Books – Yasodhara Ashram https://www.yasodhara.org Yoga Retreat and Study Center Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:38:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.yasodhara.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-icon-1-32x32.png Books – Yasodhara Ashram https://www.yasodhara.org 32 32 Yoga: A Path To Awareness https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/yoga-a-path-to-awareness/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:59 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416275 Collected Essays By Swami Sivananda Radha What does is mean to walk the path of yoga? How do we gain self-awareness? What is liberation? These are a few of the essential questions Swami Sivananda Radha explores in Yoga: A Path to Awareness.
]]> What does is mean to walk the path of yoga? How do we gain self-awareness? What is liberation? These are a few of the essential questions Swami Sivananda Radha explores in Yoga: A Path to Awareness.

This collection, gathered from her published articles and archives, tells the larger story of how yoga can be a life-long journey. Swami Radha returns to the core themes that formed her body of teachings: what enlightenment really looks like; the character building foundation of Kundalini Yoga; the mysteries of mind and consciousness; and the importance of self-knowledge. As always she is an inspirational guide, encouraging us to think deeply about how we live our lives, to keep asking questions and finding our own answers.

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Paperback: 123 pages
Published: August 2016
ISBN-10: 1-932018-60-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-932018-60-8

Printed in Canada

]]> Yasodhara Ashram Temple Songbook https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/yasodhara-ashram-temple-songbook/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:59 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416274 The Yasodhara Ashram Temple Songbook contains the words (and translations in some cases) for mantras, bhajans and devotional songs chanted and sung at the Ashram. It also includes prayers and an overview of the Satsang ceremony.

This book is printed on 100% post consumer waste recycled paper at a carbon neutral facility in British Columbia, Canada

]]> The Rose Ceremony https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/the-rose-ceremony/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:36 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416227 By Swami Sivananda Radha Honor the essence of divinity within yourself as you celebrate the ritual of the Rose Ceremony. Using the rose as a symbol for Divine Love, this touching ceremony will open your heart.]]> Honor the essence of divinity within yourself as you celebrate the ritual of the Rose Ceremony. Using the rose as a symbol for Divine Love, this touching ceremony will open your heart.

Paperback: 83 pages
Published: June 2004
ISBN-10: 1932918622
ISBN-13: 9781932918622

Printed in Canada on acid-free paper

]]> The Devi of Speech: The Goddess in Kundalini Yoga https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/the-devi-of-speech-the-goddess-in-kundalini-yoga/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:36 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416226 By Swami Sivananda Radha The Devi of Speech collects Swami Sivananda Radha's teachings on the Divine Feminine in Kundalini Yoga. Every word and sound has power. In yoga, the holy trinity is body, mind and speech. This power, the devi of speech, is present in each chakra and is an integral part in the process of developing awareness and devotion.]]> The Devi of Speech collects Swami Sivananda Radha’s teachings on the Divine Feminine in Kundalini Yoga.

Every word and sound has power. In yoga, the holy trinity is body, mind and speech. This power, the devi of speech, is present in each chakra and is an integral part in the process of developing awareness and devotion.

Paperback: 117 pages
Published: July 2005
ISBN-10: 1932018069
ISBN-13: 978-1932018066

Printed in Canada on 80% recycled, 20% post consumer waste paper that is chlorine and acid free

]]> The Yoga of Healing https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/the-yoga-of-healing/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:36 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416225 By Swami Sivananda Radha The Yoga of Healing delves into yoga's potential to heal the sources of disharmony that cause illness and pain. Here, Swami Radha explores questions such as, What is it that heals? How do we begin to heal ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally? How can the Light of Understanding help us? How do we nurture compassion for ourselves and others?]]> The latest book in the Timeless small book series contains gems of inspirational, challenging and practical wisdom on healing.

The Yoga of Healing delves into yoga’s potential to heal the sources of disharmony that cause illness and pain.

Here, Swami Radha explores questions such as, What is it that heals? How do we begin to heal ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally? How can the Light of Understanding help us? How do we nurture compassion for ourselves and others?

Collected here are excerpts on healing from Kundalini Yoga for the West, Mantras: Words of Power and The Divine Light Invocation, along with previously unpublished talks from Swami Radha on healing, meditations and exercises to access the healing power within.

Excerpt from The Yoga of Healing

Observing the Self

What is it that heals? Is healing a power of the mind? Or of the heart? Or is healing by Divine grace? There is no simple and direct answer. Illness is an interplay of forces. When healing is needed, it is because there is some sort of disorder in the physical body. The cause of the disorder can be of a variety of natures that we have to clearly investigate. The disorder may be a karmic condition. Or perhaps there are psychological difficulties that cause reflections or disorders in the body, which in time and under certain pressure can become real organic troubles. Sometimes we may make ourselves sick through wrong action or wrong food. Sometimes we simply neglect our bodies.

Remember that pain or illness is not a punishment. That is an over-simplification of our understanding of karma. Healing is a learning process. Sometimes it is an opportunity. You may have to begin with the Light of Understanding of the purpose of your life, of your present condition. Can you let that Light spread into other areas? Can you recognize the Light of compassion, or love? Ask yourself, What do I need to learn from my physical condition? What is the energy that created me in the first place? Where does life come from? Who am I?

Paperback: 117 pages
Published: March 2007
ISBN-10: 1932018174
ISBN-13: 978-1932018172

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]]> Realities of the Dreaming Mind https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/realities-of-the-dreaming-mind/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:35 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416216 By Swami Sivananda Radha Realities of the Dreaming Mind provides tools for developing a personally meaningful method of dream interpretation as well as presenting detailed Dream Yoga practices and exercises. The book offers guidance from a collection of the author's personal dreams and includes a list of current dream work resources for further study.]]> Realities of the Dreaming Mind provides tools for developing a personally meaningful method of dream interpretation as well as presenting detailed Dream Yoga practices and exercises. The book offers guidance from a collection of the author’s personal dreams and includes a list of current dream work resources for further study.

Realities of the Dreaming Mind presents an innovative method of dream interpretation that helps you explore the many dimensions of your own personal dream state. Using the Dream Yoga exercises and practices, discover the messages in your dreams and see how they can offer guidance in your everyday life.

This guide to dream analysis thoroughly investigates prophetic dreams, dreams about past lives and dreams containing spiritual guidance. Using her own dream experiences, Swami Sivananda Radha provides practical tools to help you uncover the buried treasure of your subconscious mind.

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“Realities of the Dreaming Mind is a very practical, highly readable, and a most powerful book, providing the master key to the subterranean parts of our mind.”– Georg Feuerstein, Founder, Yoga Research and Education Center

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Paperback: 301 pages
Published: February 2004
ISBN-10: 193201800X
ISBN-13: 978-1932018004

]]> Glimpses of a Mystical Affair: Spiritual Experiences of Swami Sivananda Radha https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/glimpses-of-a-mystical-affair-spiritual-experiences-of-swami-sivananda-radha/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:35 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416222 By Julie McKay An inspiring blend of poetry, biography and mythology. Glimpses of a Mystical Affair is an intimate personal story of devotion and the enchanting relationship between a mystic and her loving disciple. Drawing on the ancient myth of Radha and Krishna, Julie McKay spins the tender story of her time with her guru. This blend of poetry, biography and mythology celebrates the play of Lover and Beloved.]]> An inspiring blend of poetry, biography and mythology. Glimpses of a Mystical Affair is an intimate personal story of devotion and the enchanting relationship between a mystic and her loving disciple.

Drawing on the ancient myth of Radha and Krishna, Julie McKay spins the tender story of her time with her guru. This blend of poetry, biography and mythology celebrates the play of Lover and Beloved.

Hardcover: 185 pages
Published: September 1996
ISBN-10: 0931454824
ISBN-13: 978-0931454820

]]> In Durga’s Embrace: A Disciple’s Diary https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/in-durgas-embrace-a-disciples-diary/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:35 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416221 By Swami Durgananda What does it take to make a commitment to the Divine? In 1967, Margaret White, a housewife from the suburbs of Philadelphia, met Swami Sivananda Radha for the first time, and something awakened within her. What follows is a transformative journey that takes her from Philadephia to the Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia, and from housewife to sanyasi. In Durga's Embrace: A Disciple's Diary reveals the dynamic relationship between guru and disciple through the story of two extraordinary women: Swami Radha and Swami Durgananda.]]> What does it take to make a commitment to the Divine?

In 1967, Margaret White, a housewife from the suburbs of Philadelphia, met Swami Sivananda Radha for the first time, and something awakened within her. What follows is a transformative journey that takes her from Philadelphia to the Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia, and from housewife to sanyasi.

In Durga’s Embrace: A Disciple’s Diary reveals the dynamic relationship between guru and disciple through the story of two extraordinary women: Swami Radha and Swami Durgananda.

Paperback: 285 pages
Photos: 14 Black and White
Published: June 2006
ISBN-10: 1932018123
ISBN-13: 978-1932018127

Printed in Canada on 100% post consumer waste recycled paper that is acid free

]]> In the Company of the Wise https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/in-the-company-of-the-wise/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:35 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416220 By Swami Sivananda Radha Delving into her experiences with Swami Sivananda, the Dalai Lama, Anandamayi Ma and other spiritual luminaries, Swami Radha's explores the roles of the guru and disciple in modern life, dispelling common illusions surrounding this sacred relationship.]]> Delving into her experiences with Swami Sivananda, the Dalai Lama, Anandamayi Ma and other spiritual luminaries, Swami Radha’s explores the roles of the guru and disciple in modern life, dispelling common illusions surrounding this sacred relationship.

Paperback: 279 pages
Published: 2010
ISBN-13: 978-1932018356

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]]> Kundalini Yoga for the West – Softcover https://www.yasodhara.org/online-store/kundalini-yoga-for-the-west-softcover/ Thu, 23 May 2024 21:15:35 +0000 https://www.yasodhara.org/?post_type=product&p=416219 By Swami Sivananda Radha Kundalini Yoga is the path to freedom. Swami Radha has translated the esoteric teachings of Kundalini into a practical guide for self-investigation. This classic yogic text is a resource for personal development, with the tools for discovering our true source of knowledge and inspiration. Using reflection exercises, meditations and breathing techniques, Swami Radha takes us step by step, chakra by chakra, through an exploration of consciousness.]]> Kundalini Yoga is the path to freedom. Swami Radha has translated the esoteric teachings of Kundalini into a practical guide for self-investigation.

This classic yogic text is a resource for personal development, with the tools for discovering our true source of knowledge and inspiration. Using reflection exercises, meditations and breathing techniques, Swami Radha takes us step by step, chakra by chakra, through an exploration of consciousness.

Who am I? What is the purpose of my life? In the practice of Kundalini Yoga, you ask yourself many questions and must always be willing to investigate your answers. As you become stronger at looking for possibilities, you may accept the challenge of discovering the mystery deep within yourself, the innate power that is called Kundalini.

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“Kundalini Yoga for the West is one of the few books on Kundalni Yoga written by a Westerner that strikes me as being authentic. I always admired Swami Radha for being very faithful to the tradition, yet finding ways to translate that wisdom into Western terms using psychology and imagery that we are familiar with. There are not many teachers who have that capability. Kundalini Yoga for the West is an outstanding accomplishment. I love referring to it, and I always recommend it to people.” – Georg Feurstein, Yoga Research and Education Center

“The importance of Swami Radha’s work is becoming more apparent with every passing year. This book, a wonderful achievement, is a gift to all seekers. It is significant, relevant, and timeless.” – Gene Kieffer, Founder/Director of the Kundalini Research Foundation

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SOFTCOVER

Hardcover: 365 pages
Featuring: 18 Colour Chakra Plates
Published: October 2004
ISBN-10: 1932018344
ISBN-13: 978-1932018349

This is a carbon neutral book printed in Canada on 100% post consumer waste recycled paper

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