Inspiring stories of renewal, healing and transformation from Yasodhara Ashram guests.
Sacred Meeting Ground
Two local meditation groups reflect on what makes Yasodhara Ashram a sacred meeting ground for their Christian traditions. “Our little group enjoys coming to Yasodhara Ashram for a day’s retreat because it is such a welcoming, healing place. The deep … Read more » Read more »
Internship Program Flourishes
Internships at Yasodhara Ashram are spiritual and career/life development opportunities. This year the program expanded to include positions in accommodations, garden/orchard, grounds and kitchen/preserving kitchen. Molly Askey-Goldsbury of England liked balancing two internships – garden and kitchen – during her … Read more » Read more »
Baby Blessings
Our community shared in the joy of two babies this month when the swamis gathered to bless Edwin Elder Paquette and Lucien Bruyère French, both ten months old. Frederic Paquette and Valerie Heffernan from Nanaimo, commented: “As new parents, knowing … Read more » Read more »
Suzanne Bleaken – Artist
Suzanne Bleaken recently retired from teaching and came to Yasodhara Ashram for an Artist Retreat. She found the rich physical environment perfect for Chigiri-e, a Japanese form of collage that involves layers of paper. Read more »
Trust in the Knowing
Nina Mirachi celebrated her 27th birthday in May and recognized something was missing in her life. She decided to return to Yasodhara’s Young Adult Program (YAP). Her supervisor suggested she take two weeks; Nina insisted on one month. “I wanted … Read more » Read more »
Benedict Pfeiffer – Writer
Benedict Pfeiffer is an astrophysicist from Vancouver. Her life of teaching, parenting, caring for aging parents and writing a book left her exhausted. She looked to the Ashram’s Artist & Professional Renewal retreat to help her re-centre. Read more »
Three Generations Connect
Three generations of the Huston family attended Family Week, July 9-13, and stayed in the newly renovated cottage, Parvati. Longtime Yasodhara Yoga teacher Barbara Huston of Lethbridge gave Family Week as a gift to her daughter Megan Huston of Victoria … Read more » Read more »
A ‘Perfect Fit’
A bride-to-be and friends found Yasodhara Ashram a “perfect fit” for relaxing time together before the wedding day. “Although unconventional, it was perfect,” said bride Lauren Maluta of the surprise one-day and overnight stay. Annie Shrieves, maid of honour: “We’re … Read more » Read more »
It’s Not Just a Workshop, It’s My Life Clint Evangelista
A business professional from Calgary, Clint recently participated in the Power Pack, which includes Life Seals and Straight Walk, two of Swami Radha’s most powerful self-development workshops. Clint shares his experience. I feel held by the wisdom of the teachers … Read more » Read more »
The Renewable Energy Hub: Resiliency Readiness
The Renewable Energy Hub recently purchased a Generac Propane Generator - one of several that the Ashram needs to be ready in the event of power outages. Read more »