My beloved dog Bailey passed four days ago. She was at home surrounded by those, both two legged and four legged, who loved her deeply. At the exact... exact... instant of her last breath, Snatam Kaur began chanting Ra Ma Da Sa. I had the Spa channel olaying softly on satellite radio. It filled the room with serenity. Bailey passed, as my son said, with a smile on her face. That after much recent suffering and rapid decline. My grief is tempered by gratitude. For the strength of my faith and spirituality. Ra Ma Da Sa was a true sign from our Divine Saviour.

- Cindy Kearns-O'Hara

The 2015 yoga retreat "connecting with animals" resonated with me. I was inspired by my yogi sisters and I will carry the memories of that weekend forever in my heart. I truly feel transformed, happy and at peace. Thank you Ram Das for giving me this very special gift. Joanne

- joanne

Re the 2013 Women's Yoga Retreat: Hi Ram Das, Thank you so much for your guidance and encouragement to continue. I now am in the habit of meditating for 11 minutes every morning and hope to add on 20 minutes of yoga warmups. Already I feel better... You continue to be an inspiration to all of us and you also have chosen well your assistants that we love dearly also. Love, D.

- D. J.

At the Adi Shakti center, I have found the peace that I had been searching for a long time. The teachers are extremely devoted to their teachings, and genuinely care about us. I have grown day by day, and feel extremely blessed and lucky to enjoy the knowledge of such wonderful teachers. The women retreats have been amazing and each time I attend, I feel I'm resonating at a higher energy, which is a remarkable experience. The location, the food, the devotion, the care to all the details are some of the things what I love most about it. Thanks to RamDas ji for taking care of us. God bless....

- S.B.

I have been here before and enjoyed the peacefulness it brought to me (...am I listening to myself here), however, I do have a gym membership that has yoga but there is external noise heard and the energies are not quite the same as what I have experienced w Lise (at the Adi Shakti studio), it is magical.

- Carolyn

Power of 7 Workshop of March 2011. Sat Nam Lise Ram Das, Thanks for holding a wonderful informative workshop. The best thing I enjoyed about the workshop was that it was done very creatively with the tasting of fruits and smelling of oils, and how you combined it with the knowledge of yoga exercises and meditation. The handouts were helpful too, for future reference. I would not suggest changing anything.

- S.B.

Power of 7 Workshop in March 2011: Excellent atelier: beaucoup de créativité aliant les exercices de yoga et méditations aux couleurs, fruits et huiles; bel équilibre entre expérience des sens et littérature/références pour approfondir les apprentissages. Merci beaucoup de ta générosité et de ton partage.

- P.P.

I want to thank you for sharing the Mantra for Lost Items at the Womens Camp! I used it to locate a book that I could not remember where I kept and found it moments later. A dear friend got her personal items stolen from her gym locker last week and was in distress as she reported the theft. She had to change locks, cards, etc. I offered to share the mantra for lost items. She accepted. Today she sent an email saying that all her stolen items were located in another gym locker. The cash was gone and ipod accessories but everything else was found intact. She was amazed at the power of the mantra. I also gave her the Mantra for Protection which she said she felt lighter saying it. Wahe Guru for this amazing Science (of Kundalini Yoga as originally taught by Yogi Bhajan).

- Patricia Kaur Koine
Toronto

I started taking kundalini yoga about 4 years ago, and it has created such a positive impact on my journey in life. The regular meditation created powerful life force energy....I slowly got rid of my fears, became calmer and more aware of my inner being. The exercises and meditation helped me discover my true purpose in life... thank-you so much...God bless Sonia

- Sonia

GONG & MEDITATION RELAXATION EVENING (monthly) Dimanche dernier (18 avril 2010), j'ai assisté à la soirée de gong offerte au Centre Adi Shakti Yoga. J'avais subi une chirurgie pour une hernie 10 jours plus tôt et puisque je ne peux pas faire de yoga pour un autre 5 semaines, j'ai pensé qu'une soirée de gong serait relaxant. Dès le début de la session, j'étais surprise de constater que les vibrations étaient entièrement concentrées sur la blessure. Ceci a tenu presque toute l'heure de la session et s'est estompé juste un peu vers la fin. Autant j'ai été impressionnée de la réaction du Gong sur ma blessure, autant j'ai été surprise le lendemain de ne plus ressentir aucun mal. C'est comme si la blessure était complètement guérie. J'ai été capable de reprendre mes activités sans prendre aucun médicament contre le mal. Pour moi, c'est un autre bienfait puissant du gong sur notre corps.

- Evelyne Beaudry, Ottawa Ontario

Every teacher had an important thing to share: laughter, wisdom, celebration of wisdom."

- Bonney Elliott, nurse practicioner/counsellor, Ottawa

Absolutely loved it! I'll be back next year!

- LM Andrews, yoga teacher in training, Ottawa

I enjoyed listening to what was in others' hearts.

- Dhanwant Blodgett, yoga teacher, Ottawa

J'en ressors très enrichie! Je te remercie profondément pour cette si belle fin de semaine super bien organisée et planifiée. Merci pour cette expérience magique!

- Suzanne Côté, retired school principal, Ottawa

Loved it! Great food and great location! (Loved) the bonding of all the women."
Totally 100% satisfied!

- Jessica Wolke, youth counsellor, social worker, USA

Very satisfied! This retreat exceeded my expectations. Thank you!

- N. Sharma, recruiter, Toronto

Sat nam - The power of a Mantra was shown to me at the Dentist's office. Getting a root canal done, I decided I had nothing to lose so I thought to chant in my head the Mantra for protection: Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh, Sat Guray Nameh, Siree Guru Dayvay Nameh. Three hours later at the end of my root canal, my dentist said that there was no bleeding! Myself I went to work and experienced no pain as the freezing left. Mantras - I believe in the power of them.

- Sat nam, Joseph Ronco, Massage Therapist, Kirtan musician with Bhakti Connection

It has changed my life drastically. My mind is much more focused, calm and stress-free. I have lost 75 pounds since starting. Losing weight is not a physical issue. It starts with concentrated, mental and psychological concentration. One needs to open up to reality, concentrate everyday on the positive, share with others and most importantly, love and accept oneself before giving time to others. Kundalini Yoga has given me a new lease of life. I feel so much more gracious, so much more inner beauty.

- Dianne Lacelle, Cornwall, 1 year of KY practice

More centred, peace of mind, stronger physically.

- Sakie Kodama, Cornwall, 2 years of KY practice

I feel much more relaxed. I do Kundalini Yoga whenever I feel stressed out or overworked. It has helped me become more focused and more flexible.

- Claudette Denis, Cornwall, 1 year of KY practice

It has very much changed my life. I feel healthy, mentally and physically. It has made me more aware of myself and others.

- Ghislaine, Cornwall, 2.5 years of KY practice

Stress relief, new outlook on life in a positive way, more confidence in myself, more flexible in my joints. All in all, a better state of mind, body and soul.

- Connie Boileau, Cornwall, 2.5 years of KY practice

I have discovered myself... I was able to find balance of mind, body and spirit. I have connected with myself spiritually. It has changed my relationship with life. Thank you for a wonderful and moving experience.

- Jennifer Desnoyers, Cornwall, 2 months of KY practice

Kundalini has given me the time to focus on myself for 90 min. a week. My stress levels are more controlled, my breathing has improved. I now do Kundalini every day.

- Michelle Contant, Cornwall, 80+ classes of KY practice

Yes, it has changed my life. I feel more balanced, more intuitive. I feel more at peace with myself. It has changed me and I feel like I am a better person. Things don't affect me the same way.

- Diane Caron, Cornwall, 2 years of KY practice