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By Swami Durgananda
What does it take to make a commitment to the Divine?
In 1967, Margaret White, a housewife from the suburbs of Philadelphia, met Swami Sivananda Radha for the first time, and something awakened within her. What follows is a transformative journey that takes her from Philadephia to the Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia, and from housewife to sanyasi.
In Durga’s Embrace: A Disciple’s Diary reveals the dynamic relationship between guru and disciple through the story of two extraordinary women: Swami Radha and Swami Durgananda.
by Thomas A. Weaver (Prakasha)
What happens when a young scientist meets a fearless yogini?
In 1984, Tom Weaver was an ambitious physicist working on high-stakes laser technology at the height of the Cold War. Recently divorced and raising a young son, he was professionally successful, yet longed for deeper meaning. He turned to yoga and soon encountered Swami Sivananda Radha, a teacher who would unsettle his certainty in ways no experiment ever had.
This meeting marks the beginning of a new kind of exploration for Weaver, as he uncovers an unexpected resonance between the questions of physics and the wisdom of mystical yogic traditions.
In this candid memoir, he reflects on his time with Swami Radha and his efforts to balance parenting and relationships with scientific work and spiritual practice. He sets out believing science could explain everything. As his inquiry unfolds, he discovers that deep mysteries remain – and finds himself more than satisfied with what echoes back from them.
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ascent crafted a yoga magazine unlike any other. An award-winning resource for those living a spiritually, socially and creatively engaged life in today’s world, ascent mixed inquiry and discovery in one beautiful package.
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To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking.
Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.