Bhakti Festival
LOVE, DEVOTION, UNITY
Gabriola Commons • Gabriola Island BC, Canada
July 19, 2025
MISSION STATEMENT
High on Love Bhakti Festival is a collaborative devotional gathering celebrating life in gratitude for our ever-present connection to the Divine. We create an uplifting experience for both practitioners and those who are curious about the Bhakti path of yoga, offering immersion in sacred practices including devotional music, mantra chanting, prayer, and meditation.
2025 LINE-UP
PROSAD FREEMAN
& DAISY LEWIS COWICHAN VALLEY
BHAVANTU SOUND VICTORIA
GURNIMIT SINGH SURREY
ANANDA SALT SPRING ISLAND
LOVE'S TRIANGLE DUNCAN / LADYSMITH
PANDIT TEJOMAYA LASQUETI ISLAND
THEO LOWRY SALT SPRING ISLAND
CHOOSING TO THRIVE DUNCAN
JAMES HAMILTON COWICHAN BAY
GABRIOLA KIRTAN GABRIOLA ISLAND
RISHIMA BAHADOORSINGH NEW WESTMINISTER
Keep an eye out for Updates on Line Up and Schedule!
* Line-up is subject to change as is the potential with all festivals. More artists and facilitators still to be announced.
WHAT IS BHAKTI?
Bhakti means "devotion" or "love" in Sanskrit, stemming from the root word "bhaj" which means "to serve God." As one of yoga's primary paths, Bhakti Yoga guides practitioners toward spiritual liberation through heartfelt devotion to the divine.
The ancient Narada Bhakti Sutra describes bhakti as "the most elevated, pure love for God," a practice that leads to profound peace and spiritual immortality.
Through devotional music, mantra chanting, and prayer, bhakti practitioners cultivate a deep connection with the divine, ultimately seeking union (yoga) with the beloved.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
High on Love Bhakti Festival warmly invites everyone to join in the celebration of life and devotion, regardless of background or experience. Whether you're a dedicated student of Bhakti Yoga or simply curious about the path of divine love, our gathering offers a sacred space to explore mantra chanting, kirtan, prayer, and meditation. Participation in these practices or simply witnessing them is equally welcome, as we unite in gratitude and connection to the Divine.
High on Love's Spiritual Lineage Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we walk an ancient path whose origins come from a culture different from our own ancestral roots. We honor teachers of Indian ancestry, and those from other backgrounds, who have dedicated their lives to sharing their wisdom with countless seekers who walked this path before us and those who journey alongside us.
Our knowledge of yoga is but a drop in a vast ocean of ancient wisdom, millennia deep. Nothing that we know, learn, or share about yoga belongs to us. We are part of a living tradition of teachers and students who continue to practice yogic living, passing on this way of being in the world.
May we know truth. May we know unity. May we know Divine Love.
We are eternally grateful to our lineage of teachers at the Himalayan Institute for their dedication to preserving the authentic teachings of yoga and for embodying the essence of yogic living.
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Stay connected with the heart of the High on Love Bhakti Festival! Follow us on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, featured artists, devotional inspiration, and a taste of the magic we’re weaving together. It’s the best way to stay in the loop and feel the love—before, during, and after the festival.
BROUGHT TO YOU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
We’re honoured to host the High on Love Bhakti Festival at the Gabriola Commons—a community space rooted in sustainability, creativity, and shared care. Part of our proceeds from the festival go directly back to support the Commons, helping nurture the land and uplift the Gabriola Island community. Your presence contributes to a beautiful cycle of devotion, community, and reciprocity.
A portion of all proceeds from this year's festival will also be supporting the Bhakta Bandhav Gurukulam Organization in Vrindavan. This vital nonprofit provides free education, meals, and skills training to marginalized children, helping overcome barriers of illiteracy and inequality. By joining our celebration, you're directly empowering children to build brighter futures regardless of their circumstances.
Contact + Location
Gabriola Commons
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
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High on Love Bhakti Festival is set on the beautiful Gabriola Island, just a short ferry ride from Nanaimo, BC. We recommend arriving the day before and staying through the night to fully enjoy the experience. To help you plan, we’ve included the ferry schedule along with accommodation suggestions to make your stay easy and restful.