Discover the
Bhakti Community
Come and experience the spirit of the Bhakti Community — a living, intentional spiritual community rooted in devotion, wisdom, and service.
"What you leave behind is what is woven into the lives of others."
Community life:
Our community was founded on the values of adding to life more than we take - the belief that we can all live consciously and in harmony with our soul purpose - for the benefit of all beings.
Community life:
Visit any of our centres and you’ll discover an environment dedicated to what we call ‘practical spirituality’ - bringing to life the many facets of karma yoga, bhakti yoga, anna yoga, hatha yoga, jnana yoga, ayurveda and meditation. The daily balance of which is different for each individual -depending on what resonates the most.
Community life:
We've discovered it's the ideal way to help people thrive.
is guided by what we call the 4 pillars:
Sangha
'Sangha' is a Sanskrit word that means 'association', 'assembly', or 'community.' Dru was created on the 6th of May 1978, when five students from Bangor university decided to stay together and live their life as a Sangha. More than 44 years later this Sangha has grown worldwide and is still one of the most important values in our lives. Besides our communal Sadhana, Seva and Satsangs, we also love going for walks, outdoor activities and little trips in the stunning surroundings of most of our centres.
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Seva
'Seva' is the Sanskrit word for selfless service. Seva, sometimes also referred to as Karma Yoga (the yoga of action) is an excellent way to develop spiritually. It is an expression of our inner love. Ever since our birth as 'Dru' in 1978, our vision has been built on the principle of Seva. It's how we are expressing our mission and developing our presence in the world. Everyone staying at the Dru Centre contributes to the community in some capacity, adding to the whole.
Satsang
'Satsang' is a Sanskrit term that refers to a sharing of truth. Any gathering in which spiritual teachings, reflection and discussion take place with the aim of sparking spiritual insight is called Satsang. At Dru, everyone has the opportunity to participate in Satsang several times a week.
Some of our Satsangs are planned in advance, others happen spontaneously and can be short and very practical. They explore spiritual principles and can be based on teachings from scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Bhagavata Purana or the Upanishads.
Sadhana
This is where we help each other to grow and flourish. Sharing our experiences, knowledge and wisdom is a keystone to life and adds greater dimension to everything we do.
“Kindness in action is one of the few things that opens the soul.""
Community life:
Come and experience what it's like to live in a non-profit yogic community dedicated to fostering peace, resilience, and belonging.
All genuine seekers are welcome to join us on this journey where thousands of lives have already been transformed by their experiences at the Centre. Whether you're here for a weekend or a karma exchange, the environment will inspire and uplift you.
