World Renowned Architects in Kootenay Bay
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World-renowned Patkau Architects brought the entire Vancouver office to view their current project, the Temple of Light, at Yasodhara Ashram last weekend. The visiting architects agreed that the shore of Kootenay Lake is a “monumental’ setting for the innovative new structure. “The Temple is a pioneering building in many ways, demonstrating the […]
Eat Strawberries and Explore Sacred Space
For Immediate ReleaseMonday, June 12, 2017 Yasodhara Ashram’s 22nd annual Strawberry Social on Saturday, June 24 from 1- 4 pm is a delicious opportunity to indulge in fresh Creston strawberries and cream, and to gather with friends and associates. Yasodhara – Canada’s first ashram – is also building an extraordinary new Temple of Light, with […]
Upcoming Reconciliation Workshops with Indigenous Elders
Pahan Pte San Win and Wanbdi Wakita of Bear Paw Tipi (Manitoba) are a husband and wife team who have dedicated their lives to sharing their knowledge about reconciliation and healing. On April 20-22, 2018 they will be returning to the East Shore to offer a series of workshops and satsangs at Yasodhara Ashram. Wanbdi’s path has […]
The Passing of Swami Radhananda
The Passing of Swami Radhananda, Past President and Spiritual Director Yasodhara Ashram, BC February 4, 2021 Kootenay Bay, BC – Swami Radhananda, president and spiritual director of Yasodhara Ashram from December 1993 to May 2014, passed away peacefully January 28 at the Ashram on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, BC. In her 20 years […]
5 Day Retreat Daily Schedule
Day of arrival:Check-in: 2 – 5pm (approx.)Dinner: 6pmIntroduction to course: 6:45pm Typical daily schedule while on course:Hatha Yoga: 7 – 8:45amBreakfast: 9 a.m.Workshop: 10 – 12:30pmLunch: 12:30 p.m.Focused Reflection: 1 – 3pmWorkshop: 3 – 5:30pmDinner: 6pmSatsang: 7:30 – 8:30pm Day of departure:Hatha Yoga (optional): 6:50 – 7:50amBreakfast: 8amCheck-out: 10:00am
The Wisdom of Insecurity: The Space Between Two Worlds
In 2017, I was in Portland when I experienced fall for the first time. I remember sitting by the window of a cafe, looking at a tree perched on what seemed like a sea of golden leaves. With every breeze the leaves would break into a dance, joined by more from the tree. It is […]
Presidents questions as we enter 2023
At the Ashram we focus on helping people go inward by observing their minds and asking what they want to bring to life now. Reflection and self-inquiry are encouraged. But at the same time, none of us live in a vacuum. We are all living in an interdependent world where the pain of others affects […]