Shruti
A queer-inclusive sound yoga and arts community
Overview
Many spiritual traditions have erased the history and voices of queer people.
Shruti is a sacred sanctuary where we can remember and reclaim our ancient voice.
We host sacred sound events led by devotional singers, sound healers and nāda yoga practitioners. Some events and services are for queer folks only, while others are open to allies.
We believe the divine is something to be experienced and realised - not followed through religious dogma.
Sacred sound and music and are paths through which Shruti community members can remember their own divinity.
Our Services
Sunday kirtans (trans+ only)
Join us every other Sunday for an online trans+community check-in and kirtan. A chance to receive community care and connect with trans+ folks from across the world, sharing sacred sound and some much needed joy.
Events are by-donation.
Sacred Sound Rising (London)
A peer network for new and emerging sacred sound practitioners to connect and practice together.
We welcome those working with voice, mantra, kirtan, and sound healing in all forms, to join us for our drop-in practice sessions.
This is a queer inclusive space, rooted in respect, care, and shared exploration.
Shruti: Rooted in Yoga Wisdom
Our work is informed by ancient yoga traditions including Bhakti (loving devotion), Karma (selfless action) and Nāda yoga (sound).
For queer folks and allies…
interested in sacred sound, personal growth and creative expression
who desire gentle, structured support from group facilitators who can hold nuance, uncertainty, and mixed feelings.
who want to be in a shared community, respecting others’ experiences, and keeping what’s shared confidential.
Not for if you…
are looking for a debate about whether queer and trans+ people should exist, or a platform for anti‑trans views; we are a gender‑affirming, queer‑respecting space.
are in acute crisis (e.g. active self‑harm, suicidal intent, psychosis) and need urgent or ongoing clinical mental‑health care.
need medical or legal advice.
"Shruti was born out of a desire to see queer people share music and devotional sound with friends and allies.”
Shay, co-founder of Shruti
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Shruti is run by queer and trans+ folk. We are working to build an inclusive space - some of our events and services are queer and trans+ only, while others are open to allies.
-
Some of our events are by-donation, while others are ticketed (sliding scale prices), depending on hosting costs.
We are grateful for any financial donations you can make to support our work: https://shorturl.at/iKCJR
-
We take your privacy and confidentiality seriously.
Shruti Collective uses secure platforms and follows UK data protection standards, including GDPR. We only collect the information necessary to provide our services, and we never sell your data.
Community spaces are moderated, and we ask all members to respect one another’s privacy. You can keep your camera off during sessions. We will never publish photos on social media without your consent first.
We ask all members to sign a confidentiality agreement and encourage members to share at a level that feels safe for them.
If you have specific questions about data handling or safeguarding, please contact us directly.
-
To leave Shruti, simply unsubscribe from our emails or email our team at support@shruticollective.com and we will offboard you.
Community Safeguarding
Shruti is not a replacement for professional therapy. Our community agreements include respect for others, optional cameras during online events, and not pressuring others to adopt labels. We will never share your personal data.
Follow Us On Instagram
