Bhakti Yoga DC

02/22/2026

TIME

Time is always moving. I observe myself moving through time. “Passing time” is a common phrase, yet in truth, time is moving through me—and I have no control over it. Krishna says in the Gita, “Time I am, the destroyer of everything.” I cannot hold on to the moments of joy woven into time, captured only in memory. The mind has the power to slip into the past or construct a so-called future—yet neither is reality....

Gopi blog on Time

02/21/2026

You may have heard the invitation to explore the quest within the question during one of our yoga classes Who are you? Who are you not? 💕🙏

A few words expressing our mission & wider commitment below ⬇

Our Mission : ✨🌟
Bhakti Yoga DC serves to empower individuals with conscious lifestyle practices that transform mind, body and heart. We provide our students an empowering spiritual experience and holistic health care/coaching through dynamic healing yoga, mantra, meditation, kirtan and philosophy delivered within an authentic spiritual community that serves to build deep and loving relationships.

Our Wider Commitment: 🌍
Bhakti Yoga DC is committed to creating a space rooted in dignity, inclusion, and reverence—for our students, our neighbors, and the sacred lineages of yoga itself.
Our building once served as a homeless women’s shelter, and we continue that legacy of service by working closely with individuals experiencing housing insecurity in our local community.

We also recognize that we teach and gather on the ancestral lands of the Nacotchtank (Anacostan) and Piscataway peoples, and that this city is shaped by histories of displacement and forced labor. Rather than offering a decontextualized or commodified version of yoga, we aim to honor its cultural origins and share it in a spirit of devotion and integrity.

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02/19/2026

OCTOBER 2026 INDIA RETREAT 🙏🇮🇳🪷
📍Mayapur & Vrindavan. Doesn’t get much better than this!
❣️We have a special promo going on right now, reach out to Gopi or anyone on the Bhakti Yoga DC team to learn more. Dont miss out!

Visit Mayapur in West Bengal, where a mantra revolution began centuries ago, and Vrindavan and Govardhan, the area where Krishna grew up, and pilgrims continue to gather. This India trip will focus on some of the holiest, most inspiring sites in the country.

Visit Mayapur in West Bengal, where a mantra revolution began centuries ago, and Vrindavan and Govardhan, the area where Krishna grew up and pilgrims continue to gather.

Traveling to India with Gopi is a spiritual, intense, transformative experience! Join her for this heart-opening journey in October.

Link here - https://www.wetravel.com/trips/uncovering-the-mysticism-of-india-gopi-kinnicutt-10640604

02/18/2026

Join us for Satsang tomorrow night!

Tune in online or join us in person, all are welcome. 📿🙏🏽 There will be live music/kirtan prior to the discussion, and free food for all that attend! This weekly community gathering is free to attend 💜

About Satsang ✨
Sat means truth in Sanskrit, and sanga means to come together. Satsang is our weekly gathering to discuss spiritual truths, based on Divinity, the Self and how to integrate greater conscious values into one’s everyday life.

Every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. we will have an open discussion on the philosophy of yoga, combining Sanskrit mantra recitation with ancient scriptural teachings. Allow the wisdom of the yogis and sages from the past to come alive and be made accessible to you, the urban seeker, explorer and practitioner. 🌇

Visit bhaktiyogadc.com for more information, or simply ask one of our studio community members if you have any questions or need support 🙏🏾

02/14/2026

Valentine’s promo for India

Entering the Heart of sacred sound . India Oct 11-23 2026 Vrindavan: Mayapur: Govadhana. Across the land, temple bells ring and sacred chanting echoes through the streets. Cymbals and drums resound in the distance, calling the soul toward its quest for life and the exploration of love. Gopi will not be taking you on a tourist’s journey, but that of a pilgrim....

INDIA VALENTINES PROMO

02/11/2026

A Cry for Love or Act of Love

Learning to sit with pain—whether physical or emotional—is a profound challenge. Emotional pain can be especially difficult to endure because, unlike physical pain, it’s easier to try and escape from it. Today, I sat by the dining room window, hoping the clouds would part and let the sun stream in. I long for the external brightness to lift my spirits, just as I hope the inner cloud of depression will clear, offering me insight and hope....

Gopi Blog: A cry for love or Act of love

01/26/2026

Happy birthday Gopi! 💛 You mean so much to so many. You are a teacher, a leader, a friend, and a mentor. Your devotion inspires so many of us and is a beating heart of Bhakti Yoga DC. 🙏🏽

We love you and hope that you have a wonderful birthday!

01/22/2026

I noticed myself wanting his situation, having endured so many years of struggle and survival. As my mind drifted toward comparison, I paused and reminded myself: the other man’s grass always seems greener.

Perhaps his grass is greener. Maybe he planted those seeds lifetimes ago, while I am still planting mine. I smiled, reflecting on the ongoing dance between destiny and free will that often occupies my thoughts. We are all dealt a hand of cards at birth. How we play that hand matters. It isn’t all luck. There are choices to be made with wisdom, discernment, and care—even when we don’t know what the next card will be.

http://gopiyoga.com/2026/01/22/the-other-mans-grass-is-greener/

12/23/2025

BYDC HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ❤️

'Tis the season for travel, vacations, and holiday observances. 'Tis also (and ALWAYS!) the season for yoga - but check the schedule before you head to the studio, as we have canceled a few classes over the next couple of weeks, and are closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25.
Link here - https://www.bhaktiyogadc.com/class-schedule

Happy Holidays from the team at BYDC! We've loved practicing and exploring with you this year... and look forward to more adventures in 2026.

(& don't forget, we're marking the new year with two powerful workshops: Agni Namaskar Fire Practice with Kirsten 12/31 at 5 pm,
Link here - https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/bhaktiyogadc?k_class=483051&k_class_tab=58341

and New Year, Clear Vision: A Yoga & Vision Board Workshop on Sun., 1/3 with Ethan and Lauren!)
Link here - https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/bhaktiyogadc?k_class=589849&k_class_tab=58341

12/22/2025

DC community & beyond! Special announcement, our 2026 200 HR YTT begins soon🥁 Registion is open for just a few more weeks, come talk to us if you are interested 🫶🏽🌟👏🏽✨

The unique BYDC approach is grounded in yoga philosophy, anchoring you in an authentic lineage as you dive deep into anatomy and asana. This experience is designed not only for those interested in teaching yoga, but also for those looking to develop a meaningful personal practice.

Link here to learn more — https://www.bhaktiyogadc.com/200-hr-ytt

12/21/2025

Just announced our 2026 pilgrimage to India, this year to Mayapur in West Bengal! This in a kirtan immersion and heart opening expereince you won't want to miss 🙏🇮🇳🪷

Visit Mayapur in West Bengal, where a mantra revolution began centuries ago, and Vrindavan and Govardhan, the area where Krishna grew up, and pilgrims continue to gather. This India trip will focus on some of the holiest, most inspiring sites in the country.

Traveling to India with Gopi is a spiritual, intense, transformative experience! Join her for this heart-opening journey in October.

Link here - https://www.wetravel.com/trips/uncovering-the-mysticism-of-india-gopi-kinnicutt-10640604

12/20/2025

Portugal Retreat, Summer 2026 💙

In today’s society, the sacred feminine longs to be embodied. The world is in need of her qualities—intuition, compassion, receptivity, creativity, and deep presence—to bring balance to what is happening around us. Without these, we see the scales tip toward force, speed, and disconnection. The sacred feminine is the gentle yet powerful reminder that life is not only about striving and achieving, but also about listening, nurturing, and honoring the rhythms of the heart and the earth.

This is why Gopi has become so passionate about creating and holding women’s retreats. These retreats are sacred containers where we remember our wholeness, reclaim our voices, and awaken the wisdom already within us. Together, we plant seeds of resilience and beauty, water them with community and shared intention, and allow them to grow into offerings we can carry back into the world. In this way, our time together becomes not just a retreat, but a ripple of healing that extends far beyond ourselves.

📆 June 28 - July 5, 2026
Join Gopi & Shannon for a Women’s Yoga Retreat in Coastal Portugal �
Over seven nourishing days, we will weave together daily yoga, breathwork, sacred rituals, creative exploration, and reflective time in nature. Whether walking the nearby beaches at sunrise, gathering for sunset circles, or resting in silence under the stars, this retreat is your time—to reconnect, recharge, and rise into your essence.

Let Portugal’s wild beauty hold you. Let your spirit be stirred by the salt air. Let your body feel free, grounded, and alive again. 🌊

Save your spot here - https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-conscious-she-a-women-s-yoga-retreat-in-portugal-gopi-kinnicutt-00310423