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Coming Back
Rachel Johnston participated in the early days of the Youth Program (now the Young Adult Program), and recently returned to the Ashram with her two children. I first came to the Ashram in the early...
View ArticleTime-Zone Awareness – Coming to the Ashram
Travelers coming from within BC who are on Pacific Standard Time, including the Nelson area, please note that the Ashram is on Mountain Standard Time from November 5, 2017 – March , 10 2018. Mountain...
View ArticleJoin Us for Free Community Tea on Nov 30th
We invite you to come as our guest for a Community Tea. This is the day that the Ashram traditionally honours the life of its founder, Swami Radha. Join us for tea and cookies, a visit with friends,...
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2016 Annual Report
The 2016 Annual Report is now available. Special thanks to Michael Wou for his in-kind donation of design services. And deep thanks to all members and friends of our Society for your dedication and...
View ArticleTemple featured on Kootenay Business TV
Kootenay Business TV created a four-minute video about the completion of the Temple of Light in their series of news “celebrating innovation and excellence in the greater Kootenay region.”
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Position Available: Assistant Cook
This is a full-time, 3-month position offered by Yasodhara Ashram, a well-established retreat centre, with guests coming from around the world. This position would be staffed by an experienced and...
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Warming the Temple – Newsletter Issue 6, 2017
Warming the Temple Issue 6, 2017 A year ago the Temple was an active construction site, its form an open framework of eight arches. This month we received...
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Warming the Temple
A year ago the Temple was an active construction site, its form an open framework of eight arches. This month we received the final building inspection notice marked “Completed.” Alone in the Temple...
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Temple of Light featured in Architectural Record
The Temple of Light was recently featured in Architectural Record in an article about acoustics: If acoustic tranquility is welcome even in the new, more dynamic breed of library, it is a necessity in...
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Giving with the Fire of Enthusiasm
A love of learning and a desire to give to local community create a winning combination for three Ashram residents. Chuck McNab, Dan Seguin and Molly Askey-Goldsbury volunteer for the Riondel Volunteer...
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Finding Synchronicity in the Feminine
Our One-Month Karma Yoga Program created a synchronistic bond for two young women who arrived with interests in the Divine Feminine and the Sivananda tradition. “People told us there’s a feminine...
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Karma Yoga Centre joins Village Green
The Ashram’s historic Main House is transforming into our first-ever Karma Yoga Centre. The centre provides space for offices, work planning and reflection, plus a social area for phone calls, art and...
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Nature’s Gift
Temple construction provided an unexpected gift from nature in the form of a deep well of water in the centre of the Ashram. Swami Sivananda talks about the timeliness of this discovery. Last year an...
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Join us in 2018!
Our 2018 Program Calendar offers many ways for you to visit or stay at the Ashram. Check out our Program Finder to help you find what’s best for your timing and needs. Come and be nourished by the...
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Yasodhara Ashram Featured on Retreat Guru’s Blog
We appreciate the connection we are developing with Retreat Guru, whose offices are located just across the lake in Nelson. Check out their feature interview with Swami Lalitananda and great photos...
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Kitchen Learning Residency
Yasodhara Ashram Kitchen Learning Residency is intended for individuals who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of food preparation and the practice of Karma Yoga. Karma Yoga is the...
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Preserving Kitchen Learning Residency
The Yasodhara Ashram Preserving Kitchen Learning Residency is intended for individuals who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of seasonal food preservation and the practice of Karma Yoga....
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Hospitality Learning Residency
The Yasodhara Ashram Hospitality Learning Residency is intended for individuals who want to learn how to oversee housekeeping and management in a large community; how to manage ordering and supplies;...
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