Raja Yoga (s)
Raja Yoga (s)
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Yoga & Meditation Sessions
- Daily Vegetarian Meals
- Spiritual Support & Philosophy Classes
- Access to a 50 year-old Cooperative Spiritual Community
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Nayaswami Krishna Das books and manages the many guest groups that The Expanding Light hosts, leads pilgrimage trips to holy places in India and the U.S., teaches weekend retreats, and gives spiritual counseling to guests. He came to Ananda in 1978 and immediately found his home and purpose in life at Ananda. An exceptionally knowledgeable and gifted meditation and yoga philosophy teacher, Nayaswami Krishna Das shares his passion for these teachings with dynamic enthusiasm. He has a vibrant zest for life that comes out in a warm, personable nature and serviceful disposition. He’ll go out of his way to make you feel comfortable and clear about the teachings.
Details of this retreat
Living the Principles of Self-Realization (Raja Yoga)
Step 2 on the Path of Kriya YogaIn-Person Course – 12 Weeks | Thursdays at 10:30 AM (Before signing up, please inquire when series begins)
This uplifting 12-week course offers a practical and experiential journey into Raja Yoga, the royal path of self-mastery and divine realization. Raja Yoga shows us how to spiritualize every aspect of life, with daily meditation as its central practice.
The yoga teachings explain that this world is a divine school—meant to help us develop our spiritual strength through life’s many lessons. As we grow and refine our consciousness, we draw closer to the ultimate goal: Self-Realization.
Course Overview:
12-week in-person series held on Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Based on the teachings of Raja Yoga as shared by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda
Includes practical tools, meditation instruction, group discussion, and experiential learning to help you live these teachings in daily life
As part of your tuition, you will receive a copy of The Art and Science of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda
You’ll also receive unlimited access to group sadhanas at The Expanding Light Retreat during the course
Completion Requirements for Step 2:
To receive credit for Step 2 on the Path of Kriya Yoga, participants must:
Read the chapter in The Art and Science of Raja Yoga before each class
Attend and participate in each class(If you're unable to attend a class, please let the teacher know in advance)
Complete all quizzes by the end of the course
Attend 4–5 in-person sadhanas at The Expanding Light Retreat (you’re welcome to attend more!)
Who Should Join?
This course is for those who have completed Step 1: Ananda Course in Meditation and are ready to go deeper on the Path of Kriya Yoga. It is the next step toward preparing for Kriya Yoga initiation.
Step 2 on the Path of Kriya YogaIn-Person Course – 12 Weeks | Thursdays at 10:30 AM (Before signing up, please inquire when series begins)
This uplifting 12-week course offers a practical and experiential journey into Raja Yoga, the royal path of self-mastery and divine realization. Raja Yoga shows us how to spiritualize every aspect of life, with daily meditation as its central practice.
The yoga teachings explain that this world is a divine school—meant to help us develop our spiritual strength through life’s many lessons. As we grow and refine our consciousness, we draw closer to the ultimate goal: Self-Realization.
Course Overview:
12-week in-person series held on Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Based on the teachings of Raja Yoga as shared by Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda
Includes practical tools, meditation instruction, group discussion, and experiential learning to help you live these teachings in daily life
As part of your tuition, you will receive a copy of The Art and Science of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda
You’ll also receive unlimited access to group sadhanas at The Expanding Light Retreat during the course
Completion Requirements for Step 2:
To receive credit for Step 2 on the Path of Kriya Yoga, participants must:
Read the chapter in The Art and Science of Raja Yoga before each class
Attend and participate in each class(If you're unable to attend a class, please let the teacher know in advance)
Complete all quizzes by the end of the course
Attend 4–5 in-person sadhanas at The Expanding Light Retreat (you’re welcome to attend more!)
Who Should Join?
This course is for those who have completed Step 1: Ananda Course in Meditation and are ready to go deeper on the Path of Kriya Yoga. It is the next step toward preparing for Kriya Yoga initiation.
Schedule
Morning
6:30 – 8:00 am Community Meditation (Join us for all or part of this silent meditation)
6:30 – 8:15 am Sadhana (spiritual practices) which consists of: Energization Exercises (20 – 25 min), Ananda Yoga Postures * (45 – 50 min), Chanting (5 min), Meditation (15 min – 30 min)
8:15 – 9:00 am Breakfast (in silence Monday-Saturday)
9:00 – 9:30 am Host check-in
10:00 – 11:30 am Scheduled program, class, group activity, or free time
Afternoon
Noon – 12:30 pm Meditation (5 min chanting, 25 min meditation)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 pm Scheduled program, class, group activity, or free time
4:45 – 6:30 pm Sadhana (spiritual practices)
Evening
6:30 – 7:30 pm Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 pm Scheduled program, class, group activity, or free time
6:30 – 8:00 am Community Meditation (Join us for all or part of this silent meditation)
6:30 – 8:15 am Sadhana (spiritual practices) which consists of: Energization Exercises (20 – 25 min), Ananda Yoga Postures * (45 – 50 min), Chanting (5 min), Meditation (15 min – 30 min)
8:15 – 9:00 am Breakfast (in silence Monday-Saturday)
9:00 – 9:30 am Host check-in
10:00 – 11:30 am Scheduled program, class, group activity, or free time
Afternoon
Noon – 12:30 pm Meditation (5 min chanting, 25 min meditation)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 pm Scheduled program, class, group activity, or free time
4:45 – 6:30 pm Sadhana (spiritual practices)
Evening
6:30 – 7:30 pm Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 pm Scheduled program, class, group activity, or free time
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Directions
Yes, our retreat is a little out of the way. And once you get here, you’ll be glad it is!
Our address is 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA. If using Google Maps. We are located 1.5 hours away from the Sacramento International Airport, as well as the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. If you need a ride to or from the bus, train, or plane, please contact us and we can share contact information for a drivers who have helped our guests in the past.
Our address is 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA. If using Google Maps. We are located 1.5 hours away from the Sacramento International Airport, as well as the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. If you need a ride to or from the bus, train, or plane, please contact us and we can share contact information for a drivers who have helped our guests in the past.
Accommodation
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- 3 Organic Vegetarian Meals per day
- 2 Yoga and Meditation sessions per day
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Massages or other healing services (additional charge)
- Private sessions, such as yoga, yoga therapy, spiritual counseling (additional charge)
