Jaya Kula

Not Getting What You Want

Shambhavi — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:17:05 +0000

Swami Satyananda's method for working with disciples was: "I give them everything they don't want and nothing they do want." Continue reading →

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Present and Presence

Shambhavi — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:47:54 +0000

Hello, Everyone! Have you ever heard of a book called Tantra: the Play of Awakening? No! Of course not! That’s because it’s my new, soon-to-be-released title. The Play of Awakening will fly into your hands this coming June. The designer … Continue reading →

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Are You My Guru?

Shambhavi — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:14:34 +0000

Recently asked: Do I need permission to take a teacher as my Guru? In direct realization traditions, the student needs to declare that she recognizes the teacher as Guru and wants to be treated as a disciple. The teacher also … Continue reading →

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Navaratri and You

Shambhavi — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:26:57 +0000

Today is the fourth day of Navaratri. During this 10 day festival, we celebrate the wisdom virtues of our lives as they emanate from three of Ma Shakti’s manifestations: Durga, Lakshmi, and Sarasvati. During the first three days, we recognize … Continue reading →

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Addiction and Devotion

Shambhavi — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:52:55 +0000

A talk about addiction and the spiritual path. This audio recording is excerpted from a longer dharma talk (satsang) given by Shambhavi Sarasvati in Portland, Oregon on March 12th, 2012 for the 12-Step Buddhist dharma meeting at the Portland Zen … Continue reading →

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All About Tantra

Shambhavi — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:15:19 +0000

A talk about the heart of direct realization Tantra This audio recording is excerpted from a longer dharma talk (satsang) given by Shambhavi Sarasvati in Portland, Oregon on March 2, 2012 at Yoga Shala Buckman. … Continue reading →

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The Practice of Contentment

Shambhavi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:10:33 +0000

Contentment – the experience of being full and complete – is not so far from you as you may imagine. When you have finished eating a delicious meal, have listened to a beautiful piece of music, have enjoyed any form … Continue reading →

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Sadhana is Play

Shambhavi — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:26:12 +0000

Meditation postures are often difficult to maintain at first. Try to work with your body in a friendly, playful, experimental way. Continue reading →

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Back from India!

Shambhavi — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:52:10 +0000

Check out Jaya Kula and Shambhavi Sarasvati's line up of practical teachings in authentic Tantra and divinatory arts beginning in January 2012. Continue reading →

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Anandamayi Ma in India

Shambhavi — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:57:43 +0000

Follow our pilgrimage to Anandamayi Ma's ashrams and temples in India!. With Jaya Kula and Shambhavi Sarasvati. Continue reading →

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