about ascent
our story
ascent is an independent, not-for-profit magazine of yoga and engaged spirituality. Published quarterly, ascent translates the philosophy of yoga into practical realities by exploring the intersection of spirituality with social and political issues, art, culture and contemporary thought. ascent has won several awards for its editorial and design, including the 2005 Utne Independent Press Award for excellence in Spiritual Coverage.

Inspired by the work of Swami Radha, ascent began in 1969 as a newsletter and then a small journal based out of Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia, Canada. It was launched as an international magazine in spring 1999 and has been growing ever since.

Now based in Montreal, ascent is part of a dynamic community of yoga, art and conscious living. The ascent team is dedicated to representing the ideals of yoga in our business practices as much as what's written in the articles we publish. ascent supports young people in the development of their professional and creative potential; publishes only minimal advertising; and prints on chlorine-free, 50% recycled paper. As a charitable organization, ascent relies on subscriptions and donations to survive and thrive.

Yasodhara Ashram is a yoga study and retreat centre and the birthplace of ascent. Founded by Swami Sivananda Radha in 1963, it is one of the longest running yoga centres in North America, located in Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada. For information on retreats and teacher training programs, as well as classes offered elsewhere in Canada, the US and Europe, visit www.yasodhara.org. To receive regular information from Yasodhara Ashram, sign up for the Lightwaves Newsletter.

Timeless Books publishes books, CDs and videos on yoga, meditation, and dreams, including the entire works of Swami Radha. www.timeless.org

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As an independently published, not-for-profit magazine, ascent relies on our com-munity to thrive and grow. When you buy ascent off the newsstand, what you pay is divided between 4 or 5 different parties, and unsold magazines are recycled. Subscribing to ascent ensures that all of your support comes directly to the magazine – this allows us to reduce waste and offer you the best possible savings.

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ascent is a registered charitable organization, which means that inspiration, not profit, is our goal. By publishing inspiring articles and artwork not generally found in the main-stream media, ascent provides our community of readers with a product that is both independent and unique.

However, the reality is that ascent relies on support from our community to fulfill this goal. Many readers choose to support ascent with financial contributions - please consider making a tax deductible donation to ascent’s Publishing Fund. Your support strengthens ascent’s commitment to independent press, editorial excellence and the development of young people’s potential. If you’d like more info, contact us at
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ascent regularly commissions freelance writers, artists and photographers. We’re happy to receive your article ideas and artist samples. Please read the guidelines before submitting.
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