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Author: Katie

Life of a Yogini: Swami Sivananda Radha’s Spiritual Legacy

When Swami Sivananda Radha first came to the land where Yasodhara Ashram now stands, she saw gemstones shimmering along the beach on Kootenay Lake. Sapphires, rubies, emeralds – the ordinary beach rocks revealed themselves as something precious and extraordinary, their colours and surfaces transformed by the light. As she took in the whole scene, the […]

Meeting Myself with Awareness: Reflections on a 3-Month Yoga Intensive

I often think about what Swami Sivananda Radha writes in Mantras: Words of Power, how during chanting an aspirant may feel an overwhelming sense of emotions:  “Tears may come that you have been holding back for many years… Sometimes the tears will be part regret and part joy – joy that the soul is at […]

Can Work Set You Free? Lessons from Karma Yoga

Like most people, I have spent much of my adult life working. Coming to the Ashram in July 2025 as part of the 2-month Karma Yoga Program was a brilliant opportunity to make space for witnessing my habitual ways at work. Having spent 20 years working in an office environment, Karma Yoga became a space […]

Finding Divine Mother Through Gardening and Yoga 

I was running down a forest lined country road in the fall of 1980 when I first met God. There was a strong feeling of a supportive Presence, a spiritual connection to something far greater than anything I had ever known before. This was during a time of upheaval in my life — a fractured […]

Holding Grief with Grace and Compassion

In this episode of Ask a Swami, Swami Padmananda reflects on the lessons of grief and how spiritual practice can help us meet sorrow with compassion, presence and courage. Whether you’re navigating a recent loss or carrying grief from years past, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into living with grief while remaining open to love, […]

Awareness Through the Seven Cakras: Reflections on Kundalini Yoga

When I first read Swami Radha’s Kundalini Yoga for the West, a foundational text within the Ashram teachings, I became fascinated by a quote introduced in the very first pages of the book:  “From being a sleepwalker, a hypnotized or conditioned person, you gradually become a person who is aware.” At the time, I found […]

What does it Mean to Live at an Ashram? ​

In this episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Jyotihananda reflects on life in spiritual community and shares her hopes for the future of Yasodhara Ashram. Drawing on her experience with Swami Radha and the many stages of Ashram life over the years, Swami Jyotihananda offers insights into commitment, connection across generations and the deeper value of living in community. This episode […]

Being a Disciple and Understanding Devotion

In this episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Lalitananda reflects on what it means to walk the path as a disciple and the role that devotion plays in spiritual life. Drawing from her experience as Swami Radha’s disciple, she shares insights into trust, discipline and the deep heart-longing that keeps one grounded on a chosen spiritual […]

Love and Attachment: Ask a Swami

In this episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Matananda, Ashram teacher and resident, reflects on the deeper spiritual dimensions of Love and Attachment. Drawing on her lived experiences, she speaks about how she has navigated attachment, emotions and competition within relationships. Inspired by the spiritual teachings of her guru, Swami Radha, Swami Matananda invites us to […]

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Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking. If you cancel prior to 14 days before the start date of your program, the deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram booked within a year of the original registration. Deposits for stays cancelled within 14 days of the start date will not be refunded and cannot be transferred to another stay. If you depart early during a program, full tuition and room charges still apply. Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.

Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking.

  • The $300 deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel with at least two weeks’ notice, your payment may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram. 
  • If the cancellation is made less than 14 days before the start of the course, the deposit is not transferable. 
  • Deposits transferred following a cancellation are converted into a booking credit. This credit must be applied to a retreat scheduled within twelve (12) months of the cancellation date. 
  • If the credit is not used within this period, it will expire and be forfeited. Expired credits have no cash value and will not be refunded or extended.

Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.