Inspiring stories of renewal, healing and transformation from Yasodhara Ashram guests.

Karma Yoga – Just do it!
Molly Askey-Goldsbury has a message for anyone considering the Ashram as an intern or karma yogi: “Just do it.” Molly spent seven months as a kitchen-garden intern last year and has returned to lead the garden through the 2015 season. Read more »

Ten Life-Changing Days
Three women in the 2015 Yoga Development Course recently reflected on their experience of the 10 Days of Yoga as fertile ground for future growth. Read more »

Sabina Walser – Writer
Montreal author, Sabina Walser, describes her recent Artist Retreat experience where she focused on her novel. Read more »
Reunion in Yoga
Elizabeth Taylor and Claire Gilmore did the YDC together in 2008 and their paths keep crossing . Recently they met again at Yasodhara Ashram through the Teacher Service Program. Read more »

Holly Blazina – Musician
Flamenco guitarist Holly Blazina came to the Ashram at Christmas with the intention of integrating her musical practice with her spiritual practice. Besides working on her music, she participated in a Renewing in the Light retreat and daily Karma Yoga. Read more »

Growing into Family Life
Magdalena Angel and Andrew Fafard grew as individuals, as a couple, and as parents-to-be during their November participation in Yasodhara Ashram’s Young Adult Program (YAP). They are grateful for the good foundation they laid for their next steps. Read more »

A Healing Headstand
Michael Wou, Ashram friend and brand designer, recently attended the Yoga of Healing Retreat. In Montreal, Michael was under the stress of caring for his wife, who had been very ill, looking after his kids, his business and communicating to extended family and friends.... Read more »
One Woman’s Journey to the YDC
Char Mustard of Peterborough, Ontario returned to Yasodhara Ashram this summer to start a one-year residency that includes Karma Yoga and participation for a second time in the Yoga Development Course (YDC). After my first YDC and teacher training, a … Read more » Read more »

Donna Lee Elke – Artist
Donna Lee Elke of Bellingham, Washington describes how being in spiritual community supported her recent Artist Retreat. Read more »
One Woman’s Journey to the YDC
Char Mustard of Peterborough, Ontario returned to Yasodhara Ashram this summer to start a one-year residency that includes Karma Yoga and participation for a second time in the Yoga Development Course (YDC). After my first YDC and teacher training, a … Read more » Read more »