Roots & Beginnings – YYEN 30th Anniversary celebration weekend 13-15 March 2026

Join the Yasodhara Europe community in Canterbury, England as we celebrate 30 years of our charity the Radha House Association, and over 35 years of Yasodhara Yoga in Europe.

Swami Sukhananda and Swami Padmananda will be travelling from the ashram to offer classes and to lead our celebration of the teachings and of our community, past and present. We hope you can travel and join us. Some sessions will also be available online.

The Radha House Association has been serving Yasodhara Yoga teachers and students in Europe for over 30 years by funding teacher training and European karma yogis at the ashram, supporting teacher visits to Europe from Canada and gathering donations to support the continuation of the ashram.

We will also be honouring the contributions of Yasodhara Yoga teachers and board members over the years with special thanks to Swami Jyotihananda who was the first RHA president and ran the Canterbury Yoga Centre in the mid 90s.

Celebrate with classes on the theme of “Roots & Beginnings”, satsang, a dinner, and a tour of Canterbury – the historic cathedral city where Swami Radha’s outreach to Europe began in 1989!

Schedule

Friday 13th March

7pm Welcome & Satsang. Venue: Friends Meeting House in central Canterbury (also online).

Prepare to be uplifted, nourished, inspired.

Saturday 14th March

10am Walking Tour of Canterbury led by Swami Sukhananda. Meet at the city’s Westgate.

Explore this beautiful, spiritual and historic city, the first home of Yasodhara Yoga in Europe. There will be the opportunity to visit the cathedral individually (entry £18) after the tour.

Returning to the Canterbury Friends Meeting House for the afternoon:

2.30-4:30pm Hidden Language class (also online)

5:30-6:30pm Celebration of Yasodhara Yoga Europe (also online)

Followed by a vegetarian & vegan dinner offered by the Radha House Association

Sunday 15th March

Our venue for the day is Cora’s Canterbury Yoga studio in Harbledown, just outside the city centre.

10am-3:30pm A day of practice and reflection on our theme of Roots & Beginnings.

“A Journey of Growth” – explore your yogic connections, bringing them into the present in stillness beneath and the noise of everyday life. Unlock the power we often overlook: the power of choice and the powers of being truly present with ourselves, our choices and our opportunities.  

Through a blend of drawing, guided visualization, breath, relaxation and reflection, this workshop will guide you to a deeper connection with your inner knowing and to the world around you.

Lunch (vegetarian & vegan) will be provided.

Join us in Canterbury for this amazing community weekend for £100 early bird price or the reduced rate of £80 for those on a low income.
Canterbury resident Carol is your point of contact for registration, payment, and information on local accommodation & travel if needed – Carol
Our guide for those travelling to Canterbury can be found here.

In addition to the early bird pricing options, the Radha House Association is offering bursaries to enable those to come who otherwise could not afford to. If you need support towards participation in the weekend, please contact Devani by 14 November for an application form – Devani

Alternatively, join us online for satsang Friday and Hidden Language & the celebration on Saturday. Contact James

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