IT Support & System Maintenance Assistant
Part-time position – 20 hours per week, $20/hour Commitment of one to two years, given the learning curve – starting immediately. Job Description Assist with user support for residents and guests, including help with laptops, desktops, phones, user accounts, internet access, etc. Help manage and secure the IT infrastructure, including hardware (servers, wiring, routers, UPS […]
The Yoga of Transitions: Accepting Change and Uncertainty through Asanas
There are moments when I find myself between what was once familiar and what has not yet taken form. In this space, expectations fill me up as I try to make sense of what has happened, what is coming and how I want to meet the new. That’s how the coming of spring feels, with […]
Reflections on Early Days – Swami Sukhananda/Jayne Boys in Canterbury
A Sacred Beginning (1988)I first met Swami Sukhananda in the summer of 1988. It was long before we both became Swamis. We were Jayne Boys and Susan Oughtred in those days. She had just spent 11 months at Yasodhara Ashram, having taken part in the YDC, then staying on to offer Karma Yoga. She came […]
Power of Choice: Awakening Potential May 26-June 1
“One of the greatest powers we have, although it is often unrecognized, is the power of choice.” Swami Radha Where do you want to go? How can you make courageous choices that support your direction? Through watching your mind, guided reflection and spiritual practices, you can start to understand how your thoughts influence your attitude and […]
Timeless Teachings: Deepening Commitment July 7-13 – Currently Full
An Intensive Immersion with Swami Lalitanada & Swami Samayananda “The teachings don’t live in the air or in a book. They have to be embodied. They have to be brought to life and lived.”– Swami Radhananda This retreat is led by Ashram senior teachers, Swami Lalitananda and Swami Samayananda, with Hidden Language Hatha Yoga offered by Swami Matananda […]
Reclaiming the Feminine: Returning to the Heart July 21-27
“If we return to the heart, to the feminine within ourselves, we can hear Divine Mother’s voice.” Swami Radhananda Explore the inner feminine power that can help you create the life you want to live. Using body, mind and spiritual practices, you can listen more deeply to your intuitive knowing. Take time to tune in, clarify […]
Finding Courage & Hope in Uncertain Times August 4-10
“When we look outward at situations in the world, we often feel that we have no control, no ability to effect change. But we can go back to changing our world within – where we do have the ability to change” Swami Radhananda Take time in this supportive space to pause, breathe deeply and reconnect with […]
Steps to Freedom: Opening to Possibility August 20-26
“Ultimate freedom is the application of your understanding, the application of your own transcending insights to your daily life.” Swami Radha How do you overcome limitations and a feeling of being ‘stuck’? How can spiritual practice invite you to question your assumptions and open yourself to new possibilities? The goal of yoga is liberation from all […]
Quieting the Mind: Hear What Matters August 31-September 6
“In yoga we want to learn how to bring the mind to its natural, balanced state, in order to hear the inner voice of wisdom.” Swami Radhananda How can your inner, knowing voice be heard in a surrounding world of noise? How can you create stillness and allow space to listen deeply to what is most […]
Sacred Land To Sacred Self: Nourishment from the Garden And Beyond September 9-15
“Nature teaches us about time and patience. Seeds take time to germinate and grow.” Swami Radhananda Join us for a spiritually nourishing retreat where gardening, preserving and cooking become powerful metaphors for inner discovery and growth. This immersive retreat invites participants to explore the connection between spiritual practice and the natural world. What lessons does the […]