Video: Families at Yasodhara Ashram
Yasodhara Ashram has historically been a place for families. Swami Radha said early on, “I felt that young couples needed all the support and that any country’s future lies in their youth. So we ought to give something to the children and the young... Read more »

Creating Spiritual Focus
When Tony and C.N. Dunne of Oregon thought about doing something special for their 20th wedding anniversary, they chose Yasodhara Ashram. Their four-day stay - Tony's first visit and C.N.'s "homecoming" - created a new bond between them. Read more »

Vanessa Reid – Writer
Vanessa Reid works internationally in countries undergoing change and returned to Yasodhara Ashram to focus on her own Light in a Writer’s Retreat. She offers her perspective of the Ashram’s role in the world today. Read more »

Life-long Lessons
For the Mackin family of Calgary, the Ashram serves as “a reminder and a learning” of what is important in life. Read more »

Grounded and Balanced
Two months after joining the Ashram Internship program, Natalie Wall readily lists the advantages she’s discovered to living in spiritual community. Read more »

Working with Trust
After working with the Ashram for years as a select tree faller, Riondel resident James Linn speaks of building a relationship based on mutual trust. If I hadn’t moved down the road 16 years ago, I wouldn’t even know what … Read more » Read more »

Choosing the Light
Chuck (Charlie) McNab recognizes the power of choice that led him out of darkness to a new life path. Living at the Ashram for more than a year as a karma yogi, he seamlessly integrates Yasodhara Yoga practices with renewed practice of his aboriginal... Read more »

Bridging Spiritual Communities
A California Outreach excursion by Swami Matananda in May created a meaningful bridge between two spiritual communities that Robert Phelps calls home. With ties to Swami Radha and Yasodhara Ashram dating back to 1972, Robert wanted to connect the Ashram … Read more » Read more »

Online Art Auction
Join us for our first-ever online art auction! Thanks to the generosity of artists and craftspeople, 18 unique pieces are on offer. See the items online and start your bidding. It’s easy! If you are in the East Shore area, … Read more » Read more »

Being Myself
Linda Funk will be leaving the Ashram at the end of April after two fulfilling years. Known for her welcoming presence in the Ashram Bookstore and her talent for design, colour and sewing, Linda is taking with her a new … Read more » Read more »