Deconstructing and Rebuilding Inner and Outer Worlds
The snow capped mountains greet me today, inviting a call to stillness. As I look upwards to the peaks, I have a sense of lifting above the day-to-day of Ashram life—to a place that brings a bigger perspective. A place … Read more » Read more »

Perseverance Song by Pat Lambdin
This song came out of my work as a music therapist with a group of adults struggling with mental illness. The word perseverance was brought forth by one member of the group after I asked if anyone... Read more »

Canned Green Tomato Salsa
Ingredients 8 lb green tomatoes (approximately 16 cups chopped) 6 large onions 3 sweet red peppers 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 cup of salt 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 3 cups vinegar 1 cup lime … Read more » Read more »

Coming Home: Sacred People, Sacred Land
On the last day of August, we joyfully welcomed Swami Radhananda/Mary-Ann back to her home here at the Ashram. Swami Radhananda was the president and spiritual director of Yasodhara Ashram for 21 years, and she has been working with the … Read more » Read more »

Humans of the Ashram
Casey / North Carolina, USA  “I was in a transitional period, I had recently left a job and I was trying to figure out some next steps. Figuring out what my next moves were, as far as purpose and direction … Read more » Read more »

What Would a Swami Say?
We sat down with Swami Sivananda, a long-time Ashram teacher and Swami Radha disciple, to ask questions about everyday issues. He explores how reflection reveals a greater understanding of ourselves and how we deal with the world around us. Read more »

Yasodhara Ashram Offers ‘Exotic’ Creston Valley Experience
A wonderful article written by Creston Valley Advance‘s now retired publisher, Lorne Ekersley, who spent a month as a Kama Yogi here at the Ashram. See how his transition into retirement was supported with Our One Month Karma Yoga Program. For … Read more » Read more »

The Practice of Presence and Prayer
Swami Satyananda offers a reflection on coming back to centre for this busy season. In the sacred dance tradition of the East, there is a simple movement which happens at the beginning and end of a prayer dance.  It is … Read more » Read more »

Pathways to Inspire – Newsletter Issue 6, 2019
Pathways to Inspire Issue 6, 2019 Looking back over the year, I see that Yasodhara Ashram was full—full of progress, victories and challenges. In May with the help of consultants we looked at the Ashram as a business in the … Read more » Read more »

Go World Travel Article
A wonderful article written by Ann Yungmeyer from Go World Travel Magazine who came for a media visit in June highlighting the Ashram as well as our beautiful Kootenay communities. See here for full article.   Read more »