In this episode, we share stories from Belgium—from a magical castle surrounded by cows to the vision of a future yoga retreat—while reflecting on simple living, permaculture, and the deeper threads that connect spirituality with everyday life.  

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In this episode, we reflect on the deeper questions that can arise in midlife—when much has been lived, much has been built, and we begin to ask what truly matters now.

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In this episode, we explore grief, presence, relationship, and the ways life’s tender moments can deepen our understanding of ourselves.  

• The joy of having a dog 

• How Hanna’s world has shifted since losing her mom 

• How losing a mother is an ongoing process 

• Why grief needs spaciousness and shapes who we become and what we value 

• How differences and disagreements can reveal something we are being asked to learn about ourselves

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The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference is a beautiful global gathering exploring the heart of Bhakti Yoga through the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together.

Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, this conference offers a rich space for wisdom, reflection, and connection. Through heartfelt dialogue, spiritual teachings, and shared devotion, we explore how love, friendship, and sacred community can support us on the path.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into a deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and meaningful connection.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this special gathering is an invitation to come together in the spirit of devotion, learning, and community.

Register free here:
https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference

The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference is a beautiful global gathering exploring the heart of Bhakti Yoga through the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together.

Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, this conference offers a rich space for wisdom, reflection, and connection. Through heartfelt dialogue, spiritual teachings, and shared devotion, we explore how love, friendship, and sacred community can support us on the path.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into a deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and meaningful connection.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this special gathering is an invitation to come together in the spirit of devotion, learning, and community.

Register free here:
https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference

The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference is a beautiful global gathering exploring the heart of Bhakti Yoga through the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together.

Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, this conference offers a rich space for wisdom, reflection, and connection. Through heartfelt dialogue, spiritual teachings, and shared devotion, we explore how love, friendship, and sacred community can support us on the path.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into a deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and meaningful connection.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this special gathering is an invitation to come together in the spirit of devotion, learning, and community.

Register free here:
https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference

The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference is a beautiful global gathering exploring the heart of Bhakti Yoga through the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together.

Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, this conference offers a rich space for wisdom, reflection, and connection. Through heartfelt dialogue, spiritual teachings, and shared devotion, we explore how love, friendship, and sacred community can support us on the path.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into a deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and meaningful connection.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this special gathering is an invitation to come together in the spirit of devotion, learning, and community.

Register free here:
https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference

The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference is a beautiful global gathering exploring the heart of Bhakti Yoga through the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together.

Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, this conference offers a rich space for wisdom, reflection, and connection. Through heartfelt dialogue, spiritual teachings, and shared devotion, we explore how love, friendship, and sacred community can support us on the path.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into a deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and meaningful connection.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this special gathering is an invitation to come together in the spirit of devotion, learning, and community.

Register free here:
https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference

The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference is a beautiful global gathering exploring the heart of Bhakti Yoga through the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together.

Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, this conference offers a rich space for wisdom, reflection, and connection. Through heartfelt dialogue, spiritual teachings, and shared devotion, we explore how love, friendship, and sacred community can support us on the path.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into a deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and meaningful connection.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this special gathering is an invitation to come together in the spirit of devotion, learning, and community.

Register free here:
https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference

The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference is a beautiful global gathering exploring the heart of Bhakti Yoga through the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together.

Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, this conference offers a rich space for wisdom, reflection, and connection. Through heartfelt dialogue, spiritual teachings, and shared devotion, we explore how love, friendship, and sacred community can support us on the path.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into a deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and meaningful connection.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this special gathering is an invitation to come together in the spirit of devotion, learning, and community.

Register free here:
https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference