Matthew Fredrickson

Matthew has worked with children of all ages for almost 3 decades. He is thoughtful, creative, musical, and tunes into each child’s qualities to help them learn and shine in exactly the ways they need. He is part of the team that hosts Family retreats at The Expanding Light Retreat.

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, Matthew attended Weber State University in Utah, and has a BA in Education and Creative Writing from Ananda College of Living Wisdom in California. He has traveled extensively, traversing the United States multiple times and touring South America, Europe-and India. A disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and a teacher at Living Wisdom Schools since 2005 Matthew most enjoys sharing music, literature and creative writing; history, and outdoor adventures with his students.

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Upcoming Programs by Matthew Fredrickson

Family Yoga Camp Retreat

Also With Gayatri Kretzmann and Irene Schulman

July 22 - 26, 2026

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: […]

Christ’s Light in Every Heart: Family Christmas Celebration

Also With Gayatri Kretzmann and Irene Schulman

December 11 - 13, 2026

Celebrate the True Spirit of Christmas — Together as a Family A Heartfelt Holiday Retreat at Ananda Village This Christmas season, take a needed pause with your family from the holiday rush. Enter into this sacred time of year by celebrating and honoring the true spirit of the season, creating lasting memories and offering meaningful […]