Family Christmas at Ananda
December 6 - 8, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Family Kirtan: Engage in sacred chanting with Ananda families, fostering a sense of unity and connection.
- Caroling with the Community: Join the community in spreading joy through caroling, creating a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
- Family Yoga and Games: Cultivate connection through family yoga sessions and engaging games for all ages.
- Christmas Decorating and Special Art Project: Participate in festive activities like Christmas decorating and a special art project.
- Hike with “Sharing Nature” Activities: Connect with the beauty of the surroundings.
- Celebrate the Light: Honor the special season through stories, songs, and sacred ceremonies that bring the true meaning of Christmas to life.
- Sunday Service in the Temple of Light: Attend the Sunday Service in the Temple of Light, with a special Sunday school for kids to deepen their spiritual connection.
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Celebrating the True Spirit of Christmas with Your Family
Come visit Ananda Village with your family at this sacred time to celebrate and honor the true spirit of the season, creating lasting memories and offering meaningful inner experiences for your children.
This weekend is ideal for children ages 5-12 but all are welcome.
This kid and family-friendly weekend will include:
Family Kirtan: Engage in sacred chanting with Ananda families, fostering a sense of unity and connection.
Caroling with the Community: Join the community in spreading joy through caroling, creating a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
Family Yoga and Games: Cultivate connection through family yoga sessions and engaging games for all ages.
Christmas Decorating and Special Art Project: Participate in festive activities like Christmas decorating and a special art project.
Hike with "Sharing Nature" Activities: Connect with the beauty of the surroundings.
Celebrate the Light: Honor the special season through stories, songs, and sacred ceremonies that bring the true meaning of Christmas to life.
Sunday Service in the Temple of Light: Attend the Sunday Service in the Temple of Light, with a special Sunday school for kids to deepen their spiritual connection.
About Family Friendly Weekends
We are excited to be able to welcome families and children to visit our retreat center. Please review our guidelines for Bringing Your Family to The Expanding Light Yoga Retreat Center and email us at info@expandingligh.org with any questions.
Please note: The ideal age for this retreat is 5-12 years old, but please inquire if you’re interested in coming with younger or older children to see if it would be a good fit for them. Children 3 and under stay free with a small fee to cover the program. Parents would be responsible for their care throughout your stay.
Make This Christmas Truly Special for Your Family:
This family-friendly weekend offers a unique opportunity to infuse your holiday season with meaning, joy, and spiritual connection. Create beautiful memories and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with your loved ones at Ananda Village.
What Parents have said:
“The whole program was great! The activities were all appropriate and helped connect the group/family and also allow for alone time.” -E.F., Mountain View, CA
“It’s a beautiful way to spend intentional and sacred time with family and new friends.” - family retreat participant
“Good opportunity for meeting other parents. Great positive environment. Erin is very approachable for discussions involving parenting or knowing more about Education for Life.” -parent participant
Come visit Ananda Village with your family at this sacred time to celebrate and honor the true spirit of the season, creating lasting memories and offering meaningful inner experiences for your children.
This weekend is ideal for children ages 5-12 but all are welcome.
This kid and family-friendly weekend will include:
Family Kirtan: Engage in sacred chanting with Ananda families, fostering a sense of unity and connection.
Caroling with the Community: Join the community in spreading joy through caroling, creating a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
Family Yoga and Games: Cultivate connection through family yoga sessions and engaging games for all ages.
Christmas Decorating and Special Art Project: Participate in festive activities like Christmas decorating and a special art project.
Hike with "Sharing Nature" Activities: Connect with the beauty of the surroundings.
Celebrate the Light: Honor the special season through stories, songs, and sacred ceremonies that bring the true meaning of Christmas to life.
Sunday Service in the Temple of Light: Attend the Sunday Service in the Temple of Light, with a special Sunday school for kids to deepen their spiritual connection.
About Family Friendly Weekends
We are excited to be able to welcome families and children to visit our retreat center. Please review our guidelines for Bringing Your Family to The Expanding Light Yoga Retreat Center and email us at info@expandingligh.org with any questions.
Please note: The ideal age for this retreat is 5-12 years old, but please inquire if you’re interested in coming with younger or older children to see if it would be a good fit for them. Children 3 and under stay free with a small fee to cover the program. Parents would be responsible for their care throughout your stay.
Make This Christmas Truly Special for Your Family:
This family-friendly weekend offers a unique opportunity to infuse your holiday season with meaning, joy, and spiritual connection. Create beautiful memories and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with your loved ones at Ananda Village.
What Parents have said:
“The whole program was great! The activities were all appropriate and helped connect the group/family and also allow for alone time.” -E.F., Mountain View, CA
“It’s a beautiful way to spend intentional and sacred time with family and new friends.” - family retreat participant
“Good opportunity for meeting other parents. Great positive environment. Erin is very approachable for discussions involving parenting or knowing more about Education for Life.” -parent participant
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
https://www.ananda.org/expanding-light/getting-here/
Accommodation
PRIVATE ENSUITE - King
Equally appropriate for a single person or for a couple, a king private room can provide the peace and solitude you crave. This airy room has a king-sized bed with a private, ensuite bathroom. An inviting outdoor space awaits you outside your front door, surrounded by a serene, forest setting.
PRIVATE ENSUITE - Twin
Equally appropriate for a single person or for a couple, an ensuite private room can provide the peace and solitude you crave. These charming rooms have two twin beds with a private, ensuite bathroom. An inviting outdoor space awaits you outside your front door, surrounded by a serene, forest setting.
PRIVATE STANDARD - Queen
Equally appropriate for a single person or for a couple, enjoy your own peaceful room with a queen bed and a shared bathroom down the hall. Your room is simply and tastefully decorated, with windows opening toward the surrounding forest. A bright and airy communal lounge and kitchenette is available 24 hours a day, perfect for relaxing with a book or sharing a cup of tea with friends.
PRIVATE STANDARD - Twin
Equally appropriate for a single person or for a couple, enjoy your own peaceful room with two twin beds and a shared bathroom down the hall. Each room is simply and tastefully decorated, with windows opening toward the surrounding forest. A bright and airy communal lounge and kitchenette is available 24 hours a day, perfect for relaxing with a book or sharing a cup of tea with friends.
PRIVATE CABIN - Twin
Equally appropriate for a single person or for a couple, your private cabin is tucked into a gentle hillside, bright and airy inside, with expansive windows that connect your room to the surrounding forest. Each cabin has two twin beds, with a communal shower house that is centrally located and shared by other cabin guests, campers, and our karma yogis.
SHARED ENSUITE - Twin
Share this charming room with someone else. Each room has two twin beds with a private, ensuite bathroom. An inviting outdoor space awaits you outside your front door, surrounded by a serene, forest setting.
SHARED STANDARD - Twin
Share this charming room with someone else. Each room has two twin beds and a shared bathroom down the hall, and is simply and tastefully decorated, with windows opening toward the surrounding forest. A bright and airy communal lounge and kitchenette is available 24 hours a day, perfect for relaxing with a book or sharing a cup of tea with friends.
SHARED CABIN - Twin
Share this charming cabin with someone else. The cabins are tucked into a gentle hillside, bright and airy inside, with expansive windows that connect your room to the surrounding forest. Each cabin has two twin beds, with a communal shower house that is centrally located and shared by other cabin guests, campers, and our karma yogis.
CAMPING
Fourteen campsites scatter across a gentle, forested hillside, with level areas for pitching your tent. A centrally located shower house is close by, shared by other campers, cabin guests, and our karma yogis. Please bring your own camping gear and towels. We do live amidst bears and other wildlife, so avoid storing any food or scented toiletries in your tent.
RV
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
What's Included
- 3 Organic Vegetarian Meals per day
- 2 Yoga and Meditation sessions per day