Shruti
A queer-inclusive art house for devotional music lovers
Overview
We believe the divine is something to be experienced and realised - not received as dogma. Sacred sound and devotional music are paths back to our personal connection with the divine, and help us become instruments through which our creative gifts can flow.
We host sound and music gatherings, online and in London, led by devotional singers and nāda yoga practitioners.
Our regular events are open to everyone who practises sound, mantra or devotional music. We also hold occasional gatherings just for queer and trans+ folks.
For those who are ready to take their devotion further, we help publish new devotional art - music, films, books, games and more, with aligned artists who keep all their rights.
To publish with us, contact support@shruticollective.com.
Our Events
Sunday Kirtans (queer and trans+ only)
Join us every other Sunday for an online trans+ community check-in and kirtan. A chance to receive care, connect with trans+ folks from across the world and share sacred sound together.
Events are by-donation. Sign-up to our newsletter to learn about new events.
Sacred 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 singer or musician, who shares practical insights and tips with the community.
Open to all folks - this is a queer and trans+ inclusive space.
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
Our Team
Frequently Asked Questions
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Shruti is run by queer and trans+ folk. We are working to build 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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