The Expanding Light Retreat

12/14/2025

"I attended the “Christmas of Inner Awakening” retreat from 12/11 to 12/14, 2025. I would highly recommend this retreat to any serious seeker, particularly if one is interested in the principles of Self-Realization. The instructors, Sagar and Krishnadas, were both inspiring and engaging, with both possessing a very deep and profound understanding of the subject matter. Together with their own personal teaching styles and.." says Scott on Google

★★★★★ I attended the “Christmas of Inner Awakening” retreat from 12/11 to 12/14, 2025. I would highly recommend this retreat to any serious seeker, particularly if one is interested in the principles of Self-Realization. The instructors, Sagar and Krishnadas, were both inspiring and en...

12/09/2025

"Everything and everyone was high energy, joyful and inspiring." says Marcia

★★★★★ Everything and everyone was high energy, joyful and inspiring.

12/02/2025

"This place so wonderful for a true getaway. I have enjoyed so many of their retreats. The grounds, people, food, and programming is truly top notch. I recommend to any yogis or aspiring yogis. Enjoy!" says Marissa on Google

★★★★★ This place so wonderful for a true getaway. I have enjoyed so many of their retreats. The grounds, people, food, and programming is truly top notch. I recommend to any yogis or aspiring yogis. Enjoy!

11/26/2025

"I arrived on an exploratory trip and felt very warmly welcomed. Everyone was curious about my journey there and the programs & philosophical orientation were easy to access and nicely presented." says Stephen

★★★★★ I arrived on an exploratory trip and felt very warmly welcomed. Everyone was curious about my journey there and the programs & philosophical orientation were easy to access and nicely presented.

11/16/2025

"Very healing spiritual retreat. The location has some of the best views in the world. The people, instructors, staff, are kind and welcoming. Very highly recommend!" says Mridu on Google

★★★★★ Very healing spiritual retreat. The location has some of the best views in the world. The people, instructors, staff, are kind and welcoming. Very highly recommend!

11/12/2025

"I was on a personal retreat with my friend Laura. All of the staff were wonderful! So kind and welcoming. We loved the classes, the food, the Sunday service, the grounds and everything about the experience." says Lori

★★★★★ I was on a personal retreat with my friend Laura. All of the staff were wonderful! So kind and welcoming. We loved the classes, the food, the Sunday service, the grounds and everything about the experience.

11/02/2025

"Ananda is an amazing retreat. The people that live and work there have an amazing sense of peace. They are very open to sharing their practices, both in formal and informal settings, on how they’ve reached that state of peace. It is a blessing and a challenge for those of us who visit. The food and the scenery are amazing as well as the yoga and meditation practices that are offered." says Philip on Google

★★★★★ Ananda is an amazing retreat. The people that live and work there have an amazing sense of peace. They are very open to sharing their practices, both in formal and informal settings, on how they’ve reached that state of peace. It is a blessing and a challenge for those of us who vi...

10/27/2025

"Beautiful, serene setting. Instruction was thorough and professional and presented in a very caring way. I felt God’s presence everywhere. Temple of light and Chrystal Hermitage are incredible. Don’t miss Sunday services!" says Cynthia on Google

★★★★★ Beautiful, serene setting. Instruction was thorough and professional and presented in a very caring way. I felt God’s presence everywhere. Temple of light and Chrystal Hermitage are incredible. Don’t miss Sunday services!

10/22/2025

🙏We’re so touched by the transformations our guests experience here at Ananda. Please enjoy these lovely words from a recent guest, Vicki, who left this public review on Google.

🕉If you’ve been thinking of taking time for yourself on retreat, it can be so uplifting to hear from others who have done the same.

“This was such a wonderful experience. I did not know what to expect but everyone was so welcoming and helpful. I learned a lot that I will carry into my everyday life. We only had 2 days but I will never forget my time there. I hope to return again and also the food was amazing! On a side note, I don't know if it was the meditation techniques or the energy and beauty of it , but I always have chronic pain(i.e. arthritis and hip issues) and I can honestly say I had no pain the entire time. Ananda is magical!”

🕉If you're interested in learning more about our retreat, you can visit our website: expandinglight.org

10/11/2025

"Love Ananda. I feel like it's my second home. The fastest way to restore emotional balance: just come for Friday and Saturday night and do the 6.30am spiritual practices each of the mornings! I have been coming to Ananda for retreats since 2013. Over the years some guided retreat teachers have turned into friends. I feel blessed for having found Ananda (or maybe, that was Ananda that has found me :)." says Ludmila on Google

★★★★★ Love Ananda. I feel like it's my second home. The fastest way to restore emotional balance: just come for Friday and Saturday night and do the 6.30am spiritual practices each of the mornings! I have been coming to Ananda for retreats since 2013. Over the years some guided retreat tea...

10/07/2025

"Amazing people and place!!! I can’t thank you enough for what you do and for bringing such LIGHT and PEACE into this world!!!!

THANK YOU for such an inspiring weekend of meditation, yoga, reflection and community.

The food is also the most delicious and healthiest food on the planet! You will LOVE IT HERE!!! I LOVE IT HERE!!

Many blessings and much appreciation,
Emily" says Emily on Google

★★★★★ Amazing people and place!!! I can’t thank you enough for what you do and for bringing such LIGHT and PEACE into this world!!!! THANK YOU for such an inspiring weekend of meditation, yoga, reflection and community. The food is also the most delicious and healthiest food on the plane...

09/15/2025

"Had a lovely time at the weekend retreat, “Spiritualize Your Life”. The staff and instructors were amazingly kind and caring. I truly enjoyed the experience and plan to return." says Denise on Google

★★★★★ Had a lovely time at the weekend retreat, “Spiritualize Your Life”. The staff and instructors were amazingly kind and caring. I truly enjoyed the experience and plan to return.