Devamrita Swami Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

Shape the program strategy for Mantra Lounge events while simultaneously acting as a spiritual mentor and guide for the staff. Keynote speaker at university programs organized around Philadelphia such as University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University, University of Delaware, Philadelphia University, Penn State University and others. I am spearheading the farm-city integration project for the urban center.

Hammilton, New Zealand

Directing the strategy for Mantra Lounge meditation programs and Vegan lunches. Training and counselling the organizing team on how to provide lifestyle engineering guidance to the team.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Pioneered the effort to build an urban meditation center in Wellington that has evolved over the years into a multifaceted organization with meditation workshops, vegan cooking classes, daily vegan lunch programs at universities, farming projects, spiritual living programs (ashrams) and lifestyle engineering workshops that are empowering the youth to make a positive difference in their lives and communities. The farming and cow (animals) protection sanctuaries now offer WWOOFing opportunities to guests and a safe environment to explore a healthy relation with the planet. Providing lifestyle guidance to a dynamic team of over 100-150 volunteers who are the energizing force of the operations of this expansive project.

Melbourne, Australia

Team mentor and spiritual guide to the Mantra Lounge team in Melbourne that brings vegan meals to the city residents and provides evening meditation workshops. Keynote speaker at special events organized by Mantra Lounge at different universities. The project is instrumental in hosting vegan meals for recent programs at Melbourne University that have been attended by over 500 guests.

Greater Atlanta Area

Developing an urban meditation program for Atlanta residents, especially university students. Besides regular programs at the Self Discovery Center, Mantra Lounge works to host free meditation, yoga and philosophy workshops at universities like Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Spelman College and Emory University.

International

A leader and swami in the Krishna tradition of monks who travel around the world to inspire and facilitate the spiritual journey of it's members and guests. Responsible for guiding the overall management and spiritual standards for centers and projects in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Pennsylvania.

Port Royal, Pennsylvania Area

Driving the environmental and agricultural strategy for the only USDA recognized cruelty-free dairy in North America. With a goal of caring for the cows and the land, our team has implemented strategies for forest regeneration and land conservation. The push for renewable energy sources has initiated projects for implementation of solar panels, water power turbines and innovative new projects like implementing oxen power units. Besides being an agricultural wonderland and cutting-edge environment conservation hub, it is the home to an intentional meditation community that hosts several spiritual workshops and retreats for students and professionals.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Authored several books that provide a contemporary look at the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita and other yoga texts. These books look at contemporary challenges like the search and pursuit of happiness from the dual lens of spiritual and modern scientific and behavioral knowledge. The latest book Hiding in Unnatural Happiness probes our approach to fulfillment and progress, and recommends another road, less traveled but timeless.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Guides the content creation and marketing strategy for the Enough magazine and regularly publishes articles about the the quest for genuine meaning, purpose and happiness . While seeking to present a contemporary perspective on two principal Vedic texts—the widely popular Bhagavad-Gita and the lesser-known Shrimad Bhagavatam, I also guide other budding writers/artists to provide similar perspectives on the challenges that face our world today.

Auckland, New Zealand

Managing Director, team mentor and spiritual guide for the Loft which is a dynamic program of great yoga classes, philosophy workshops, vegan cooking classes and meditation gatherings. Designed unique work-live programs for budding yoga practitioners where they can engage their various talents in bringing these programs to the city residents. Facilitates regular workshops and vegan food distribution programs at the local universities to give students a taste and chance to explore a lifestyle of higher consciousness.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Team mentor to the Vegan Cafe and meditation lounge staff for over 15 years. Helping to guide a program strategy for evening meditation workshops hosted by the cafe and design specialized workshops to present knowledge of higher consciousness to guests.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

A beautiful retreat center and eco-farming community that has hosted several retreats and WWOOFing projects over the years for young volunteers from around the globe. The center is founded on strong spiritual principles and offers deep meditation programs for visitors enabling them to build their spiritual toolkit. The team cultivates various organic vegetables and provides a sanctuary space and home for cows.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Team mentor for a budding project in Cape Town which provides weekly meditation workshops and philosophy discussions through Yoga Lounge. Coaching and training the young team in ancient yoga knowledge as presented in the Bhagavad Gita.

Toronto, Canada Area

Planned and directed the setup of this urban yoga lounge program in Toronto to facilitate spiritual development programs for university students, yoga enthusiasts and young professionals. Designed and delivered cutting edge workshops at Rotman School, University of Toronto, Ryerson University, OCAD U, George Brown College and York University. Invited by top yoga schools like Mokhsa Yoga and Yoga Sanctuary to their downtown locations to inspire their teams. Corporations like Lulu lemon, TVA and Chartered Management accountants of Toronto invited me for workshops on spiritual accounting, Earth consciousness and vegetarianism.

Bachelor'S Degree, American Studies Interdisciplinary Major

High School