Yogis of Ukraine | Bob Degus

Discover a cinematic journey into how Ukrainian women navigate war's devastation, revealing not just practice but presence, resilience, and what remains human when everything collapses.

In the midst of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of Ukrainian women gather for what become the largest Kundalini yoga teacher trainings ever held — remarkably, in a country under active bombardment.

What begins as a chronicle of spiritual practice gradually transforms into something more elemental: an inquiry into how consciousness survives and even thrives under extreme pressure.

Told almost entirely through women’s voices, the film moves from external devastation toward an existential confrontation — ultimately holding the viewer in an unflinching gaze and asking what responsibility follows witnessing.

Resonance of the Human Spirit

A world-class soundtrack, composed and conducted by the extraordinary Sandrine Rudaz connects the power of the film to the emotional journey within.

The incomparable orchestral performance anchors the film, drawing viewers more deeply into its emotional and experiential journey.

Come along for a brief look behind the scenes as the soundtrack is recorded in Budapest, with Sandrine leading the way.

Honoring the Music Behind the Film

The music for Yogis of Ukraine is proudly supported by

Reel Change: Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring, made possible by SESAC and Disney composer, Christophe Beck and administered by New Music USA.

Filmed entirely in Ukraine during the war, this documentary is more than a film—it’s a testament to the power of the human spirit.

This film is not built around technique or ideology but around presence. It moves from visible devastation into what it means to remain conscious when the future is uncertain, and the act of watching becomes a shared responsibility.

This documentary invites a deeper reflection on what remains human in conflict - not only through the women it portrays, but through the act of witnessing itself.

Independently produced and financed, this film was not funded or influenced by the Kundalini Research Institute (K.R.I.), 3HO (Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization), Sikh Dharma International or the Sat Nam Rasayan International School.