Yasodhara Ashram Blog & Podcast
Ask A Swami: How Can We Navigate a Crisis and Support Loved Ones?
In this episode of Ask A Swami, Katie sits down with Swami Satyananda to explore how we can navigate health incidents, crises and support our loved ones. They speak from lived experience, reflecting on the importance of acceptance and presence
Transforming Every Minute: Lessons from the Earth
As the days stretch longer and the weather warms, I find myself drawn outdoors again, observing the transformations that come with each season. At the Ashram, I am drawn to the blackberry field where I spent a couple of hours
Ask a Swami: Rejection, Doubt, Disappointment and Moving Forward Confidently
In this podcast episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Padmananda, Ashram teacher and resident, responds to questions asked by our listeners: Swami Padmananda reflects on the power of choice in how we respond to life’s challenges and the life-long journey of
Preparing for Sacred Joy: Reflections on Purpose, Presence and Giving
In preparation for writing this blog, I thought a lot about what ‘preparation’ really means. I read from the Cambridge dictionary that ‘preparation’ is all about practicing and setting yourself up for success. This led me to the usual questions:
Ask a Swami – What does Happiness Mean from Spiritual Perspective? How can we carry hope in difficult times?
In this podcast episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Samayananda, long term teacher and disciple of Swami Radha, explores the themes of happiness and hope, responding to questions asked by listeners: Drawing from her own experience, Swami Samayananda reflects on the importance
Sustained by Connection: Through Darkness, Into Light
As I store away my winter coat and boots, I am reminded of this time last year and all that has happened since. In the last three seasons I have been faced with rejection, health challenges and grief. Like many,