Events
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Women's Retreat 2026 Curious Hearts
Join us for a transformative journey at our women’s retreat themed “Curious Hearts.” This retreat invites us to explore what it means to show up authentically with openness, presence, and gentle curiosity—toward ourselves, toward one another, and toward the unfolding of our spiritual lives. With curious hearts, we begin to soften judgment, cultivate vulnerability, and create space for deeper connection, allowing both joy and challenge to become pathways for growth and understanding.
Quantum Retreat India 2027
Rukmini invites you to our next Quantum Retreat in 2027! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Govardhana Eco Village, experience the joy of daily ecstatic kirtan, absorb the wisdom of bhakti, and take time to recharge and find inspiration on your spiritual path. Join us and be transformed!
Boundaries before a Breakdown in Bhakti
An Urban Devi event with Citi-Śakti Devi Dasi
Topic: Boundaries before a Breakdown in Bhakti
"Citi-Śakti Devi is a caring, dynamic leader and powerhouse of spiritual inspiration who is very dear to countless devotees worldwide. She is a disciple of Bhakti Tirtha Swami and has been practicing and sharing Krishna consciousness for 30 years, serving internationally as a speaker, mentor, and sangha leader. She is an executive member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Spirituality and Psychiatry SiG and co-founder of MindSpace - a mental health service for devotees in the UK.
Quantum Retreat India 2026!
Rukmini invites you to our next Quantum Retreat in 2026! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Govardhana Eco Village, experience the joy of daily ecstatic kirtan, absorb the wisdom of bhakti, and take time to recharge and find inspiration on your spiritual path. Join us and be transformed!
Moved By Love
An Urban Devi event with Kishori Radha Devi Dasi
Topic: Moved By Love
To be moved by love of our spiritual teachers is to let their compassion and wisdom awaken our hearts. To be moved by love for them is to act with gratitude, humility, and service. When both flow together, devotion deepens— the heart softens, and divine love shines through. Kishori Radha dasi will elaborate on being moved by this love and how that love can motivate and guide us as we navigate this world.
Spirit Retreat: The Soul's Song in Solano, Colombia
Rukmini invites you to our net women’s retreat in New Vrindavan, West Virginia. I will be in this beautiful, green, hilly, peaceful space, along with Radha and Gandharvika. Join us! Let your spirit shine, and you will leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and deeply connected.
July Urban Devi - Healing from the Inside Out
An Urban Devi event with Manjuali Devi Dasi
Description: Healing from physical or mental health challenges is possible when given the right conditions to safely explore what may be holding you back. We will explore how increasing awareness, broadening perspectives, and aligning our actions with our core values can enhance our sense of well-being no matter what we may be going through.
June Urban Devi - Contemplative Prayer in Bhakti Yoga
An Urban Devi event with Nartake Radha Devi Dasi
Description: Healing from physical or mental health challenges is possible when given the right conditions to explore what may be holding you back safely.
May Urban Devi - Increase your taste for Japa (Copy)
An Urban Devi event with Nandanandana Devi Dasi
Description: Most of us are aware of why chanting is important and the benefits it brings, but many may not know how to develop a taste for it. The good news is that everyone has the opportunity to deepen their love for chanting through a simple yet effective method.
Recovering from Resentments and Fears
An Urban Devi event with Dr. Nancy Rothman
Description: Resentments and fears can cause us incredibly deep pain because of the anger, regret, and shame that can arise from them. We’ll look at ways to unpack our resentments and fears so that we can understand the root cause of them and then surrender to let them go. This process will also help in recognizing them as they might arise so we can stop them in their tracks.
Spirit Shining Women’s Retreat
Rukmini invites you to our net women’s retreat in New Vrindavan, West Virginia. I will be in this beautiful, green, hilly, peaceful space, along with Radha and Gandharvika. Join us! Let your spirit shine, and you will leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and deeply connected.
Spiritual Evolution Beyond the Chaos
An Urban Devi event with Ananga Manjari devi dasi
Ananga Manjari has dedicated her life to the theological teachings and spiritual practices of the Vedas for 55 years under the guidance of her spiritual teacher, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami.
We will address tools that keep us focused on the essential spiritual purpose of our human journey, especially during turbulent times.
February Urban Devi - Into the Forest - A Creative Journey
An Urban Devi event with Jahnavi Harrison
Our esteemed speaker will be the famous kirtan singer and highly talented Jahnavi Harrison. Hear from her as she speaks about her current art and album. The event is not to be missed, so mark your calendars.
Closed - Quantum Retreat 2025
Rukmini is inviting you to QUANTUM ‘25 in India this January 2025. Rukmini will be with her son, the famous Gaura Vani, Radhanath Swami, and Friends. This event will take place at the beautiful Govardhan Eco-village, providing a divine setting for practicing and deepening Bhakti. We have also planned to have a flower festival and a special concert at the Mumbai Opera House!
The Power of Intention, Attention, and Absorption
An Urban Devi event with Champak-lata Sakhi devi dasi
Attention gives quality in the now and in the future. Absorption liberates the mind and gives an experience of the soul. Join Champakalata to discuss the topic.
The Art of Prayer, 1-day immersion wth Rukmini Walker
Prayer, known as ‘vandanam’, is one of the nine most important practices of bhakti. Her Grace Rukmini Devi, a long-time bhakti-yoga practitioner, will guide us through two sessions exploring the role of prayer in bhakti and how to commune with the Divine.
Breaking the cycle of poverty through Education
An Urban Devi event with Ineke Zondag
Ineke will speak about Food For Life Vrindavan (FLLV) and the resources this organization provides to girls and women in rural India. This organization's support is crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty which will protect them from child marriage, child labor and trafficking.
Women’s Retreat - The Wounded Healer
Rukmini will be attending this Women’s Retreat event being hosted by ISKCON of DC and diverse women who practice Bhakti. Please join us.
Save the Date for a Women's Retreat, hosted by ISKCON of DC, held at Rockwood Manor Retreat Center in Potomac.
5 Lessons from the Dying
An Urban Devi event with Jai Gopali Devi Dasi
Topic: Managing Conflict from the Inside Out. We've all had those moments in relationships where conflict and misalignment bring us to our knees, leaving us to question our identity and the path we've taken. Often, it's our inner turmoil that manifests as outer strife. But what if we could harness the tools from our spiritual practices to not just manage but prevent these conflicts?
Women’s Spirit Retreat: The Soul’s Song with Rukmini and Nina
Rukmin along with therapist Nina will lead a retreat to uplift and find the soul’s song!
Managing Conflict from the Inside Out
An Urban Devi event with Radha Priti Devi Dasi
Topic: Managing Conflict from the Inside Out. We've all had those moments in relationships where conflict and misalignment bring us to our knees, leaving us to question our identity and the path we've taken. Often, it's our inner turmoil that manifests as outer strife. But what if we could harness the tools from our spiritual practices to not just manage but prevent these conflicts?
August Sanga - The Inspiring Tale of Amara
An Urban Devi event with Vidarbha Agarwhal
Topic: The Inspiring Tale of Amara - A captivating story of Amara, whose name means "deathless," and her extraordinary journey of resilience and redemption
Open-Hearted Curiosity vs Heart-Blocking Assumptions
An Urban Devi event with Rukmini Walker
Topic: Open-Hearted Curiosity vs Heart-Blocking Assumptions
Sometimes it's said that when we speak, we are only repeating something we already know, or think we know; but when we listen, we have the chance to learn something new….
Trusting the Divine Hand that Guide Us
An Urban Devi event Gopi Mata Devi Dasi
Topic: Trusting the Divine Hand that Guide Us
Finding Strength in Difficult Relationships
An Urban Devi event with Namia Purohit
Topic: Finding Strength in Difficult Relationships
Monthly - Pie In The Sky Kirtan with Gaura Vani
An Urban Devi event with Vrndavan Vinodini Devi Dasi:
Topic: Why Do I React the Way I Do?
Why Do I React the Way I Do?
An Urban Devi event with Vrndavan Vinodini Devi Dasi:
Topic: Why Do I React the Way I Do?
Fully Booked - Women’s Self Care Retreat 2024
Join us for a women’s sanga at the beautiful Shyam Ashram in Cali, Colombia. In a tropical paradise, we will dive deep into the practice of Bhakti, re-enchanting our hearts in the company of like-minded women. Throughout the week we will offer yoga classes and practical workshops to uncover obstacles on the path of Bhakti, overcoming our shadow selves. We will also discuss ways to show up more holistically in our relationships with others and the divine. We will explore the beautiful Colombian rainforest, including an all day tubing adventure, with lots of kirtan and prasad! Please join us as we come together in sanga to reset, reconnect, and realign our individual and collective feminine energy with the Divine Beloved.
Monthly - Pie In The Sky Kirtan with Gaura Vani (Copy)
An Urban Devi event with Vrndavan Vinodini Devi Dasi:
Topic: Why Do I React the Way I Do?
Monthly - Pie In The Sky Kirtan with Gaura Vani
An Urban Devi event with Vrndavan Vinodini Devi Dasi:
Topic: Why Do I React the Way I Do?
Becoming and Essence Seeker: How Creativity Can Bring Us Closer to the Divine
An Urban Devi event with Rukmini Podder
Topic: Becoming and Essence Seeker: How Creativity Can Bring Us Closer to the Divine
“Rukmini Walker is a source of spiritual joy for everyone she comes in contact with. She has a remarkable talent for connecting the essential teachings of the bhakti tradition to our lives in the modern world. Her talks and workshops will touch your heart, feed your soul, and blow your mind.”
— Hari-kirtana das
Yoga instructor; author, In Search of the Highest Truth