Yasodhara Ashram

In this episode Katie Taher and guest, Swami Sivananda, long-time Ashram teacher and Swami Radha's personal driver and student, discuss how personal familial and societal expectations We discuss how personal familial and societal expectations are challenged on the path of yoga and the value of surrender during difficult times.

Welcome to our new podcast series hosted by Swami Lalitananda, Meaningful Lives. Over the next months, she will be talking with people from diverse backgrounds who are driven by an inner calling and give back to life in various rich ways. In this episode, she is in conversation with Ksxan, also known as Stevey Seymour. She is a Sinixt poet and a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washin...

Katie Taher sits down with Devi and discusses her time with Swami Radha and the theme of commitment. Devi reflects on how Swami Radha challenged her and was able to break down her defences - knowing exactly what she needed. Even if it meant an emotionally difficult experience, Devi committed to learning and expanding through the practices. The commitment she made to herself during her time at the...

In the 70s, Tara, a long-time Ashram teacher, and several other women (names you will know) started a women's centre in Lethbridge, Alberta. She was introduced to the Ashram through members of this group and embarked upon her spiritual journey with Swami Radha. Tara reflects on the difference between being nice and being compassionate. She relates accounts of Swami Radha's fierce compassio...

Our second podcast is another wonderful conversation hosted by Katie Taher, this time with senior Ashram teacher Swami Satyananda. They discuss Swami Satyananda's beginnings at the Ashram and her interactions with Swami Radha who she remembers as a fierce yet compassionate teacher who guided her to contemplate her life deeply. The theme of harmony is reflected upon as Swami Satyananda reveals...

In our podcast launch and debut episode, Katie Taher interviews Swami Jyotihananda, a long time teacher and resident of Yasodhara Ashram. Listen as they discuss her relationship with her Guru, spiritual teacher Swami Sivananda Radha. Jyotihananda talks about creativity, how she first got involved with the Ashram and discusses how the teachings can help others reach their Highest Potential.