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“The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy.” — Paramhansa Yogananda
Why Learn Meditation from Ananda?
Discover Yogananda’s Meditation Techniques
Explore the simple yet profound meditation techniques taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. These methods foster a deep connection with the divine and pave the way for a more spiritual life.
Meditate Deeply and Consistently
With over 55 years of experience, our instructors provide personalized support to help you develop a lasting and steady meditation practice.
Join us and experience the ancient truths of meditation firsthand.
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What Style of Meditation We Practice at Ananda
Step away from your busy life for a few days. Take time to be still, “refill your cup,” and refresh your body, mind and soul.
This popular Personal Retreat experience gives you freedom to create your own schedule. There are many activities and classes offered that you can take part in. Delicious vegetarian meals are a constant, as is the thoughtful personal attention from our joyful and serviceful staff.
What is a Personal Retreat at Ananda?
Personal retreat is more than a vacation. It’s an opportunity to clear your mind, take a break from worries and cares, relax on all levels and mindfully experience both your inner and outer environments; to reconnect with your deeper Self. It can be a time of conscious, spiritual opening, of making an effort to rise to a new state of awareness.
The Expanding Light Retreat is the perfect setting for a Personal Retreat. It’s part of Ananda Village, a cooperative community in the foothills of The Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Choose to participate in yoga postures along with meditation for deep inner refreshment, healing sessions for your health, outdoor hiking and walking, spending time by the lake, or reading a book in a comfy chair. Depending on the days you are here you can take classes on meditation, yoga philosophy and healing techniques, participate in kirtans (devotional chanting) and attend Ananda Community events.
Vegetarian Meals
Guests rave about The Expanding Light Retreat meals. Delicious, healthy, creative, nutritionally balanced, many are from our own Expanding Light cookbooks. Meals include fresh organic produce from Ananda Farms, as well as other organically grown ingredients, homemade breads, gluten and dairy-free options are always available.