VIDEO
Swami Radhananda explores verse one of the sacred text, Ananda Lahari (Wave of Bliss), showing how we are all part of the dance of creation, preservation and dissolution. She encourages us to reach other dimensions beyond our problems, emotions or imagination.
AUDIO
Swami Radha ask questions around scripture. Who is the source? Is the wisdom that was true thousands of years ago still relevant now? You can listen to it here:
TEACHING IDEAS
- Study a book or scripture. Form a study group – live or Skype – and meet weekly to broaden your perspective. Decide how your group will work. For example, you may choose to silently read together; or read during the week then reflect together in the group; or divide the group time into one hour of personal study, one hour of discussion. A helpful way to start is to ask what your question is, then use the text to respond. Access the Yasodhara Teachers Network (YTN) to gather a like-minded group or to post your highlights. Suggestions: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Ananda Lahari, Serpent Power, or any of our Timeless Books.
- Go deeply into a practice such as the Divine Light Invocation. Take it further. Research how the Light is universal and where it comes into other religions. Or work with one asana, doing your own research into the symbolism. Bring in the Light. Find out how the asana relates to the Kundalini system. Deepen your practice of this asana until it becomes your own.
- Study your health. Discover what foods work for you, what exercises. What are your cycles? How does your posture affect your attitude?
- Study the world around you -a mind-expanding aspect such as space, sun, moon, stars or a biological aspect such as trees or mushrooms. Use your study to open to wonder. Is there something you always wanted to know about or something new that wants your attention?
- What does it mean to be spiritual? What do you think? What do other people think? Interview a variety of people. Blog or report to the YTN. What are you learning?
- Use your art to explore a quality such as Light, gratitude or generosity. Where do you find this quality in your day? Express your discoveries through your art – photography, drawing, collage, etc.
- Study our spiritual tradition of mantra, brahmacharya, sanyas. Read from our own and other lineages; focus on practice.
- If you are fluent in another language, translate a prayer, the Divine Light Invocation or a book.
- At the end of the month, pull together your learning in a meaningful way—for example, through a booklet, a summary, thesis or portfolio. Have a goal to target your learning using your question as a guide.
STUDY – YTN ONLINE DISCUSSION
At the Ashram we will be gathering in study groups and regularly posting on the Yasodhara Teachers Network (YTN). Please join the November – Study discussion and share your experience.
DANCE
In November we will practice the Divine Mother prayer dance. Tune in to our Bhajan Blast on Sunday, November 17th, 7-8 pm Mountain Time to watch. Or better yet, dance with us!
LIVE BHAJAN BLAST
Generate positive vibrations through sacred song and dance. Join our eleventh Bhajan Blast of the year on Sunday, November 17th, 7-8 pm Mountain Time. Wherever you are, let’s connect!
RAISE FUNDS FOR THE YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
Here’s an idea: what about dedicating 108 minutes a week to study to help raise funds for the Young Adult Program? Visit YASODHARA 108 and setup your personal fundraising page.
(PS: December’s theme will be “Retreat” Stay tuned!)
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