Yoga Teachers & Masters of Masters
My journey through the sacred lineages has revealed the path of yoga as a living, unfolding practice. Rooted in Christ’s axis of love, guided by the mindfulness of the Buddha, and inspired by the devotion of Krishna and Bhakti, I have explored awakening energy through the Nātha Yogis and Gorakṣanāth, freedom and celebration with Osho Neo-Sannyas, and the heart of divine love through Sufi mystics. The mysteries of Isis & Osiris illuminated the balance of feminine and masculine energies, while embracing light and shadow with Śhiva & Mahāvidyā revealed the alchemy of inner transformation. Integrating Śhiva Śhakti Yoga, including 114 chakras, I have blended traditional forms—Hatha, Kripalu, Patanjali, Ram Dev, and Kriya Yoga—with modern teachings from Yoga Renew and Yoga Mu in Rishikesh. The blessings of Osho’s dynamic techniques merge seamlessly with Śhiva Śhakti rituals—Śiva Lingam sadhana, Mahāvidyā mantra, yantra, and tantra—creating a daily sadhana that allows me to learn, embody, and compassionately share wisdom, cracking the codes of divine experience and guiding others on their own sacred journey.
Antahkarana – The Inner Instrument of Mind
The Antahkarana is the inner instrument of the mind, composed of Manas (sensory mind), Buddhi (intellect), Ahamkara (ego), and Chitta (memory/consciousness). It receives sensory input, processes thoughts, forms identity, and stores impressions, shaping how we perceive and respond to life. In yoga, understanding and refining the Antahkarana allows the practitioner to observe the mind without being controlled by it, purify mental patterns, and awaken the latent Kundalinī Śakti that flows through the chakras, harmonizing body, mind, and spirit.
Layers of the Mind – Consciousness and Subconsciousness
Human perception arises from multiple layers of mind, from the conscious intellect and sensory mind to the subconscious memory and latent samskaras, and finally to the deep causal or blissful mind. These layers filter reality, creating reactions, desires, and attachments that obscure true awareness. Yoga teaches us to observe these layers without attachment, allowing thoughts, emotions, and egoic patterns to settle, revealing the natural clarity, intuition, and insight that arise when the mind is aligned with inner Śiva–Śakti consciousness.
🔹 Understanding the Process: 8 Limbs of Yoga to Samadhi. The ancient path of Ashtanga Yoga, or the Eight Limbs of Yoga, outlines the evolutionary journey from outer discipline to inner absorption — culminating in Samadhi, the full awakening of consciousness.
Each limb prepares the seeker to embody deeper stages of spiritual integration:
- Yama (ethical disciplines) – Non-violence, truthfulness, restraint — the foundation for inner stability.
- Niyama (inner observances) – Purity, contentment, self-discipline — begins internal alignment.
- Asana (posture) – Prepares the body to be still, strong, and receptive to energy flow.
- Pranayama (breath control) – Awakens subtle energy (prana), calming the mind and purifying channels.
- Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses) – Turning inward, detaching from outer distractions.
- Dharana (concentration) – One-pointed focus, leading the mind toward stillness.
- Dhyana (meditation) – Continuous awareness without effort; the gateway to inner dimensions.
- Samadhi (absorption) – The dissolution of separateness; union with pure being.
Nadis:
- Ida Nadi:
- Associated with the left prong of the Trishul, it represents the lunar energy, the feminine principle, and the parasympathetic nervous system. It is linked to emotions, intuition, and the subconscious mind.
- Pingala Nadi:
- Represented by the right prong, it embodies the solar energy, the masculine principle, and the sympathetic nervous system. It is associated with logic, action, and the conscious mind.
- Sushumna Nadi:
- The central prong, Sushumna, symbolizes the central channel within the spine, where Kundalini energy flows. It is linked to spiritual awakening and the balance of energy within the body.
In Hatha yoga, “sun” (ha) and “moon” (tha) symbolize the balance of opposing energies within the body and mind. Specifically, “ha” represents the sun, symbolizing masculine energy, heat, activity, and strength. “Tha” represents the moon, symbolizing feminine energy, coolness, passivity, and receptivity. Hatha yoga aims to harmonize these dualities through physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and meditation, promoting inner peace and overall well-being.
- Sun (Ha):
- In Hatha yoga, the sun is associated with active, yang energy, often linked to physical exertion, heat, and the right side of the body. It embodies vitality, strength, and the ability to generate warmth and energy.
- Moon (Tha):
- The moon represents passive, yin energy, linked to coolness, calm, and the left side of the body. It embodies receptivity, intuition, and the ability to nurture and replenish.
- Balance:
- Hatha yoga seeks to find equilibrium between these opposing forces. The practice aims to create a state of balance where neither the sun nor moon energy dominates, leading to a more harmonious and integrated state of being.
- Beyond Physical:
- This balance extends beyond physical postures. It encompasses mental and emotional states, striving to harmonize the active mind with the receptive heart, and cultivating a sense of inner peace.
- Ida and Pingala:
- In yogic physiology, the sun and moon are also associated with subtle energy channels called Ida (moon) and Pingala (sun). Hatha yoga techniques aim to regulate these channels, ensuring a balanced flow of energy throughout the body.
Yoga asanas (poses) can be practiced to activate and balance the seven chakras, which are energy centers in the body. Each chakra corresponds to different aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and specific yoga poses can help to align and harmonize these energy centers.
