Going Deep, Finding Who You Are
The YDC was a life changer for me. I arrived sight unseen in January 2016 and left with deep roots to the teachings, practices and the Ashram community. It was only after I returned home, that I realized I had found my spiritual home on earth. Moving through the YDC opened me to my blind […]
Deeply restorative
Such sweet salve it was to immerse myself in the teachings, supported by the community, held by the beauty of the Ashram and inspired by fellow classmates. Deeply restorative yet also genuinely challenging, the Yoga Development Course allowed me to reconnect with parts of myself that I lost sight of, being ever busy and always […]
Give yourself a spiritual forever gift.
The YDC is a life changer. In 1987 and again in 2004 I participated in these life-changing events. The Teachings of Swami Radha are timeless and from the beginning I recognized deep within me how much I resonated with them. I accepted the hard work of surrender as old images faded and were replaced by […]
A Foundation for My Path
Joining the YDC in 2007, I was a confused 24 year old with little direction in life. I happened to find out about Yasodhara doing an online search and a voice inside told me I needed to go. Not only did Yasodhara not meet my expectations (I thought we were going to do hot yoga!?), […]
Listening and Sharing
Some of my deepest moments of learning have come in group reflection. Listening to people share their thoughts, emotions and challenges, I’m continually reminded that I’m not alone on this path to understand pain and explore my purpose. My best self isn’t brought out in solitude, but in service and connection with others. Jamieson Child
Courageous Connection
Through the process of going inward, I have gained intimate knowledge of many parts of myself, and in sharing my experience with others in this supportive community, I’ve recognized the universality of our human experience. The practices, teachers, and community have allowed me to courageously connect with myself and others in ways that are freeing, […]
Dancing in the Light
Over twenty years ago, Swami Radhananda taught me the dance of the Divine Mother. It was during a wonderful 10-day Life Seals retreat that she led in Canterbury, England. What a wonderful, transformational time we had in her quiet, inspirational and warm presence, illuminated with her smile, humour and humility and her devotion to the […]
What a gift!
What a gift to be a part of the Ashram community and to have the support of the light and the teachings. It was so special to watch the celebration of life video and feel the joy and connection and gratitude. I am so appreciative of the time I spent at the Ashram and for […]
REMEMBERING SWAMI RADHANANDA
I first met Swami Radhananda at Radha House in Vancouver many years ago. I attended a Straight Walk class with an anxious mind and my walk turned out to be very wobbly. At one point during the process she advised “come to the Ashram and you will learn about your mind”. Shortly afterwards, I took […]
Diamond
My experience in 2000 was and remains very clear of her razor sharp vision and attention when she was our teacher. My room mate was afraid of her. I was not, but observed her focus when she would ask a question of someone reading “their paper “. The questions were always to the heart of […]