Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and founded in 1968 by his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda, The Expanding Light is a spiritual meditation, yoga and health retreat in Northern California welcoming seekers from all backgrounds. Here you will find a loving, accepting environment, ideal for personal growth and spiritual renewal. Some people notice a wonderful energy as soon as they set foot on The Expanding Light grounds. Others find this energy slowly flooding through them as their program proceeds. Some awaken one morning to find they are suddenly and deeply filled with joy. Once in a while someone only recognizes the uplifting power of The Expanding Light after they’ve left - and then realizes how much it meant to them. But no matter when one recognizes the flow of joyful, peaceful energy that suffuses The Expanding Light at Ananda: It is always present. It is always powerful. And it is always uplifting.