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 […]
When Grief is Born of Love: A Spiritual Reflection on Impermanence and Community
There is the old Buddhist parable about Kisa Gotami, a grieving mother whose only son has died. In her anguish, she asks the Buddha to restore him to life. He instructs her to bring him a single mustard seed from a household untouched by death. As she goes from door to door, she discovers that […]
Yoga Is Now: Reconciling Spiritual Longing with Everyday Life
In this new episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Samayananda discusses life inside and outside of the Ashram, and how Karma Yoga can be woven into everyday living. Reflecting on her own experience of working in the world, she shares the powerful teaching that “Yoga Is Now,” emphasizing the importance of living the practice and integrating the […]
Courage to Change: Weaving Qualities of the Heart
Dear Reader: Shortly after writing this blog, two amazingly courageous women of the East Shore community in which the Ashram is situated, passed away. Janet Wallace, creator of Barefoot Handweaving and community organizer for artisans, businesses and non-profits alike, died peacefully Jan. 3 after living valiantly with ALS. Sadly, our dear friend Megan Rokeby-Thomas died […]
Karma Yoga: Walking the Path to Wisdom
At the Ashram we are in a transition time, which the season of fall is mirroring. Each day there is change—the snowline creeps down from mountain tops, a cool wind stirs up waves on the lake, the golden and flame coloured leaves fall from trees, vibrant against the billowing dark blue grey clouds. Reflecting about […]
A Swami’s Advice to Younger Self
In this podcast episode of Ask A Swami, Swami RadhaTarananda, a disciple of Swami Radha, reflects on the advice she would give to her younger self at the beginning of her spiritual journey. She speaks about what faith means to her and the power of reflection, emphasizing her guru’s example of living on faith as she […]
Abundance and Gratitude: The Gifts of a Spiritual Life
It’s autumn now at the Ashram. A few days after the Equinox the seasons suddenly shifted from a summery warmth to cool crisp days. And now the sun is setting at 6:30 so that by the time I walk to the Temple for satsang it’s dark. Yet, it seems that this change is balanced by […]