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| Mother Gopi Gita | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 113 | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:59:04 | |
Mother Gopi Gita is a widely sought-after executive coach to parents in leadership and has worked with hundreds of parents and educators and more than a thousand children for over 25 years. Her clients find 100% success in only a few weeks. As the former vice-principal of a private school and an education minister for an international society, she knows exactly how to activate leadership qualities in children and teens. Her adult sons lead teams across the US, and her students are established in leadership in their areas of success. Using age-old principles from the East, she can empower you to leadership, in any setting, and with any willing adult, teen or child. Title of Session: Leadership Parenting Connect with Mother Gopi Gita: FREE BOOK FOR PARENTS: https://book.leadershipparenting.com/leadership-parenting #MotherGopiGita #BhaktiYogaConference #HarvardDivinitySchool This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Mohanvilas Das| Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 112 | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:04:33 | |
Mohanvilas Das is a monk, sustainability leader, and teacher of Vedic philosophy at Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance. Before embracing monastic life, he worked in investment banking at a global bank, with assignments in London and Hong Kong. In 2009, he joined the monastery at ISKCON Chowpatty, Mumbai, and in 2010 became part of the core development team at GEV, contributing to construction, finance, guest relations, and management. Currently, he leads GEV’s Sustainability vertical, representing the ecovillage at United Nations forums and COP climate conferences. He also oversees international study abroad programs and experiential learning courses. As a teacher of Vedic philosophy, Mohanvilas Das shares deep insights with spiritual practitioners, corporate leaders, and students. He regularly presents the Vedic perspective on key global issues at interfaith and sustainability forums, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary challenges in environmental and social leadership. Title of Session: 'An Idealist surrounded by Strategists' - Resolving a moral dilemma: from Dostoevsky to Krishna Connect with Mohanvilas Das: EMAIL: mohanvilasdas@ecovillage.org.in #MohanvilasDas #BhaktiYogaConference #HarvardDivinitySchool This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Venkata Bhatta Das (Dr. Vineet Chander) | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 103 | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:05:14 | |
Venkata Bhatta Das (Dr. Vineet Chander) was born and raised in New York City and discovered the path of Krishna Bhakti in his youth, initially through the devotional community called New Vrindaban. An initiated student of His Holiness Radhanath Swami for more than two decades, he is now a sought-after speaker and teacher in his own right. He is particularly known for his ability to infuse ancient wisdom with relevant examples and avenues for application. He has offered classes and seminars in several temples, ashrams, yoga studios, and online platforms. In his professional life, Venkata is an Assistant Dean of Religious Life at Princeton University and serves as the institution’s Hindu Chaplain. His writing has appeared in several publications, and he is co-author of two academic volumes on Hinduism and spiritual care. He earned his JD (law degree) from the George Washington University Law School, his MA in religion from Rutgers University (where his advisor was Professor Edwin Bryant), and his doctorate from New York University. Venkata and his wife, Krsangi Devi Dasi, were among the handful of pioneering community members who, in the early 2000s, came together to found the Bhakti Center in NYC. They have served the project in various roles, including as pujaris (temple priests), educators, mentors, and community group leaders. Venkata served as a board member of the Bhakti Center for five years. Title of Session: Fear & Trembling: Unraveling the Mystery of Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 11 Connect with Venkata Bhatta Das: INSTAGRAM @venkatabhattadasa This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Yoga Is Boring. Not. | Episode 13 | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:58:17 | |
In this episode, we discuss if and when yoga is boring. We also expand on a question from the community on the significance of the sound OM. In the Hot Seat today we have Happy Jack with some amazing insights. Get the link to join the podcast as we record it LIVE on Zoom Tuesdays at 11am EST: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This podcast is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| What Happens If You Meet Someone New? | Episode 12 | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:57:37 | |
In this episode, we catch up and discuss what coming home feels like. Hanna has been traveling for a month and a half, and Jack has been recovering from a cold and is back to life :) In The Hot Seat section of the podcast, we discuss our relationship today; what works well and what we can work on. Hanna challenges the status quo with a surprising question: what if one of us meets someone new? On the yogic front, we discuss the myth “Everything Happens For A Reason” and why Yoga Anatomy is important. | |||
| Letting Go Is The Hardest Asana | Episode 11 | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:58:59 | |
In this episode, Happy Jack is joined by special guest co-host, Kristen. All within the context of yoga, they discuss the Simpsons, FOMO, Diwali, AA, Comfort Zones, Decisions, and so much more! We explore the myth that "Letting go is the hardest asana." True or False, what do you think? Finally, Happy Jack is put on the hot seat as Kristen asks some meaningful questions. 🔥 Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| Is Yoga Therapy? Or Is Yoga Therapeutic? I Episode 10 | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:58:42 | |
In this episode, Jack shares about his recent start of therapy. We bust the myth "No Pain, No Gain" We also discuss two yogic teachings: the first one is the Yoga Sutra 2.46 – “sthira-sukham asanam” and the second is on the topic of vasanas or patterns. In addition, the power of peanut butter is something Happy Jack, Hanna, and the community will elaborate on in this episode. Enjoy responsibly! Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? We're a listener-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| I Bend So I Don't Break - Is Yoga A "Cure All"? | Episode 9 | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:58:28 | |
Welcome to this episode where we dive deep into the conversation on yoga as a tool for everything–or not..! We discuss the common saying "I bend so I don't break" that you might have heard in yoga spaces. Is there a part of us that never breaks? We discuss if our hearts can break even if we may not break. In this episode, we also discuss the concept of Noble Silence and how Noble Silence has revolutionized both Jack and Hanna's lives, as well as Happy Jack Yoga as a business. Somehow this conversation also will end up in some yogic toilet habit talk, so consider yourself warned 😅 Join the podcast LIVE in Zoom: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast Listener-supported podcast–please consider supporting here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| Is Yoga All About Relaxation? | Episode 8 | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:58:42 | |
In this episode, Happy Hanna is back, tuning in from a small country called Liechtenstein where her bestie lives. We start with busting a myth about yoga being all about relaxation and possibly bypassing life's challenges. We discuss whether pregnant people should start yoga and why we never get tired of talking about yoga and/or doing yoga. We discuss a current real-life example of "getting outside your comfort zone" (is this another yoga myth we should bust?), and Happy Jack's recent asking for help at school. Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a listener-supported podcast. We thank you for considering supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| Yoga is for Girls? | Episode 7 | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:59:18 | |
"Yoga is for girls." Ever heard that? This week Happy Jack and special guest co-host, Kristen (Director of Community at Happy Jack Yoga), bust this myth. Plus, be sure to catch the 3 key teachings from Bhagavad Gita along with a hot-seat quiz! You'll even get to meet a few community members like Yara and Kaitie. ❤️ Get the link to join the podcast as we record it LIVE on Zoom Tuesdays at 11am EST: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This podcast is a listener-supported podcast. Consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| Not Flexible Enough to Do Yoga? I Episode 6 | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:57:32 | |
"I'm not flexible enough to do yoga" is what yoga teachers often hear. In this episode, we discuss the myth of yoga being for the flexible. We talk with the amazing Wandering Alice about the use of social media and how to balance the need for silence, receiving inspiration, and putting out content. Get the link to join the podcast as we record it LIVE on Zoom Tuesdays at 11am EST: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This podcast is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| When I'm Connected I Feel Alive I Episode 5 | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:00:57 | |
In this episode, we discuss what connection is, the impact of connection, and what the lack of connection feels like. We contemplate on why connection, much like integrity, is a game changer for yoga teachers–and every other human being. Also, we're thrilled to spontaneously share the mic with our good old friend Saga from Sagayoga.fi. She's so real and beautiful, what an honor to share with you this spontaneous chat we had with her! We started a new section called "Yoga Myths" in this episode. In each episode, we'll discuss a saying or an attitude you'll often hear in the yoga and self-help circles. You'll hear our take on the saying "We're All One" in this episode. Let us know what you think! Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? We're a listener-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| What We Practice We Become Good At I Episode 4 | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:58:43 | |
What does the word "integrity" mean and why are Happy Jack and Hanna always talking about it? How does integrity relate to yoga? What does being "in alignment" feel like? We also discuss if vulnerability is key to being authentic and if that is the same as integrity. Jack shares real-life examples about how his sharing wasn't always vulnerable and how he aims to be authentic and vulnerable in his practice of integrity. Does integrity facilitate connection to others? Join the podcast LIVE in Zoom: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. If you feel inspired, please consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| Atreya Rishi Das (Marz Attar) | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 102 | 30 Mar 2025 | 01:04:42 | |
Atreya Rishi Das (Marz Attar)
Title of Session: Living the Life of Bhakti in this Domain of Separation Teachers/books recommended by Atreya Rishi Das:
This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| What's It Like to Be A Student at Harvard in Your 40s? I Episode 3 | 22 Sep 2023 | 01:00:12 | |
In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be a student whether you're a student at the university of life, at Harvard or in any institution. What's easy and what's hard? Interested in Elizabeth Hubbel's book "Rethinking Alcohol"? Join the podcast LIVE in Zoom: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast Listener-supported podcast: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| Integrity in Our Relationship - How We Can Still Be Together I Episode 2 | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:58:55 | |
In this episode we talk about integrity and how Happy Jack and Hanna have navigated their relationship from the beginning to uncoupling. Join the podcast LIVE in Zoom: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast Listener-supported podcast: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga | |||
| When Life Doesn't Go as Planned | Episode 1 | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:58:38 | |
Meet Happy Jack & Hanna, learn why we launched the podcast, and learn how to navigate life's unexpected events. ❤️
A few moments before this episode was recorded Happy Jack and Hanna learned some shocking news.
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| Anuttama Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 101 | 29 Mar 2025 | 01:00:12 | |
Anuttama Dasa is the Minister of Communications for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He has also served as a member of ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission (GBC) since 1999 and was its chairman in 2014-2015. Anuttama Dasa was initiated into the Gaudiya Vaishnava sampradaya by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1976 in Vrindavana, India. He currently oversees ISKCON temples in the Northeast United States and is member of the Executive Board for ISKCON’s international headquarters in Mayapur, West Bengal, India. As Minister of Communications, Dasa oversees ISKCON’s online news magazine, ISKCON News and the society’s academic publication, ISKCON Communications Journal, as well as directing ISKCON’s media, government relations, and religious freedom initiatives. Dasa is the executive producer of several films including the award-winning “Joy of Devotion.” He has been interviewed on Dateline, Fox News, BBC, Larry King Live, Peacock Productions, and a host of other media outlets. Dasa served twice as Vice President of the Religion Communicators Council, a New York based interfaith organization and serves on the Board of Religions for Peace USA, and as Trustee of the Bhaktivedanta College in Belgium. He is the convenor of the annual Vaishnava-Christian Dialogue in the US and India, and the Vaishnava-Muslim Dialogue in the US. Dasa and his wife Rukmini live in Rockville, Maryland, USA, near their son Gauravani, daughter-in-law Vrinda, and three grandchildren. Title of Session: Could the Universe Be This Good? — The Metaphysics of Bhakti Connect with Anuttama Das: WEBSITES: https://iskconnews.org/our-team/ This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Sita Devi Dasi | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 100 | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:04:25 | |
Please enjoy this conversation with Dr Sandhya Subramanian, B.D.S Dental surgery, MS Psychotherapy and Counselling, aka Sita Devi Dasi Sita. Sita is a qualified dentist but very passionate about also working for the Environment and Youth and Women. She started the Bhaktivedanta Hospital Youth Foundation, under which she conducted an AIDS awareness counselling program for youth based on the culture and traditional value systems of India for a decade and impacted almost 50,000 Youth. She initiated other projects, such as anti-plastic campaigns and tree plantation drives, that engaged youth from 50 schools and colleges in Mumbai. Spiritually, she has been a sincere practitioner of Bhakti yoga for the past 32 years. She presently heads the Women Empowerment and Skill Development Program for rural women at Radhanath Swami’s Eco Village outside of Mumbai. This program assists local women in various aspects, such as spirituality, health, poverty alleviation, and food security, and teaches them to earn a livelihood through skills such as stitching, painting, handicrafts, and food production. As a trained dentist she gives free treatment and awareness talks in the villages about general health and hygiene. She conducts workshops and seminars and conducts counselling and psychotherapy especially for women’s issues. She has participated in many conferences and seminars, such as the Nexus Conference and Eco-theology Conference organized by Yale University at GEV. She has also presented at Bhakti Fest — a bhakti yoga and Kirtan event near LA since 2016. Title of Session: Empowering Women: A Personal Journey into Bhakti Yoga Connect with Sita Devi Dasi: INSTAGRAM: @sitacapricorn EMAIL: sita.rns@gmail.com This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Chaitanya Charan Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 99 | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:00:01 | |
Chaitanya Charan Das: Mentor. Monk. Speaker.
Title of Session: When Life Feels Unfair — Gita Insights for Acceptance and Resilience Connect with Chaitanya Charan: INSTAGRAM: @chaitanyacharanofficial WEBSITES: This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Gauranga Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 97 | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:03:02 | |
Gauranga Das is a Btech graduate from IIT Bombay and the Director of Govardhan Ecovillage, a United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) award-winning eco-village community accredited by multiple UN bodies. He is a great chef who has set up mega kitchens and personally cooked over 3.5 million meals. During the recent Kumbha mela event, he and his team cooked over 5 million meals and served the pilgrims in a short period of one month. He leads multiple rural development initiatives with his team to uplift the community's social, economic, and ecological well-being. Gauranga Das is an accomplished author. He has written three books: “The Art of Resilience,” “The Art of Focus,” and “The Art of Habits.” He recently released his fourth book, “Legacy of Community Building in the Bhakti Tradition: Principles of Community Development from Sri Caitanya’s Philosophy and Life.” He is also an inspirational speaker, having presented at various conferences, including TEDx and corporate events for companies such as Intel, Salesforce, and Google. Through his multifaceted roles and initiatives, Gauranga Das continues to promote sustainable living and spiritual education, integrating traditional Vedic wisdom with modern practices. These have garnered international recognition, including various awards for the Govardhan Ecovillage. Title of Session: Recreating the Ancient Temple Town Model of India via S3 Impact: Spirituality, Sustainability, and Social Impact. The case study of Govardhan Ecovillage, Palghar District, Maharashtra, India Connect with Gauranga Das: INSTAGRAM: @officialgaurangadas GEV WEBSITE: https://www.ecovillage.org.in/ EMAIL: gaurangadas@ecovillage.org.in This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Bhanu Nandini Dasi | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 98 | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:03:10 | |
Bhanu Nandini felt an inner calling for self-realization and radically transformed her life at the age of 21. In search of the essence and true identity, she discovered the path of Bhakti Yoga in 2005 and has since lived, learned, and served in various ashrams. Her practice centers on worship, meditation, mantra chanting, and kirtan. She is deeply drawn to the power of pilgrimage, spending two months each year travelling to sacred places such as the Himalayas and Vrindavan and guiding others into this transformative experience. She also actively supports the organization of spiritual retreats, seminars, and kirtan gatherings worldwide. As a dedicated student of wisdom texts and Bhakti philosophy, she continually seeks deeper spiritual experiences and insights. She shares her journey through presentations and personal conversations to inspire others along the way. In 2009, she co-founded BrajCare, a welfare organization in Vrindavan that provides medical and other support to widows, sadhus, and impoverished children. Title of Session: Teertha: Sacred Crossing Between Time and Transcendence Watch this lecture on YouTube to see the slides and pictures * Short Yamuna Meditation at 45:50 * Connect with Bhanu Nandini: INSTAGRAM: @supersoulspired This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Edwin Bryant, Ph.D | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 96 | 25 Mar 2025 | 01:09:35 | |
Edwin Bryant received his Ph.D in Indic languages and Cultures from Columbia University. He taught Hinduism at Harvard University for three years, and is presently the professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University where he teaches courses on Hindu philosophy and religion. He has received numerous awards and fellowships, published eight books, and authored a number of articles on the earliest origins of the Vedic culture, yoga philosophy, and the Krishna tradition. As a personal practitioner of bhakti yoga for over 45 years, a number of them spent in India studying with traditional teachers, where he returns yearly, Edwin strives to combine academic scholarship and rigor with appreciation towards traditional knowledge systems. His teaching method is to allow the ancient texts to speak in their own voice and through their own terms and categories. Edwin’s translation of and commentary on the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is specifically dedicated to contributing to the growing body of literature on yoga by providing insights from the major pre-modern commentaries on the text with a view to grounding the teachings in their traditional context. Edwin’s most recent published work is a sequel to this by the same publisher entitled Bhakti Yoga: Tales and Teachings from the Bhāgavata Purāṇa. This work, too, seeks to ground the practices of bhakti in the traditional Krishna-centered framework of the Vrindavan devotional traditions. Connect with Dr. Edwin Bryant: WEBSITE: https://www.edwinbryant.org/ INSTAGRAM: @edwinbryant_advaita This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Shaunaka Rishi Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 95 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:58:44 | |
Shaunaka Rishi Das is the Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, a position he has held since the Centre’s foundation in 1997. He is a lecturer, a broadcaster, and Hindu Chaplain to Oxford University. His interests include education, comparative theology, communication, and leadership. He is a member of The Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life, convened in 2013 by the Woolf Institute, Cambridge. In 2013 the Indian government appointed him to sit on the International Advisory Council of the Auroville Foundation. Connect with Shaunaka Rishi Das: WEBSITE: https://ochs.org.uk/shaunaka-rishi-da... INSTAGRAM: @shaunaka_rishi_das This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Jess Navarette | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 94 | 23 Mar 2025 | 01:01:22 | |
Jess is a Doctoral Student at Boston College working in Comparative Theology and Comparative Religion, particularly between the Hindu and Christian traditions. His current research focuses on theological resonances between Vaishnava Bhakti practices and those found within the realm of Christianity. Further specialty includes 20th Century Hinduism, North American Hinduism, and work with Hindi and Sanskrit as research languages. Jess is also engaged in interreligious dialogue and interfaith events, academically and within local communities. Jess works with the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium as an event coordinator and facilitator for the Interreligious Leadership Certification program and has been a community interfaith organizer for many years. Jess also has nearly a decade of experience as an educator in public and private schools in California. Further fields of interest include: hybrid religious belonging, spirituality and mysticism, contemplative practices, music and religion, theopoetics, new religious movements, and religious pluralism. Connect with Jess Navarette: EMAIL: jess.navarette@bc.edu This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Vrindavanath Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 111 | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:01:47 | |
Meet Vrindavanath Das (Shawn Coutu) Bhakti has been a part of his life since birth. His family played an integral role in the acquisition and renovation of what is now known as the Bhakti Center in Manhattan’s East Village—a vibrant spiritual hub for seekers. As a teenager, Vrindavanath formed a personal connection with the Bhagavad-gītā, striving to understand its wisdom and apply it to his life. During a gap year between high school and college, he travelled to Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, to formally study bhakti texts. After spending 14 years immersed in the energy of New York and the San Francisco Bay Area, he began to feel the limitations of urban living and decided to return to the heart of bhakti textual study with renewed focus. Over the past two years, responding to a growing interest in online spiritual study, he began facilitating group readings of bhakti texts, including the Gītā. His sessions are known for their inclusivity, clarity, and devotion-centered approach. Now residing full-time at the Govardhan Eco Village, Vrindavanath is immersed in the study of the Bhāgavata Purāṇa alongside a diverse international community of learners. In this session, he’ll guide us through an overview of the entire Bhagavad Gītā, inviting individuals in the group to take turns reading as we move through the flow and themes of the text—an enriching summary in just about 45 minutes. Title of Session: Connecting with God: Krishna's Step-by-Step Suggestions (A Thematic Summary of the Bhagavad Gita) Connect with Vrindavanath Das: EMAIL: vrindavanathdas@gmail.com #VrindavanathDas #BhaktiYogaConference #HarvardDivinitySchool This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Raghunath Cappo | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 93 | 22 Mar 2025 | 01:04:54 | |
Raghunath Cappo was a singer, song writer for two influential punk alternative bands in the 80s and 90s. His lyrics propounded clean living, positive thinking, animal rights, and eastern spirituality that changed the trajectory of tens of thousands of fans internationally. He lived in a Krishna bhakti ashram for 6.5 years, went on to become an international yoga teacher and now is the host of the Wisdom of the Sages podcast which has been ranked #1 by Apple Podcasts on spirituality. He recently published a memoir, From Punk to Monk. He’s been a guest on Joe Rogan and Rich Roll podcast and has been featured in The NY Times twice. Connect with Raghunath Cappo: INSTAGRAM: @raghunathyogi ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Rajeev Srivastava & Prakash Govindan | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 92 | 21 Mar 2025 | 01:07:02 | |
Rajeev Srivastava has over 35 years of global operating and investing experience in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. Prior to the merger of Basil Partners and Capital Square Partners, Rajeev founded Basil Partners as a family office in 2008, which invested in the IT/ITES sector and then raised a 171M institutional fund in 2018. In 2022, Basil Partners merged with Capital Square Partners to raise a 700M technology services-focused fund. Mr. Srivastava has been actively involved since the inception of the "Mid-day Meal" program in Mumbai. This program provides nutritious food to school children all over India through its 22 kitchens. The initiative, which started in 2004 with 26,000 children, has grown to serve over 1.2 million children daily. Mr. Srivastava has also been actively involved with Govardhan Ecovillage, a beautiful Yoga and Ayurveda retreat located a 2-hour drive from Mumbai. Govardhan Ecovillage works with over 78 tribal villages in Palghar for their social, economic, and ecological upliftment. Additionally, Mr. Srivastava is the Co-Founder of Artha Forum, an initiative that aims to bring Vedic teachings into the business world and guide entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders in applying the principle of "Earn With Integrity, Spend With Compassion." Co-founder and CEO of Apar Infotech, also both at Apar and Personal Equity Fund, he’s committed to giving 50% of his ownership to giving back Prakash Govindan is the Founder and COO of Gradiant (valued at 1B in Dec 2022), a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment. Awards like Innovative Water company, Time Magazine's Top 100 Inventions of 2024. He has earned a Ph.D. from MIT and an undergraduate degree at IIT Chennai. As Founder of The Turing Company and the Body, Mind and Spirit Retreat, he is also a spiritual seeker and a bhakti yogi. Prakash is a Conscious Entrepreneur who gives 50% of his ownership to giving back. Connect with Prakash Govindan: APRIL 2025 RETREAT: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/body-mind-and-spirit-retreat-spring-2025-tickets-1050800561767?aff=oddtdtcreator This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Dhanya Rico | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 91 | 20 Mar 2025 | 01:16:20 | |
Dhanya Rico holds a Master’s degree in Counselor Education and a Specialist’s degree in Couples and Family therapy. She aims to help individuals and relationships thrive by incorporating deep spiritual principles into the therapeutic experience. In addition to traditional modalities, Dhanya is passionate about developing therapeutic tools that incorporate Bhakti principles and practices to reconnect with our essential nature. INSTAGRAM (Wellness): https://www.instagram.com/dhanyawellness/ INSTAGRAM (Music): https://www.instagram.com/dhanyamusic/ VANI SCHOOL COURSE (Love In Action): https://courses.vanischool.com/love-in-action (Use Code HARVARD10 for 10% OFF all individual courses or annual membership) This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Radheshyam Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 90 | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:00:57 | |
Radheshyam Das is a distinguished spiritual leader, educator, and author. An alumnus of IIT Mumbai, he graduated at the top of his class with an M.Tech degree. After working as a senior research fellow and as a mechanical engineer, he embraced monastic life in 1994, dedicating himself as a full-time brahmachari monk. In 1995, he was assigned to ISKCON Pune, where he has served as the Temple President for three decades, leading a vibrant community of approximately 6,000 members. In 2000, Radheshyam Das founded the Vedic Oasis for Inspiration, Culture, and Education (VOICE), a youth initiative aimed at imparting spiritual wisdom and cultural values to students and professionals. Under his guidance, VOICE has expanded to over 100 centers in India and more than 50 in Bangladesh, influencing thousands of young minds. A prolific author, he has compiled a five-volume series titled ‘Essence of Gita’ and authored books such as ‘Stress to Smile’ and the ‘Discover Your Self’ series, which blend scientific and spiritual insights. His seminars on topics like stress management, proactive leadership, and time management have been well-received in academic institutions, including IITs and NITs, as well as in corporate settings. In 2012, he oversaw the establishment of the New Vedic Cultural Center (NVCC) in Pune, a landmark project featuring temples, guest accommodations, educational facilities, and community services. The center serves as a hub for spiritual learning and cultural activities, attracting visitors and devotees from around the world. Through his unwavering dedication, Radheshyam Das continues to inspire individuals globally, promoting a life enriched with devotion, knowledge, and compassion. Connect with Radheshyam Das: WEBSITE: https://radheshyamdas.com/ DISCOVER YOUR SELF VIDEO COURSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDJ1jTu2dK8&list=PLQV_Ef4ahCVwkGBmEkHW3Z6RlMj7rryEs This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Krishna Kshetra Swami | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 89 | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:59:54 | |
Krishna Kshetra Swami – teacher, writer, and traveller – is a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He has served as a missionary, temple priest (pujari), and counselor for bhakti-yoga practitioners from the time of his formal initiation in 1972. In 2004, after eight years of university study (resuming his interrupted studies from 1972), he received a Ph.D. degree from the University of Oxford, for his dissertation on Caitanya Vaishnava image worship. Krishna Kshetra Swami is now a Research Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. He also teaches at Bhaktivedanta College, Radhadesh, since 2002. Beginning in September 2007, he began teaching at Chinese University of Hong Kong—courses in Indian religion and culture. He has been giving lectures at several universities in the People’s Republic of China. Amidst academic work he also travels extensively, teaching about spiritual life, as comprehended in the Vaishnava devotional (bhakti) tradition coming from Sri Caitanya. Connect with Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey): BHAKTI WEBSITE: https://krkswami.com/ ACADEMIC WEBSITE: https://www.kennethvalpey.com/ This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Śamyāprāsa Dāsa | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 88 | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:58:18 | |
Śamyāprāsa Dāsa (“Shamya”) has practiced bhakti since 2009, took vows as an initiated devotee in 2013, and served as a brahmachari monk between 2014 and 2021. During that time, he studied the Bhakti scriptures in Sanskrit and Bengali, distributed Bhakti, and trained as a spiritual teacher. He currently leads classes on practicing Bhakti and workshops on kirtan, etc. He also works one-on-one to help people meet their spiritual and wellness goals. Connect with Śamyāprāsa Dāsa: EMAIL: kishori@kishorigopiyoga.com WHATSAPP: 1-720-312-3679 This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Pallavi Priya | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 87 | 16 Mar 2025 | 00:59:49 | |
Pallavi has been practicing Bhakti Yoga for the past two years and is currently serving at Govardhan Ecovillage as a Sustainability Educator in the Sustainability Department. She is a certified Yoga teacher and comes with 11+ years of experience working as an IT professional at Infosys. Alongside her corporate career, Pallavi has been actively involved in various social and environmental projects, contributing to positive change in society. She is the founder of ‘Cause for Celebration’, a nonprofit initiative focused on serving, empowering, and uplifting underprivileged and low-income communities. Pallavi is also a Youth for SDG and runs a digital platform called ‘Eco-Friendly World’, which works towards climate action, environmental awareness, and encouraging sustainable living, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has also hosted a podcast series where she interviewed climate activists from around the world. Pallavi is recognized as a MAX Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador and has been part of the UNLEASH Innovation Lab as a talent. Connect with Pallavi Priya: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pallavipriya_/ GEV WEBSITE: https://www.ecovillage.org.in/ GEV INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/govardhan_ecovillage/ HJY India Retreat at GEV: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life.
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| Bali RIco, Ph.D. | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 86 | 15 Mar 2025 | 01:00:15 | |
Bali Rico is a multi-instrumentalist, author, lyricist and academic. He is one of the co-founders of the international Kirtan group Mayapuris. Born in the U.S. to Colombian parents, he and his younger brother Kish spent their formative years living in ashrams in the sacred land of Mayapur, West Bengal, learning the traditions and music of ancient India. Bali's mridanga playing is fiery and unique, helping to create the Mayapuris signature sound. As a lyricist, Bali's flow mirrors the intricate rhythm of a born percussionist, with thoughtful prose full of insight, philosophy and personal reflection. Connect with Bali Rico: INSTAGRAM: @bali.rico YOUTUBE: @Mayapuris This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Acyuta Mohan Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 85 | 14 Mar 2025 | 01:01:51 | |
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| Måns Broo, Ph.D. | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 84 | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:00:59 | |
Bhṛgupāda Das, or Dr. Måns Broo, is a university researcher in comparative religion at Åbo Akademi University, Finland. 🇫🇮 His main research interests include yoga—both its history and contemporary forms—and the intersections between Vaiṣṇavism and Tantrism in pre-modern Bengal. He is the author of “As Good as God: The Guru in Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism.” He has published articles on a range of aspects of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism. He has critically edited and translated the Rādhā Tantra, a publication which won the Donner Institute’s Research Prize 2017, and has also translated the Upaniṣads into Swedish, with Martin Gansten. At present, Dr. Broo is engaged in compiling a critical edition and translation of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava ritual compilation Hari-bhakti-vilāsa. He is the host of "The Bhagavata Podcast." Connect with Dr. Måns Broo: FREE BOOK DOWNLOAD: https://archive.org/details/as_good_a... SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rFa... INSTAGRAM: @broo.mans This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Khaustuba Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 110 | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:04:50 | |
Kaustubha Das serves as Senior Educator at The Bhakti Center in New York City and Co-host of Wisdom of the Sages, a daily podcast that has reached #1 in Religion and Spirituality on Apple Podcasts. Renowned for his approachable and insightful teaching style, he makes the deep wisdom of yoga philosophy accessible and relevant to modern seekers. From the age of 21 to 34, Kaustubha lived as a Vaishnava monk, immersing himself in study and practice while traveling through ashrams in India and America. For nearly four decades, he has dedicated himself to sharing the philosophy and meditation practices of Bhakti-yoga in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Title of Session: Divine Revelation in Three Phases – Brahman, Paramatma & Bhagavan Connect with Kaustubha Das: WEBSITE: https://www.wisdomofthesages.com/feed #KaustubhaDas #BhaktiYogaConference #HarvardDivinitySchool This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Ph.D. | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 83 | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:02:28 | |
Sadhviji Bhagawati Saraswati is a renunciate nun, or sanyasi, living in an ashram on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in Rishikesh, India, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan Mountains. Originally from Los Angeles, California, and a graduate of Stanford University, she holds a Ph.D. in psychology and has devoted her life to sharing the profound wisdom of the ancient Vedic tradition from India. Sadhviji is a bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker, and a recipient of President Biden’s Award for a Lifetime of Service. She also serves on the United Nations Advisory Council on Religion. Connect with Sadhviji: WEBSITE: www.sadhviji.org INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/sadhviji YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Kishori Gopi | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 82 | 11 Mar 2025 | 01:01:58 | |
Kishori Gopi, formally known as Kelly Skinner, is a spiritual teacher who is a conduit of divine love and a vehicle for Divine grace to heal and awaken. In this lifetime, her medicine is to help beings live radiantly and die gracefully through the practices of Bhakti Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and End of Life Doula Work. She approaches both life and work with awareness, aliveness, and compassion. To her, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing another being remember and fall in love with their own true nature. As a Bhakti Yogi, teacher & devotee, an integral aspect of her practice is chanting and leading Kirtan in her community in Burlington, VT. She describes Kirtan as group prayer, and a call out together for divinity to manifest in the heart. Kishori teaches weekly yoga asana classes in Vermont, leads international yoga retreats, and offers free Kirtan’s with her Kirtan Band (Kishori & the Kartels). She also runs her own business in which she offers both group and 1-on-1 programs for deepening your spiritual practice, energetic healing, navigating grief/loss/death, and getting clear on your dharma. Through her teaching, she hopes to share the transformational effects of a practice rooted in Bhakti, divine love and devotion. As an End of Life Doula, she supports those who are actively dying, those who are supporting someone who is preparing for death, and those who desire to prepare for their own death (which is coming for all of us, at a time unknown to us). She works with people who are looking for support around their grief, and moving through and managing loss. In addition to being an End of Life Doula, she offers support to those grieving the loss of a loved one, losses of jobs, relationships, and sense of identity/self. Connect with Kishori Gopi: https://kishorigopiyoga.com/ Instagram: @kishorigopiyoga This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ https://www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School: Experience a unique online opportunity with over 40 distinguished scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti... This conference offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the wisdom of dedicated practitioners as they tackle the questions and challenges we all face. Anticipate thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction while incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily routine | |||
| Rukmini Walker | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 81 | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:00:49 | |
Rukmini is a teacher of Bhakti Yoga, an activist in interfaith dialogue and women’s spiritual empowerment. She is the founder of the Urban Devi Collective, an online women’s group originally based out of the Bhakti Center in New York City, where she is a member of the board of directors. At the age of sixteen, she met her guru, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and began a lifelong study of Bhakti Yoga, living in and managing yoga ashrams in India, Canada and the US. For twenty-five years, she owned and managed award-winning boutiques in the Washington, DC, area called As Kindred Spirits. She believes that truth and beauty are kindred spirits and that each serves the other to bless the world in the spirit of eco-bhakti. For many years, Rukmini, along with her son, the kirtan artist Gaura Vani, has led international groups to India, travelling to holy places and teaching bhakti-yoga. She and her husband have chaired Vaisnava Christian and Vaisnava Muslim Dialogues for many years in Washington, DC, and India. Rukmini is a member of the Sabha, an advisory group to the Governing Body Commission of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. She and her husband live in the Washington, DC, area. Connect with Rukmini Walker: www.urbandevi.com Email: urbansevi108@gmail.com Instagram: @rukminiwalker This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ https://www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School: Experience a unique online opportunity with over 40 distinguished scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti... This conference offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the wisdom of dedicated practitioners as they tackle the questions and challenges we all face. Anticipate thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction while incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily routine. | |||
| Brian Clement, Ph.D. | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 80 | 09 Mar 2025 | 01:02:09 | |
Brian Clement, Ph.D., L.N., has spearheaded the international progressive health movement for over five decades. He is the Director of the globally renowned Hippocrates Wellness, West Palm Beach, Florida, the world’s foremost complementary residential health center. Over the last half-century, he and his team have pioneered clinical research and training in disease prevention using hundreds of thousands of participants who provided volumes of data, giving Clement a privileged insight into the lifestyle required to avert disease, enhance longevity, and maintain vitality. Their findings have provided the basis for Hippocrates’ progressive, state-of-the-art treatments and protocols for health maintenance and recovery – the Life Transformation Program. Connect with Brian Clement at Hippocrates Health Institute: https://hippocrateswellness.org/ INSTAGRAM: @hippocratesinst FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEURAL RESONANCE: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/8d... This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Gaura Vani | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 79 | 08 Mar 2025 | 01:03:18 | |
Gaura Vani was given the gift of devotional song from birth, raised with the music of the temple, and taught to sing and play beautiful instruments and dance for love and for God. He shares, “I am one of a group of children called gurukulis or those raised in the village of the guru. Even as children, we were aware that though it felt like we were partying when we played music, we were in the physical presence of God himself, who danced with us.” Gaura Vani travels the world sharing the mystical experience of kirtan and leading devotional music retreats. Gaura Vani is a multidisciplinary artist fluent in music, film, and visual arts. He is most known for his Mantra Music performances. Gaura Vani's events are unifying and transporting—a mix of participatory rhythm and song, story and dance. He has travelled in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, performing both as a solo artist and with his sacred music ensembles “The Hanumen” and “Juggernauts.” Gaura Vani is also a co-founder of Chant4Change, a mantra-music festival held in Washington, D.C., on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He lives in suburban D.C. with his wife, three kids, and a ferret. Connect with Gaura Vani: INSTAGRAM: @gauravani This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ https://www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School: Experience a unique online opportunity with over 40 distinguished scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti... This conference offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the wisdom of dedicated practitioners as they tackle the questions and challenges we all face. Anticipate thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction while incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily routine. | |||
| Sacinandana Swami | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 78 | 07 Mar 2025 | 01:06:46 | |
His Holiness Sacinandana Swami In the Bhakti tradition, Sacinandana Swami is known for his profound contributions to the practice of meditation and kirtan. With over five decades of experience in mantra chanting and contemplative practice, he has inspired seekers worldwide through his deep insights, meditative kirtans, and transformative retreats. He is the founder of The Living Name Retreats, where he offers practical methods for deepening one’s connection to the divine through chanting. Sacinandana Swami: https://www.sacinandanaswami.com/ INSTAGRAM: @sacinandanaswamiofficial BOOK: https://www.sacinandanaswami.com/prod... This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Bhakti Yoga Miracles | Episode 77 | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:59:29 | |
In this episode, we discuss:
Register for the Bhakti Yoga Conference (open indefinitely!) https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online | |||
| Pride And Prejudice | Episode 76 | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:58:00 | |
In the episode, we discuss
Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Do you want to get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online | |||
| Practice Your Yes! | Episode 75 | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:59:31 | |
In the episode, we discuss
Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Do you want to get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online
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| Spiritual And Emotional Health | Episode 74 | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:01:00 | |
In the episode, we discuss
Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Do you want to get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy | |||
| Ghanashyam Das | Harvard Bhakti Yoga Conference | Episode 109 | 06 Apr 2025 | 01:06:42 | |
Ghanashyam Das is an ordained Vaisnava Priest and Hospice Chaplain at Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Gainesville, FL. He lived for 11 years as a brahmacari monk in New York City at the Bhakti Center before transitioning to the Hospital setting and becoming a professional spiritual care provider. At New York Presbyterian Hospital he worked conjointly with the Pastoral Care Department and Palliative Care Services for 6 years. He teaches Bhakti Philosophy and Meditation at several Yoga Studios in NYC and Florida, and was the Co-founder of “End-of-Life Matters,” an End-of-life initiative for care givers offered at The Bhakti Center, a Vedic Cultural Center and Temple located in downtown Manhattan. He also previously served as Hindu Chaplain at both New York University and Columbia University. Presently, he works as a Hospice Chaplain at Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Gainesville FL, and also serves as one of the advisers for the End-of-Life Care Team at the Krishna Temple in Alachua, FL. Title of Session: Dying to Live: Death as Teacher Connect with Ghanashyam Das: EMAIL: ghanasyamdas108@gmail.com #GhanshyamDas #BhaktiYogaConference #HarvardDivinitySchool This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life. | |||
| Knowledge Of The Soul | Episode 73 | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:55:14 | |
In the episode, we discuss:
Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Do you want to get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy | |||
| Yoga Therapy with Happy Hanna | Episode 72 | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:59:27 | |
In the episode, we discuss
Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Do you want to get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online
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