Swami Radhananda

In 1977, when Mary-Ann McDougall - mother, wife and teacher - first heard Swami Sivananda Radha speak at Yasodhara Ashram, she knew she had found what was missing in her life.

Her memoir, Carried by a Promise, is the unique story of a woman's spiritual journey that follows her deepening commitment to Swami Radha and the extraordinary events that lead to her transformation into Swami Radhananda.

She was appointed president and spiritual director of Yasodhara Ashram in Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada in 1993 by Swami Radha.

Swami Radhananda carries forward the spirit of Swami Radha's work with heart, creativity and practicality. Under her stewardship Yasodhara Ashram has thrived as a harmonious community built on the spirit of generosity and inclusion. The Ashram is also a leader in environmental sustainability.

For more information you can visit her blog at http://radhananda.org.