Karuna Care Association will be offering another upcoming course beginning this January 2026, entitled “Nonviolent Communication: Living Bhakti Values in Everyday Interactions.” The course, designed to elevate your everyday interactions, is supported by the teachings of Srila Prabhupada. It explores how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can help us cultivate more empathic and spiritually aligned interactions. Participants will learn practical tools to strengthen relationships within family, community, and service environments, while grounding their communication in Bhakti values.
The course introduces the foundational principles of NVC and their connection to empathy, understanding, and devotional compassion. Students will work on developing self-awareness, recognizing their needs and emotions, and listening to others with genuine care. Special emphasis will be placed on compassionate expression, drawing from the Bhagavad-gita’s teachings on the austerity of speech, and learning to communicate truthfully and respectfully.
Conflict resolution will be approached through the lens of mutual needs and peaceful understanding, offering strategies that promote harmony and cooperation. Sessions will include interactive exercises, small-group discussions, and guided reflections that integrate insights from Vedic teachings. Through these practices, participants will gain tools to support clearer, kinder, and more spiritually grounded communication in daily life.
This course welcomes ISKCON members and others who wish to enhance their communication skills and cultivate more loving, supportive relationships.
Course details:
Course Title: Nonviolent Communication: Living Bhakti Values in Everyday Interactions
Dates: Saturdays – Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7. Break on Feb 14. Feb 21 and 28 (6 sessions)
Timing: 8:30-10:00 am CST
To register, click here.
Our Facilitators
The course will be offered by Sri Radhika Devi Dasi and Yamuna Jivana Dasi, disciples of Romapada Swami. Sri Radhika Devi Dasi is a certified Empathic Communication Trainer and a Nonviolent Communication Certification Candidate. She currently serves as Head of Human Resources for a nonprofit organization and holds both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management.
Yamuna Jivana Das is trained by the Karuna Care Association to provide Compassionate Care and is a skilled mediator. He works as a Director of Engineering for the Chamberlain Group and holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
They live in Naperville, Illinois, where they homeschool their two teenage sons.
Testimonials:
It has been a joy and honour to teach alongside Yamuna Jivan Prabhu and Sri Radhika Mataji at Karuna Care Association. I’ve seen how deeply they listen, how sensitively they respond, and how thoughtfully they address both spoken and unspoken questions. Their work goes beyond education; they nurture emotional resilience and spiritual growth in their students.
I consider both of them to be my own teachers, as I continue to learn from their wisdom, empathy, and presence. I hope many more students have the opportunity to learn under their guidance.
– Devamira das, Calcutta, India
Studying the Drama Triangle and Non-violent Communication with Yamuna Jivana and Sri Radhika Prabhus has been deeply inspiring. Their courses are thoughtfully crafted, blending scriptural pastimes with real-life experience in a warm, inclusive atmosphere. I now feel personally connected with them and trust deeply in the quality of their work.
– Mangala-candrika dasi, Radhadesh
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