Inspiring stories of renewal, healing and transformation from Yasodhara Ashram guests.
Relax, Renew & Reflect Retreat
Three women from across Canada recently shared their experiences in the Relax, Reflect & Renew workshop. “It was a very peaceful, calm environment,” Alice L. of Montreal said of the retreat. “It allowed me to speak freely and learn to … Read more » Read more »
Autumn Richardson – Poet
Poet, editor and publisher Autumn Richardson recently came to the Ashram from Britain for a month-long Artist Retreat. She and her husband Richard Skelton created Corbel Stone Press, which is based on their passion for nature, conservation and poetry. Read more »
Decelerator: Innovative Retreat an Awesome Success
Our inaugural Decelerator Retreat in June was an awesome success. Dr. Don de Guerre, Concordia University professor in Montreal, joined Alicia Pace MA and Dan Seguin MA to lead the five-day retreat that encouraged professionals to slow down, rebalance and align inner intentions with... Read more »
Musical Renewal Through YDC – Kathleen Wood
Kathleen Wood, a musician and teacher based in Ontario, first came to Yasodhara Ashram in November 2015 for a month of Karma Yoga and quickly decided to return for the 2016 Yoga Development Course. Post-YDC, she is now finding ways to continue integrating the... Read more »
Michaela Bekenn – Multidisciplinary Artist
Multidisciplinary artist Michaela Bekenn experienced a transformative journey in music and song during her Ashram Artist Retreat in April. Read more »
Giving Back to Help Others
Gordon Matchett recently donated to the Ashram, choosing to join the monthly donation program. He reflects on making this new commitment to support the Ashram’s work. Read more »
Elizabeth Burr – Artist
How does the Ashram environment create an inviting space to explore both creative and spiritual potential? Recent artist retreat guest, Elizabeth Burr from Vancouver Island, describes her experience. My three-week artist retreat has been an incredible, focused time – with … Read more » Read more »
Yoga Development Course 2016 Begins
A wonderful blend of twenty-one participants came together on January 8 to begin their three-month journey of self-inquiry through the Yoga Development Course (YDC). Our community of teachers and karma yogis welcomed them with words of encouragement and support. We listened to their inspiring... Read more »
Constructing a New Life After the YDC
Greg Shkuratoff returned to the Ashram in early January to mark the one-year anniversary of his entry into the 2015 Yoga Development Course (YDC). He reflects on the changes it is making in his life. Read more »
Interns: Nurturing Tomatoes Leads to YDC
Kyle Atkinson and Tamara Jackson both recently completed eight-month internships and describe their process of living and learning at the Ashram. Read more »