Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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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.

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What Holds a Spiritual Community Together? With Swami Jyotihananda

May 14, 2026 23m

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…

Ask A Swami - Devotion and Being a Disciple

Apr 08, 2026 17m

In this episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Lalitananda reflects on what it means to walk the path as a disciple and the role that devotion plays in spiritual life.Drawing from her experience as Swami…

Love and Attachment

Mar 23, 2026 14m

In this episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Matananda, Ashram teacher and resident, reflects on the deeper spiritual dimensions of Love and Attachment. Drawing on her lived experiences, she speaks about…

Yoga Is Now: Reconciling Spiritual Longing and Everyday Life

Feb 19, 2026 18m

In this new episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Samayananda discusses life inside and outside of the Ashram, and how Karma Yoga can be woven into everyday living.Reflecting on her own experience of working…

Advice to Younger Self - Ask a Swami

Oct 27, 2025 21m

In this podcast episode of Ask A Swami, Swami RadhaTarananda, a disciple of Swami Radha, reflects on the advice she would give to her younger self at the beginning of her spiritual journey. She…

How to be in a relationship while nurturing spiritual life and practice.

Sep 15, 2025 24m

n this episode of Ask A Swami, Katie sits down with Swami Matananda to explore how to be in a relationship while nurturing spiritual life and practice. Drawing on her lived experience, Swami…

How can we move through moments of crisis?

Jul 07, 2025 35m

In this episode of Ask A Swami, Katie sits down with Swami Satyananda to explore how we can move through moments of crisis - both our own and those of our loved ones. They speak from lived…

Confidently Facing Rejection, Doubt and Disappointment

Jun 12, 2025 22m

In this podcast episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Padmananda, Ashram teacher and resident, responds to questions asked by our listeners: How can a spiritual perspective help us face rejection, self-doubt…

Ask A Swami - What does Happiness Mean from a Spiritual Perspective? How Can we Carry Hope in Difficult Times?

May 11, 2025 20m

In this podcast episode of Ask A Swami, Swami Samayananda, long term teacher and disciple of Swami Radha, explores the themes of happiness and hope, responding to questions asked by listeners: What…

S2E1 Ask A Swami with Swami Lalitananda

Apr 10, 2025 29m

In this debut episode of our new series Ask A Swami, Swami Lalitananda, spiritual director and president of Yasodhara Ashram, explores questions asked from our Yasodhara community and beyond: What is…

My Time With Radha: Bridging Worlds with Alicia Pace

Nov 04, 2024 46m

In this podcast, Katie Taher interviews Alicia Pace, a long-time teacher with the Ashram. They dive into Alicia's experiences growing up in the Ashram, living there with her parents, and what it…

My Time With Radha - Clea McDougall

Sep 09, 2024 47m

In this episode of My Time with Radha, Katie Taher dives into a conversation with Clea McDougall, daughter of Swami Radhananda, former editor of Ascent Magazine and now a freelance editor. Growing up…

The Gift & Grace of Giving

Aug 05, 2024 17m

In this satsang talk, Swami RadhaTarananda discusses learning the essence of selfless service. Swami Radha emphasized the importance of giving back to life, a challenging yet rewarding process when…

S1 Satsang Talks - Selfless Service will Make You Divine

Jul 17, 2024 9m

Selfless service (karma yoga) is a practice deeply rooted in compassion, humility, and a genuine desire to help others. Engaging in selfless service not only benefits those receiving assistance but…

S1E13 Satsang Talks - The Wisdom Of Simplicity

Jul 05, 2024 10m

We are excited to introduce a new 'minicast' series featuring satsang talks recorded live in the Temple of Light during our evening satsangs. These talks explore various aspects of everyday life,…

S1E12 Draupadi on the Power of Curiosity

May 03, 2024 31m

In this episode of My Time with Radha, Katie Taher engages in a conversation with Draupadi, a devoted follower of Swami Radha. They explore the power of curiosity and the strength found in embracing…

S2E11 My Time With Radha - Prakasha on Light, Yoga & Science

Mar 27, 2024 39m

In this episode of My Time with Radha, Katie Taher speaks with Praksha, a longtime devotee of Swami Radha and a physicist. He intersects science and spirituality as they explore the theme of…

S2E1 Meaningful Lives with Natasa Sljuka

Mar 01, 2024 31m

In this episode Swami Lalitananda interviews Natasa Sljuka, an employment counsellor with Immigrant Services Society in Nelson, BC. Natasa lived through the Bosnian war and immigrated to Canada in…

S2E10 Swami Matananda & Swami Premananda on Relationships

Jan 29, 2024 54m

In this episode of My Time with Radha, Katie Taher speaks with Swami Matananda and Swami Premananda. They discuss the theme of love and the importance of care, consideration and independence in…

S2E1 My Time With Radha - Swami RadhaTarananda

Jan 05, 2024 1h 6m

In our first podcast of 2024, Katie Taher sits down with Swami RadhaTarananda, long-time Ashram teacher and resident. They discuss the power of movement and dance as well as Swami RadhaTarananda's…

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Yasodhara Ashram has published 30 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality.

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