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Ashram Cookbook

Ashram Cookbook For more than sixty years, the Ashram has been a place where spiritual practice is woven into daily life. In the garden, in the kitchen and in the quiet work of preparing food together, we practice Karma Yoga, work as service – service to the community and to our higher selves. The upcoming Ashram […]

Explorations on Love As a Way of Being in the World

At the time of writing this blog, the Ashram’s three-month Yoga Development Course (YDC) has just come to completion. Many of the course participants are transitioning back to families, jobs and environments that are busy with the day-to-day challenges of living in the everyday world.   In the last part of the course, questions were coming […]

Okanagan

Yasodhara Yoga Okanagan Welcome to Yasodhara Yoga Okanagan, with teachers in Summerland, Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm! Discover classes in Hatha Yoga, Hidden Language Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Dream Yoga. We offer Yasodhara classes, workshops, retreats and Satsang to the Okanagan community locally (from Salmon Arm to Osoyoos) at various yoga studios, welcoming venues, […]

Taste of The Ashram

Have you been curious about Yasodhara Ashram and wanted a glimpse into Ashram life? Or perhaps you already know the Ashram and would enjoy spending a peaceful day reconnecting with yourself. Join us for a Taste of the Ashram — an introduction to our teachings, community and spiritual environment. Saturday, July 18 (currently full – register for […]

What Grace Looks Like When Everything Changes

This morning, the first chevrons of geese arrive from southern skies, their calls evoking both longing and comfort in me. Sap rises in the maple trees around my home, boils on a small outdoor fire, the steam off the pans, sweetening the air. Every spring, when I tap the maples and sap pours out, I […]

IT Support & System Maintenance Assistant

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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 […]

Reflections on Early Days – Swami Sukhananda/Jayne Boys in Canterbury

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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

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“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 […]

ascent magazine

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.

ascent translated the philosophy of yoga into practical realities by exploring the intersection of spirituality with social and political issues, art, culture and contemporary thought. Each issue offers features, profiles, and columns that take yoga out of the studio and into the world, exploring creativity and the integrity of individual paths toward personal growth.

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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.