Retreat: Sivananda Ashram - Radhika Das

On Tuesday, December 29, 2026, Radhika Das invites you into Bhakti—the yoga of devotion—at Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas, where the sacred practice unfolds in a setting as grounding as the mantras themselves. Through live kirtan: call-and-response chanting of Sanskrit mantras set to melody, rhythm and communal singing, his evening becomes a doorway into collective devotion. Accompanied by a devoted band of musicians, the experience remains intimate despite its scale; thousands move together through ancient names and invocations, yet the experience stays personal and introspective.

His sound weaves traditional bhajan with contemporary arrangements, grounding the sacred practice in a space where it touches people across every faith and background. What makes his work distinctive is the absence of performance ego: Radhika Das is not singing at you, but inviting you to sing with him—to chant, to sway, to feel the mantra move through your body and breath.

If you've encountered kirtan before, you'll recognize the form. If you haven't, expect something between meditation and music—the repetition is deliberate, designed to still the mind and open the heart. His selections flow with intention; the evening builds from simpler, grounding mantras into deeper invocations. This is not a concert in the traditional sense, though music is central. It's a practice, a gathering, a space to remember something you may have forgotten you were seeking.

This retreat at Sivananda Ashram is for anyone drawn to spiritual practice, mantra, or the transformative power of collective sound—whether you're a seasoned meditator or curious about what Bhakti actually feels like. Come ready to participate, to chant even if your voice wavers, to sit in silence when it calls for it, and to let thousands of voices become one breath.