Carried by a Promise: A Life Transformed Through Yoga - Softcover

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 is the unique story of a woman's spiritual journey that follows her deepening commitment to Swami Radha. It describes the extraordinary events that lead to her transformation into Swami Radhananda and offers a very human example of how a heartfelt promise to the Divine can carry us on the spiritual path. Above all, it gives an intimate look into the love between a guru and a disciple--a sacred connection that has the power to transform.

Swami Radhananda is the spiritual director of Yasodhara Ashram in Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada. Appointed president of the Ashram in 1993 by her guru, Swami Radha, she 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 and has become a leader in environmental sustainability. Carried by a Promise is her first book.