Yoga Retreat: Awakening the Heart’s Gratitude Copy

With Shahla Simpler and Vidya Wells

November 27 - 29, 2026

Location: The Expanding Light Retreat

Address: 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, USA

  • PRIVATE ENSUITE - King – $776.00
  • PRIVATE ENSUITE - Twin – $744.00
  • PRIVATE STANDARD - Queen – $606.00
  • PRIVATE STANDARD - Twin – $572.00
  • PRIVATE CABIN - Twin – $540.00
  • SHARED ENSUITE - Twin – $504.00
  • SHARED STANDARD - Twin – $418.00
  • SHARED CABIN - Twin – $402.00
  • CAMPING – $340.00
  • RV – $340.00
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A Spiritual Celebration of Gratefulness

As autumn brings with it a sense of gratitude, does your heart yearn for an experience that relaxes your body and nourishes your soul? Experience a yoga retreat that rejuvenates your body, calms your mind and offers a variety of uplifting spiritual activities. Allow your whole self to be cradled in the serene beauty and tranquil peace of Ananda Village.

Retreat Highlights:

  • Yoga Postures and Techniques:
    Practice Ananda Yoga postures and other techniques to relax your body, focus your mind, and open your heart. Experience the energy of grateful self-offering
  • Meditation Technique by Paramhansa Yogananda:
    Enrich your inner journey by practicing an ancient meditation technique brought to the West by Paramhansa Yogananda
  • Satsang:
    Experience group connection with like-minded souls in an uplifting environment
  • Reflection activities: 
    Enhance your sense of gratitude and offer gratefulness to the Giver behind all gifts
  • Gratitude Kirtan: 
    Awaken your heart’s natural love and raise your consciousness to a new level of inspiration with an evening of group devotional chanting

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN FOR THANKSGIVING: Want to come early and join our community for Thanksgiving? Book extra days when you register and enjoy 40% off your extra nights!

About the Hosts

Shahla Simpler

Warmhearted, with a joyful sense of humor, Shahla is a certified Ananda Yoga Instructor who began her yoga journey in 2017. Shahla shares: “The first time I practiced yoga postures, they felt deeply familiar to me. I love starting each day with energization exercises, Ananda Yoga, and meditation. These practices have transformed me—bringing more joy, […]

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Vidya Wells

Certified Ananda Yoga teacher (200-hour YTT), Vidya radiates a friendly enthusiasm and joy for whatever she is doing and whomever she is with. She took her first yoga class in high school, and through the years explored many different yoga styles. Discovering Ananda Yoga in 2022, Vidya said, “Ananda Yoga is the yoga practice I […]

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