DEPARTMENT
How to Become a Channel of Peace
With Bhawani Isaacson and Yogesh Lee
“Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.” —Paramhansa Yogananda It is a noble and worthwhile goal to cultivate unshakeable inner peace. Peace is the still point between conflicting energies, and when we have that stillness within, we can respond to negativity with kindness, ignorance with understanding, and hatred with love. […]
A Christmas of Inner Awakening
With Nayaswami Krishna Das and Nayaswami Sagar
Dive deep into the Spirit of Christmas Take time away from the hustle-bustle of the Christmas season and tune into the true meaning of the season. Spiritualize your Christmas season and reconnect with your spiritual aspirations. Experience the feelings of peace, divine love and joy that you can find at Ananda. Access the heart of […]
Awakening Consciousness: Living from the Inside Out
With Asha Nayaswami
The world is changing fast, faster than most of us have the inner equipment to keep up with. And yet we must, because we have responsibilities, we have loved ones, we have countless decisions to make. This is not a time to be passive. The teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda tell us that our life experience […]
Taking Kriya for the First Time
With Devalila Veenhof
To attend this program one must have completed the first four steps of the The Path of Kriya Yoga and received approval from Ananda Kriya Sangha. Contact Devalila at Ananda Kriya Sangha for more information and approval. Once permission has been given, you'll be able to register online or by phoning 800-346-5350. This retreat is […]
First Timers' Retreat
Would You Like To Try Something New? Take a break and spend a weekend at a beautiful yoga and meditation retreat nestled in nature. Rejuvenate in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere—you’ll be glad you did! If you haven't yet taken a Retreat at the Expanding Light, you're in for a wonderful experience. Come alone, or […]
Family Yoga Camp Retreat
With Gayatri Kretzmann, Irene Schulman and Matthew Fredrickson
Join our 5-day retreat for families seeking an uplifting summer experience! Come play, learn, and relax with other conscious, yoga-loving parents and families Our annual Family Yoga Retreat at Ananda Village, for families with kids of all ages, will be hosted at The Expanding Light Retreat! Led by Education for Life teachers and community residents: […]
Family Yoga Camp Retreat - Community Member
With Gayatri Kretzmann, Irene Schulman and Matthew Fredrickson
Join our 5-day retreat for families seeking an uplifting summer experience! Come play, learn, and relax with other conscious, yoga-loving parents and families Our annual Family Yoga Retreat at Ananda Village, for families with kids of all ages, will be hosted at The Expanding Light Retreat! Led by Education for Life teachers and community residents: […]
First Timers' Retreat
Would You Like To Try Something New? Take a break and spend a weekend at a beautiful yoga and meditation retreat nestled in nature. Rejuvenate in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere—you’ll be glad you did! If you haven't yet taken a Retreat at the Expanding Light, you're in for a wonderful experience. Come alone, or […]
First Timers' Retreat
Would You Like To Try Something New? Take a break and spend a weekend at a beautiful yoga and meditation retreat nestled in nature. Rejuvenate in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere—you’ll be glad you did! If you haven't yet taken a Retreat at the Expanding Light, you're in for a wonderful experience. Come alone, or […]
Kriyaban Retreat
With Devalila Veenhof
This special weekend can transform and permanently uplift your Kriya Yoga practice. NOTE: The Kriyaban Retreat is for those who have already been initiated into the Kriya Yoga Technique through Ananda Kriya Sangha, or are approved to receive Kriya for the first time. For more information on initiation, see Learn Kriya Yoga. During this retreat, […]
Taking Kriya for the First Time
With Devalila Veenhof
To attend this program one must have completed the first four steps of the The Path of Kriya Yoga and received approval from Ananda Kriya Sangha. Contact Devalila at Ananda Kriya Sangha for more information and approval. Once permission has been given, you'll be able to register online or by phoning 800-346-5350. This retreat is […]
A Christmas of Inner Awakening
With Nayaswami Krishna Das and Nayaswami Sagar
Dive deep into the Spirit of Christmas Take time away from the hustle-bustle of the Christmas season and tune into the true meaning of the season. Spiritualize your Christmas season and reconnect with your spiritual aspirations. Experience the feelings of peace, divine love and joy that you can find at Ananda. Access the heart of […]
New Year's Retreat
With Nayaswami Krishna Das and Peter Kretzmann
Are you yearning to break out of old patterns and become the person you've always aspired to be? It's time to unlock your storehouse of inner peace, bring in radiant clarity and vibrant joy as you step into the new year! Refocus Your Life, Recharge Your Mind and Relax Your Body Leave behind the ho-hum […]













