Inspiring stories of renewal, healing and transformation from Yasodhara Ashram guests.
Paula Kravitz – Painter
Paula Kravitz creates successful art in California and holds a demanding job, but she knew she needed to find a place that would help her open up her art. Here’s how she found the Ashram. Read more »
There Are No Accidents On The Spiritual Path – Bryn Bamber
In the past year, Bryn has developed a rich relationship with Yasodhara Ashram. Starting from the Young Adult Program she moved into the Three-Month Immersion, then into the 2013 YDC, the Hatha Teacher Certification and a Food Flow Internship. Read more »
Friends for 50 years at the Ashram’s 50th
Katherine Sage from Kitchener, Ontario has made five trips to the Ashram. This year two lifelong friends joined her, Evelyn Connell and Janice Works. This trio of friends participated in the 50th Anniversary Signature Course, “Who Am I?”. Katherine shares … Read more » Read more »
Yvonne Rezek – Visual Artist
Recently, Yvonne Rezek of Edmonton, Alberta, spent two weeks at the Ashram in retreat in order to focus on her work as an artist. Read more »
Lavender Garden Manifests
The gardens at the Ashram have a reputation! Summer guests and day visitors often express their appreciation for the beauty and serenity of our grounds. Scattered throughout the property, these tended gardens offer spaces for reflection and deep connection to … Read more » Read more »
New Hatha Teachers
Andrej Galic is the Ashram’s resident IT specialist and now one of our newest Hatha Yoga teachers. Andrej participated in the Yoga Development Course this winter and continued on with thirteen other students to complete the Hatha Certification course. Read more »
Teachings for a New Generation
Arlene Elliott and her six-year old son, Gabe, recently spent time at the Ashram. Arlene’s life from childhood had been dedicated to the performing arts. In her mid-twenties she found herself at the Ashram with a newly shaved head, and a disturbing feeling of... Read more »
Creativity After the YDC, Karen Pheasant
It has been nine years since my departure from the Yoga Development Course. Writing every day in the YDC instilled confidence in me as a First Nations, particularly as a first generation English speaker whose parents are residential school survivors. Read more »
Elaine Pace – Writer
“Go deeper with your writing,” I was told by my literary advisor. “Plunge the depths like never before.” So I headed to the Ashram in late September for an extended stay of two months. Read more »
Young Adult Program (YAP) An Experience of Abundance and Meaning
At the Ashram we recognize that young people have a unique set of challenges and opportunities, energy and interests. Our intent is to provide a supportive environment and tools to help you explore your direction. Read more »