Yasodhara Ashram Blog & Podcast

Inner Peace and World Peace: Reaching for a World of Peace and Harmony
“If we can experience the world as Light and vibration, can we then accept all paths and religions as unique expressions of that oneness? If we first understand ourselves – our inner world and the impact of our own thoughts

The Body as a Spiritual Tool: Self Inquiry and Empowerment
Years ago I was involved in teaching equestrian riding to a variety of children and young adults. It was a gift to watch them develop skills, and take on the partnership of working with a pony or horse much larger

Ask A Swami: How Can We Navigate a Crisis and Support Loved Ones?
In this episode of Ask A Swami, Katie sits down with Swami Satyananda to explore how we can navigate health incidents, crises and support our loved ones. They speak from lived experience, reflecting on the importance of acceptance and presence

Transforming Every Minute: Lessons from the Earth
As the days stretch longer and the weather warms, I find myself drawn outdoors again, observing the transformations that come with each season. At the Ashram, I am drawn to the blackberry field where I spent a couple of hours

Ask a Swami: Rejection, Doubt, Disappointment and Moving Forward Confidently
In this podcast episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Padmananda, Ashram teacher and resident, responds to questions asked by our listeners: Swami Padmananda reflects on the power of choice in how we respond to life’s challenges and the life-long journey of

Preparing for Sacred Joy: Reflections on Purpose, Presence and Giving
In preparation for writing this blog, I thought a lot about what ‘preparation’ really means. I read from the Cambridge dictionary that ‘preparation’ is all about practicing and setting yourself up for success. This led me to the usual questions: