Align your energy and awaken your joy

Deep within the astral spine are the seven chakras, the body’s energy centers. When they are balanced, energy can move outward with vitality or inward and upward toward spiritual growth. When they are out of harmony, it may show up as emotional fatigue, mental distraction, or a sense of disconnection. This retreat offers a gentle space to restore balance so that energy can rise naturally and joy can return.

August 21 – 23
At The Expanding Light Retreat
2-Day Retreat
All Meals Included
Twice Daily Yoga and Meditation
FREE book!

What you may experience

Reconnect with your natural vitality and sense of aliveness
Learn practical tools to support emotional and energetic balance
Release heaviness and leave feeling lighter and more uplifted
Turn inward through yoga and meditation to find clarity and peace
Share in meaningful spiritual connection within a conscious community

What awaits you during this retreat

Reignite your inner light
Return to your true self through the wisdom of the chakra system, where balanced energy supports clarity, vitality, and joy.

Experience Ananda Yoga for the Chakras
Each day begins with gentle yoga postures and affirmations designed to awaken and harmonize the chakras. These sessions are nurturing, reflective, and supportive of inner exploration.

Clear energy blocks and feel uplifted
Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, and guided awareness, you’ll work toward dissolving emotional stagnation and opening to renewed inspiration and purpose.

Bring chakra wisdom into daily life
Discover how to recognize when certain energy centers may be underactive or overactive, and how to restore balance for greater wellbeing and joy.

Deep relaxation and restorative healing
The final session offers a restorative chakra-focused yoga practice, inviting the body to fully soften while the energy system resets in a sacred setting.

Learn a lifelong practice
Take home a personalized chakra yoga routine and a free copy of Chakras for Starters to support your continued growth and spiritual practice.

Feel the support of community
You’ll be guided by experienced Ananda Yoga teachers and surrounded by others seeking peace, transformation, and deeper meaning.

What’s included in your stay

Your room, with options ranging from a cozy cabin to a private ensuite room
All-you-can-eat vegetarian meals throughout your stay
Philosophy and experiential activities, including yoga and meditation sessions
A free copy of Chakras for Starters by Savitri Simpson

Prices and accommodations

Serenity House is an inn-style residence with twelve rooms and four shared hallway bathrooms. Most rooms include two twin beds, with queen or converted king options available in limited quantities and by special request. Each room has a bedside table, wardrobe, and mini split heating/cooling unit. Guests also have access to a central lounge, television, video player, inspirational library, and a small kitchenette with tea and a refrigerator for personal items.

Standard Shared: $424
Standard Private: $578

Harmony House rooms feature a private entrance, private bathroom, desk, mini split heating/cooling unit, ceiling fan, and hairdryer. Each room is simply and elegantly appointed in the theme of one of the great world religions.

Ensuite Shared: $510
Ensuite Private: $750

Cabins offer one larger, more private room. Cabin guests share separate men’s and women’s shower houses about a minute’s walk away, and all cabins have A/C.

Shared Cabin: $408
Private Cabin: $546

Tent/RV space is also available. Tenters and RV guests receive all meals, access to a shared shower house, and full participation in the program. Tenters should bring their own gear; no campfires, candles, kerosene lamps, or other open flames are allowed.

Tent/RV: $346

Extend your stay, deepen your peace

If you’d like more time to rest, recharge, and go deeper, you may arrive early or stay longer with a flexible Personal Retreat. Add extra nights during registration.

FAQs

Do I need prior experience?
No. This retreat is designed for all levels, including beginners.

What is included in the price?
Per-person pricing includes three vegetarian meals per day, tea, coffee, and fruit throughout the day, twice daily yoga and meditation sessions, classes and activities, and lodging based on your selection.

What is not included?
Airport transport, additional healing services such as massage or spiritual counseling, and extra snacks available in the community market.

Travel and stay details
The best airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is also an option, though less preferred. Both are about 1.5 hours away by car. Check-in is 3 pm–5 pm, and check-out is 11 am.

Need to know
Vegetarian meals are provided, with some dietary accommodations available, including non-dairy, non-wheat, and egg-free options. Please dress modestly and bring comfortable clothing for yoga and meditation, layers for changing weather, and walking shoes if you plan to explore the grounds.

Your guides for the weekend
Bhawani Isaacson and Shahla Simpler will lead the retreat. Both are certified Ananda Yoga instructors with a warm, supportive approach that brings together yoga, meditation, and energy awareness in an uplifting way.

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