Shakti is the dynamic force animating all of creation, which gives us life and moves the planets in a cosmic dance called “lila.” This universal energy is considered feminine in nature, and is often personified as the Divine Mother or Paravati, the consort of Shiva. Shakti is extremely diverse in nature; it can both be an agent of change and destruction as well as the means to fulfill our desires and dreams. This dynamic power can be experienced both externally and internally.

There are distinctive types of Shakti inside and outside of us that are experienced in different forms and different levels. Para-Shakti is the Shakti working on a cosmic level: the light generated by the sun, the rotation of the planets, heat and other forms of gross energy. Jnana-Shakti is the Shakti of the mind: of thought, wisdom and intuition. Iccha-Shakti is the Shakti of our will, action and intention. Kriya-Shakti is the Shakti of manifestation, creativity, and inspiration. Kundalini-Shakti is the most significant form of Shakti. Seen in nature as electricity and magnetism, Kundalini-Shakti is also the internal hidden Shakti coiled at the base of our spine.

The complementary force to Shakti is Shiva: universal consciousness. Without the animating power of Shakti, Shiva lies asleep. Internally, Shiva resides dormant at the crown chakra. Shakti is described as a coiled serpent of atomic energy at the base of the spine that only outputs the minutest of energy into the body. The path of liberation in yoga is the path of Shakti moving through the nadis (energy channels) and up the seven chakras (energy centers) to be united with Shiva.

Even if our goal is not enlightenment, conscious awareness and cultivation of Shakti can be very beneficial. As you increase the amount of Shakti in your body, your chakras and nadis adjust to contain the additional wattage of Shakti. With your energy system able to accommodate higher amounts of energy, the Kundalini-Shakti then increases its output of Shakti energy in the body. As more Shakti flows in our body, it manifests in its many forms to produce creativity, inspiration, intellect, wisdom and will.

Yoga Theory

Definitions of Yoga
Philosophy of Yoga
4 paths of Yoga
Jnana Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom
Bhakti Yoga: the Yoga of Devotion
8 Limbs of Yoga
(Ashtanga or Raja Yoga)
The Vedas
The 13 Obstacles of Yoga
Unlocking the Mystery of Om
The Power of Mantra
Focusing on a Drishti
The Power of Shakti
Mudras
Moksha and Maya
The 3 Gunas of Nature
The Inward Journey Through the Koshas
The Law of Karma
The Cause of Suffering: The Kleshas
Tantra Yoga Demystified
The Mysterious Kundalini
Tapas - Yogic Will Power

Yoga Practice

Jalandhara Bandha, the Chin or Throat Lock
Uddiyana Bandha, the Abdominal Lock
The Power of Visualization in Asana
Creating Inner Focus with Pratyahara
Breathing in Asana
Letting Go of Attachment
Yogic Secrets to Holiday Bliss

Yoga Therapy

How Yoga Heals
Yoga for Heart Health
Yoga for Tendonitis
Yoga for Osteoporosis
Yoga Therapy for Eating Disorders
Yoga Therapy for Diabetes (Type II)
Yoga Therapy for Scoliosis
Yoga Therapy for Back Pain
Yoga for Menopause
Yoga Therapy for Spinal Stenosis
Yoga for Weight Loss
Emotional Release through Yoga

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