A rich blend of insights and discussions from Yasodhara Ashram teachers and more. Yasodhara Ashram is a yoga retreat and study centre founded by Swami Sivananda Radha in 1963, in Kootenay Bay, British Columbia, Canada.With a lineage of leadership guided by women, our spiritual tradition emphasizes the nurturing and devotional qualities of the Divine Feminine. We are also home to the Temple of Light, which recognizes the Light in all traditions and the divine spark in each person. It symbolizes peace, hope and unity – and is open to all.
The Power of Purpose - Ask a Swami, Swami Sukhananda
In this episode of Ask a Swami, Swami Sukhananda reflects on the importance of understanding one's purpose in daily life. Drawing on the teachings of dharma and her experience in the Yoga Development Course, she explores how understanding and collaborating with your purpose through daily action can bring greater quality and ease into life. Got questions that need answers? Submit them to this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUlJ0bWdaekY3SV9ZcHRlenNWZlVfYnxBR3JiS2FrTkRlTG9NQjJfclYtSTlLYW9TUlZRUC1oNHd6QUtqdWJWbC1PRXdIZGlrd2FUTjdIREgyNFlDLXVwS01HNG9NSWVjaE54TGZ5OGp2SDN4RFNEVHdxcHN4NC00cldX&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeOBkjZqRTiaUqtE1E6gUgSTQ53FgMKPG2-SUN2mdfBFLbz8A%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D112584620000384405937&v=d4m7bnSZO-4)The responses shared will be grounded in the personal experiences of our teachers, offered in the Yasodhara way – personal, symbolic and deeply meaningful. Please note that not all submitted questions will be responded to in the series.
19 Jun 2026
A Spiritual Perspective on Grief and Loss - Ask a Swami, Swami Padmananda
In this episode of Ask a Swami, Swami Padmananda reflects on the lessons of grief and how spiritual practice can help us meet sorrow with compassion, presence and courage.
Whether you're navigating a recent loss or carrying grief from years past, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into living with grief while remaining open to love, connection and meaning.
Got questions that need answers? Submit them to this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDMwcFpiVmpsZ3JoNTZiU0YwNDdYRmh1WWE3UXxBQ3Jtc0trYTltR19OcnBmc2wxTVV6Ukp5dEZId0x2MzE4dkpBczlaRUdaMS1Wbk1pc00tY1poUDQxZTRzdXIyX290NWZfR0NtVVdVX1B2cGZ2aW10WFJ5aW9tXzNJU2JVXzhSUndjZ0lwTkhBN1VlamZFY3pxRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeOBkjZqRTiaUqtE1E6gUgSTQ53FgMKPG2-SUN2mdfBFLbz8A%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D112584620000384405937&v=SmrCm_8woic)
The responses shared will be grounded in the personal experiences of our teachers, offered in the Yasodhara way – personal, symbolic and deeply meaningful. Please note that not all submitted questions will be responded to in the series.
14 May 2026
What Holds a Spiritual Community Together? With Swami Jyotihananda
What does it mean to live at an ashram? In this episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Jyotihananda reflects on life in spiritual community and shares her hopes for the future of Yasodhara Ashram.
Drawing on her experience with Swami Radha and the many stages of Ashram life over the years, Swami Jyotihananda offers insights into commitment, connection across generations and the deeper value of living in community.
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