Flowing with Life
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
Flowing with Life is a school of positive evolution
incorporating heart-centred writing, permaculture, reading groups, men’s circles and more. We also share teachings from Heart Of Living Yoga.
Founded by Vishwam Gurudas Heckert, 2015.
~ All Welcome ~
Hi, I’m Vishwam. I didn’t mean to become the founder of a school. When I went off to university, I thought i was going to become an environmental scientist and use my intellect to save the world. I was such a humble young man! I quickly discovered, not only was I not the scientific genius that I imagined I was, to help change the world I would also need to open to changing myself. And this change, I’ve found with others, comes not from the intellect but from the heart.
And in case you’re wondering, the name Gurudas doesn’t mean I think I’m some kind of guru. If you find anyone who does call themselves that, you might be wise to run away! The Sanskrit word das means servant, and a guru is a kind of teacher. Since everyone and everything in life is a teacher, we could see that gurudas means servant of all. If I may be of service to you, either through what’s already listed on the website or in some other way, please feel free to let me know.
Our Values
We believe that all life is sacred.
By honouring life, including ourselves, we help bring healing to the world.
By listening to our hearts, to each other and to the Earth, we can all thrive together.
We value and nurture cooperation, compassion, dignity, love and kindness in all our relations.
By celebrating the wisdom in all traditions, and the goodness in every heart, we come to realise
We are One.
Weekly Classes
All classes are on a break for the summer and will commence again
23rd September 2025
Tuesdays 11am-12pm Gentle Heart Yoga (live online yoga class)
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm A Wave in the Heart (live online writing group)
Wednesdays NEW TIME 7-8pm Heart Of Living Yoga, Walls Hall, Shetland.
Thursdays 11am-12:30pm Embracing Life (live online writing group)
Some FREE places available for NHS/Social Care staff and striking workers.
Please get in touch to enquire.Flowing with Life supports those who take action
for healthy boundaries, dignity and good living conditions for all.
Upcoming Events
Gift Economy
When we are grounded, centred and balanced, every aspect of our lives improves. Healthy finances, relationships, community and ecosystems all depend on healthy individuals. At Flowing with Life, we offer practical skills combined with spiritual values to support each other to live well. We also understand that sometimes, financial resources are simply not available. If this is the case, please reach out. We may be able to help. Likewise, if you feel you have some to spare and would like to support the work of Flowing with Life, donations are welcome.
Recent Writing
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We actively support charities including
If you wish to support our work with those most in need, please feel free to donate via the button below or contact us for bank details.
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