SIRIOM SINGH
Spiritual teacher, certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, world devotional musician, visual artist, Reiki Master, occupational therapist
Growing up in segregated Philadelphia and having experienced racism and exclusion, SiriOm experienced longing for inner peace and social justice throughout his life. As a practicing yogi he feels compelled to make a difference in the world.
AYALA SHIMELMAN
Certified Empowerment Coach, stress management consultant and hypnotherapist, fiber artist and occupational therapist
Having lived in Israel most of her life, Ayala is familiar with the challenges and the possibilities of living in a diverse yet conflicting community. Her commitment to peace stems out of her strong spiritual world view.
Video courtesy of Essence of Life
Bringing together our different ethnic, cultural and spiritual background, we have dedicated our lives to embracing and teaching diversity as a means to create communication, compassion and peace in the world.
BHAKTI HOUSE OF DEVOTION
Picture courtesy of Wilkinson Media
Bhakti House of Devotion is our home, and is dedicated as a gathering place for a spiritual community that embraced diversity and aims to create peace. Since 2002, we have been going on an annual peace tour to Israel, where we use our skills to connect with, support and service interfaith peace organizations and activists, as well as the general public.
OUR MISSION
Bhakti House of Devotion utilizes yoga, art and music to support and educate individuals and communities about respecting, enhancing and embracing social, ethnic, spiritual and life style diversity as a means to create Peace.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that all people wish to and are entitled to live in peace.
We believe that separation and exclusion are major obstacles to peace.
We believe that embracing diversity is a critical step to creating a lasting and sustainable peace.
We believe that recognizing the similarity behind the differences is a clearing for creating peace.
We see yoga, art and music as universal practices that enhance people’s ability to accept, respect and include others in their lives.
at a peace pilgrimage near Jerusaelm
We take our believes with us on our annual Peace Tours to Israel and Palestine, where we work with interfaith peace organizations, and offer yoga, music and empowerment workshops and events to promote understanding and connection among the diverse groups of Israeli public.
THE 2011 PEACE TOUR LEAVES DECEMBER 3RD