INTRO TO BHAKTI

an introductory community group for those new to bhakti

overview

Are you new to Bhakti, and want to know more? Start your spiritual journey with our introductory community group, exploring life’s deepest questions through the wisdom of Bhakti teachings. Join fellow seekers for enlightening sessions facilitated by committed bhakti-yoga practitioners, helping to lay the foundation for your Bhakti practice. Intro to Bhakti is based on the first part of The Journey Within by Radhanath Swami. In our sessions we’ll explore four foundational questions of Bhakti-yoga:

  • who am I?
  • who is God?
  • what is yoga?
  • what is bhakti?

Intro to Bhakti is designed to cover the most basic tenets of bhakti philosophy, and is a required stepping stone to Beginning Bhakti.

meeting structure

  • introduction and invocation – 10 minutes
  • presentation – 20-25 min
  • discussion – 25-30 minutes
  • check-out – 10 minutes

what you’ll need

  • The Journey Within by Radhanath Swami
  • journal and writing utensil (optional)

admission

There is no required fee, but voluntary contributions are welcome. At the Bhakti Center, we strive to keep the costs of our wisdom offerings as accessible as possible for everyone. At the same time, and if you can manage, reciprocity with the teacher is a valued principle in the Vedic tradition. We are here to support your journey. Please contact Vasudeva if you have any questions: [email protected]

groups

Dates: Wednesdays, June 24th – July 22nd
Time: 7 – 8:30pm
Facilitator: Sri Radha Harini & Param Nimai
Location: Online

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Dates: Mondays, July 6th – August 3rd
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Facilitator: Sundari Sakhi & Karan
Location: Online

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facilitators

Sri Radha Harini is originally from the UK and was raised in a Krishna Conscious household. A biochemist turned chemical engineer, she now works in UX Research and loves weaving her hobbies – cooking, reading, and the creative arts – into her spiritual life. Bhakti has deeply transformed her life, and she is passionate about sharing what she has learned with others.

Parama Nimai was introduced to Bhakti during his university years in Delhi, a journey that went on to inspire his entire family to embrace Krishna consciousness. A software engineer by profession with a keen interest in finance, he is passionate about making Bhakti accessible and relevant in everyday life, and enjoys sharing its teachings in a simple and meaningful way.

Sundari Sakhi grew up practicing the principles of Bhakti yoga and began her yoga journey at the BKS Iyengar Yogashraya, Mumbai. She is a C-IAYT (certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists), has a Master’s degree in Yoga from S-VYASA University, and yoga teacher training certifications from Jivamukti Yoga (300 hour), Sivananda Yoga (300 hour), and Govardhan School of Yoga (200 hour).

Karan has been practicing bhakti-yoga for over a decade, after first encountering it through the “Discover Yourself” course during college. While the tradition’s clear and thoughtful philosophy first drew him in, it was the kindness of the devotees and the joy of kirtan that anchored his heart. A software developer by profession, with a master’s degree in Computer Science from NYU, he is currently studying Bhakti Sastri. He offers Intro to Bhakti as an expression of gratitude, hoping to walk alongside others as they begin exploring the path of bhakti.