Shruti Collective
A women and non-binary led devotional music community
Overview
We believe the divine is something to be experienced and realised - not received as dogma. Devotional art and music are ways to become instruments of the divine, letting our unique creative gifts flow through us.
Shruti is a sacred sanctuary for women, non-binary folks and allies, to connect spiritually through devotional music and art gatherings, online and in the UK. Our events are sober and queer and trans+ inclusive.
Our aim is to use devotional sound, music and art to build bridges between people and cultures that are separated by labels and borders, by working with inclusive, community-orientated musicians.
We invite devotional music from global mystical traditions, from kirtan and Buddhist mantra, to Sufi qawwali music and modern twists on bhajans, mantra and more.
Community Offerings
Shruti Choir
A peer community for women and non-binary devotional musicians and singers, where we can support one another's journeys, co-host events together, and amplify our music and work - so more people can discover the power of devotional music for themselves.
We host networking events, podcast-style interviews, and provide opportunities for members to showcase their gifts at events across the UK.
This is a queer and trans+ inclusive group.
Shruti Sound Circle (London)
A peer community for new and emerging sound practitioners to connect and practice together. We welcome all levels of experience working with voice, sound, mantra, kirtan, sound healing and devotional music.
Where possible, we spotlight an experienced musician, who shares their wisdom with the community.
This is a queer and trans+ inclusive space, open to all folks, with discounts for Shruti Choir members.
Sunday Kirtans (queer and trans+ only)
Join us on Sunday’s for an online queer and trans+ community check-in and kirtan. A chance to receive care, connect with folks from across the world and share kirtan together.
Events are by-donation. Register here and sign-up to our newsletter for announcements.
Our work is informed by ancient yoga traditions including Bhakti (loving devotion), Karma (selfless action) and Nāda yoga (sound).
Shruti: Rooted in Yoga Wisdom
For those…
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 spaces with friends and allies.”
Shay, co-founder of Shruti
Our Team
Frequently Asked Questions
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Shruti is led by queer and trans+ people and we are building an inclusive space - some of our events and services are for queer and trans+ people only, while others are open to everyone!
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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
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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.
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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.
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