Having a community and chanting together gave me a sense of togetherness and helped me see myself reflected in others. It reminded me that we all go through the same stuff and we all want the same thing.

I came across Loka and Vidarbha’s Bhagavad Gita class at the exact point in my life where I was ready to dive into the Bhagavad Gita book that had been waiting for me on my bookshelf for many years. What I was looking for was someone who could guide me through the passages of the Gita and help me understand the essence of Krishna’s teachings. What I found from Loka and Vidarbha’s class was exactly that and much much more. Not only are the classes and the reading material organized and very well structured, but the absolute enthusiasm and joy with which both Loka and Vidarbha share their knowledge is something that could only come from the most dedicated and purest devotees. The wisdom and insight that they share during class, along with the daily mantra meditation classes they offer are the perfect starting point for anyone who is looking to explore the path of Bhakti Yoga. I could never have asked for better teachers than Loka and Vidarbha. They are a true blessing in my life and in the lives of everyone they have united together in a community.

Loka & Vidarbha use contemporary examples to help us understand the significance of the Gita as well as highlight the timelessness of this ancient wisdom. They have created an environment of compassion and openness that makes everyone feel at ease and comfortable asking questions.

I took this twelve-week course on Bhagavad-Gita just to learn more about it. What I received was a very thorough and consistent introduction into its rich texts. The commitment from Loka and Vidarbha to their students is truly unparalleled as they navigate through various chapters and topics in the Bhagavad-Gita in a way that is easy to grasp for beginners and can be easily applicable to daily life. I’m really happy I decided to take this course with Loka and Vidarbha.

They bring the Gita alive, it feels very much like a living story. They create a nurturing and supportive environment as well. It feels safe to ask any question that comes up, and they always respond with so much care and thoughtfulness.

Loka and Vidarbha are excellent teachers who guide you with their wisdom and patience. The recorded lessons allow you to go at your own pace, which is fantastic because I had to go over them several times. It is so much to learn. The assessments are very thought-provoking and helped me get a better understanding of the Gita. Loka and Vidarbha have prepared fantastic videos explaining the chapters of the Gita.

Loka and Virdarbha introduced me to the Bhagavad Gita with such love, knowledge, enthusiasm and good humour. Their generosity with their time has nurtured the flowering of a wonderful international community.

The Gita course has enlightened my life and brought a deeper, spiritual meaning to how I understand and how I move in the world. Loka and Vidarbha are excellent, kind and very knowledgeable teachers always open to answering any questions. I am so grateful to them for introducing me to Bhakti. The thematic study of the Gita is really useful for understanding such a wonderful text. The meditation classes held daily are fantastic and offer the opportunity to dive deeper into the material through mantra meditation and discussion of verses.

The course length was perfect, though at the end I felt I was leaving my family. I’m not one who easily can stay with a program through to the end but I eagerly looked forward to each class. Weeks after completion I am still continuously learning from the Gita and this course and I plan to repeat it.

I am so happy to encourage people to tune into Loka & Vidarbha and their knowledgeable, clear, enthusiastic teachings. I have done so more than once and have watched an evolution occur each time. A sign of true and meaningful teachings are those that grow, evolve, and deepen over time. This occurs within me as a result of being with these teachers and I see it happening within them as they fine-tune and adjust to their students and their own inner integrations. They use their knowledge along with storytelling, visuals and conceptual frameworks to allow a wide range of student engagement. I’m happy, with deep gratitude, to recommend their work.