion Retreat are $4/meal. Notes: If you are coming to a meal outside of your normal working days, please reserve 24 hours ahead of time using this Meal Reservation link. If you use this link, use "meal […]

Resident $5 DINNER Meal Card

Open Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Guest Lunch Reservation - Expanding Light campus

Flexible Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Guest Dinner Reservation - Expanding Light campus

Flexible Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Resident Lunch Reservation - Expanding Light campus

Flexible Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Resident Dinner Reservation - Expanding Light campus

Flexible Dates
The Expanding Light Retreat

Resident Lunch Reservation - Seclusion Retreat campus

Flexible Dates
Seclusion Retreat

Resident Breakfast Reservation - Seclusion Retreat campus

Flexible Dates
Seclusion Retreat

Ananda Meditation Course (Step 1)

With Peter Kretzmann and Gayatri Kretzmann

May 3 - June 7, 2026
The Expanding Light Retreat

Learn Paramhansa Yogananda's Meditation Techniques Learn to meditate deeply and effectively with this weekly, in-person class. Rooted in the ancient teachings of Raja Yoga and the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, this course offers practical techniques to bring greater peace, joy, and clarity into every area of your life. Whether […]