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The Expanding Light Retreat
- Health Retreats
- Nevada City, CA
About this business
We offer many retreat programs — spiritual growth retreats, spiritual travels, yoga and meditation trainings — based on the universal teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, the world-renowned author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Our retreat center is situated within the 700 beautiful acres of Ananda Village, just outside Nevada City, California. Guests have visited here for over 50 years, from all parts of the world, with many different spiritual perspectives, to learn more about the path of Kriya Yoga meditation, Ananda Yoga for ... read more
Location details
13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA, 95959, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Recommended
Taking a class at the Expanding Light is always the highlight of my year! Their amazing teachers have such a depth of knowledge and experience, it is truly humbling. Deep and gracious souls, they greet everyone as one of their own and guide us joyfully on an invaluable spiritual journey. The sheer beauty of this place, the wonderful staff, the delicious vegetarian cuisine, the immensely relaxing yoga and meditation classes will have you come back here over and over. Try it for yourself!
I have been visiting the Expanding Light going on 3 years now. The grounds are incredibly beautiful through all seasons, I appreciate the fresh mountain air everyday that I get to be here. The space is so sacred that deer will gently graze the grounds and if you are calm enough, they will come visit you. Turkeys and geese also frequent the area and it’s inspiring to hear the red tail hawks soar about with their calls. The programs and festivals are incredible! The love and light that is shared is palpable. I always feel elev... read more
Just returned from a wonderful weekend of Yoga Therapy at The Expanding Light. If you get the chance, track down Sam McMillen for a Yoga Therapy session. He rocks! I attended Yoga Teacher Training at the EL in 1998 and return every year for personal retreat and bring my friends. This visit included not only delicious food, comfy accommodations, excellent instruction, lots of peace and quiet and a marvelous snow storm to turn the grounds into a magical fairy land. Ahhhh...
The grounds are lovely. The staff is warm. The programs are fantastic. The food is a little bland, although I am a complete fan of the vegetarian cuisine. It was just a little too one note. I felt the guest intake could have improved. I would have appreciated a guided tour of the property and more locations made available for water and refreshments. I’m looking forward to returning soon!
If you want to find out what heaven would be like, go to The Expanding Light Retreat. No words would do it justice, you have to experience it. I have gone at least 20 times and each time it got harder to leave. Please, for your own peace of mind, go there. I have to ask those who gave less than 5 stars...Why?
Frequently asked questions about The Expanding Light Retreat
How is The Expanding Light Retreat rated?
The Expanding Light Retreat has a 4.9 star rating with 186 reviews.
When is The Expanding Light Retreat open?
The Expanding Light Retreat is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.