Breath and Simplicity
Swami Padmananda delves into the concept of simplicity in a world that can be seemingly complex. How do we open and create space so feelings are not so overwhelming? How can the practice of ‘breath’ bring us to a place of clarity so we can be of service not only to ourselves but to others? […]
Generating Waves of Light with Swami Lalitananda
Description: Swami Lalitananda discusses the themes of waves and holding each other in the Light. As the wave of the dark season rolls in, how do we bring in the Light for ourselves, what brings us joy and calm? She also reflects upon how Swami Radhananda (Mary-Ann) is held at the Ashram with such care […]
Saraswati with Swami Satyananda and Friends
Swami Satyananda reveals the language of the heart as she discusses the power of Saraswati: the goddess of wisdom, speech, learning, the arts – the focus of our teachings here at the Ashram. She relates how she moved into her heart through dance and understands the delicate dance between logic and intuition which guides any […]
Polishing the Diamond Satsang with Swami Matananda
Swami Matananda re-introduces an archival video with Swami Radhananda, successor to Swami Radha and our president for 20 years. A key message is: Pressure creates a polished diamond. Swami Matananda explores how this time of added pressure during COVID can be a way of realizing your human potential. She relates a sweet story of being […]
The Light of Understanding with Swami Jyotihananda
Swami Jyotihananda lives up to her name in this Light-filled satsang! (Jyoti = light in sanskrit). Through her blend of personal stories and tributes to her guru Swami Radha, she reminds us of the power available to heal and evolve. At satsang’s end, listen for Swami Radhananda’s words from Living the Practice. She says, “walking […]
Trusting In the Light – Satsang with Swami Samayananda
“The power that created us can take care of us.” Swami Samayananda shares Swami Radha’s vivid description of how establishing the Ashram in the 1960s gave her many opportunities to develop trust. She points out that building trust is a very active process and encourages each of us – through a touching ritual – to […]
Working in Harmony – Satsang With Swami Sukhananda
Swami Sukhananda, along with karma yogis Charline and Hazel, offers reflections and inspiration about Karma Yoga in daily life. Referring to the ancient text the Bhagavad Gita, she speaks about ahimsa (non-injury), satya (truth) and asteya (non-stealing) and how flow and ease come from these principles. And sing along with the bhajan lyrics in our […]
Celebrating The Light In Community – Satsang With Swami Lalitananda
Swami Lalitananda leads a ‘live satsang’ recorded in the Temple of Light. In this satsang offering – full of inspiration and diversity – Swami Lalitananda introduces you to our radiant new brahmachari Durga, to karma yogis speaking about their spiritual roots, and two karma yogis moving forward with their next steps, full of gratitude. And […]
Listening to the Heart of the Music – Satsang With Shakti
Join Shakti as she offers a bhajan satsang that gives the lift of devotional music from the Ashram. You will be treated to original compositions as well as our own rendition of One Voice – a song written by Ruth Moody and well-known as performed by Canada’s Wailin’ Jennys. Relax and join in as the […]
We All Live Together – Satsang With Swami Matananda
Swami Matananda takes us behind the scenes to the making of the satsangs and what it means to be part of a community and seamless teamwork. We get a chance to hear what working on these satsangs has meant for people involved. She also recalls her reflection on the song “Yellow Submarine” by the Beatles […]