“The most beneficial thing we can bring into ourselves is the Light, and it will heal us at all levels.” In this satsang video, Swami Radhananda leads us through a guided meditation on relaxation and the Light. She stresses the power of choice that we have to use spiritual practices like this to create space in our daily lives and in challenging situations.
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Practicing the Light
satsang with swami radhananda
June 29, 2010 by Andrew Baerthel, Category: Audio & Video
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Revolution of the Seed
sarada's passage to navdanya part III
June 26, 2010 by saradagrace, Category: Reflection & Articles
The last few days have been a whirlwind of sights and colors. Settling into Navdanya has been like a dream: misty mornings followed by scorching afternoons, followed by star filled evenings, one after the other. The sounds of Hindi are becoming more familiar to my ears and I have learned the names of most of the community members here.
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Living Service
bridging the local and global community
June 24, 2010 by Andrew Baerthel, Category: Audio & Video
Integration. It’s been a consistent theme for both myself and our blog, Lightwaves. Almost 3 months after taking the Yoga Development Course and Hatha Teacher Certification I have begun to ask myself questions like, “how do I bring my practice into the world?” and “what does it mean to live spiritually?” In August, I will be leaving Yasodhara Ashram after close to two years of residence here. As the reality of moving to Ottawa and working with youth at risk comes closer to fruition, I am feeling inspired.
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Balancing Peace in Chaos
mediating between the wild and the cultivated
June 22, 2010 by Paris, Category: Reflection & Articles
This week at Lightwaves, we are investigating the meaning of local and global sustainability. We will post three reflections of two yoginis and a yogi who are integrating spiritual practice into their lives and work, and offering back their inner Light through selfless service.We begin this thematic week with Paris Marshall Smith, Yasodhara Ashram’s garden manager, as she explores her own re-acquaintance with the land she nurtured last year.
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Starting From the Beginning
satsang with swami radhananda
June 18, 2010 by Andrew Baerthel, Category: Audio & Video
“Everybody starts at the beginning.” In this satsang talk, Swami Radhananda reads from the manuscript of her upcoming book. The book is based on reflections from her diary, spanning the time she has spent at the Ashram, including her first arrival in the 1970’s and the years of learning with her guru, Swami Radha. The excerpt that she reads traces the beginnings of her spiritual life, of her first steps on Ashram grounds, being introduced to yogic practices and reflection. She revisits many of the questions that she had begun asking at the time: “What does it mean to be a woman? Who am I?”
