Q: You speak of Shakti Energy. How does one access or experience this?
A: Shakti energy is feminine life-force energy-it is kinetic. It is a very high frequency of energy. It is the primordial and very powerful energy which resides, predominantly, in our root chakras-the pelvic floor. It is the energy of manifestation, as, quite literally, it is the first movement of creation. That is what makes it so innately feminine. It is earthy, lively and passionate. I believe that we can manifest miracles while in this energy field. We can feel shakti’s movement within us as well as outside of us, as we are all reflections of the universe. This energy coursing throughout our bodies can feel blissful and even ecstatic…..and did you know that every gland in the body needs ecstatic energy to perform at its best? The goal is to bring Shakti up from the base of the spine to meet Shiva (masculine) energy at the crown. Then an orderly experience of oneness can be felt as we integrate the polarities of our own beings. I teach how to access shakti energy, through the practice of undulating asanas, pranayama, mantras (sounds who’s vibrations awaken consciousness, through chanting) and mudras (hand gestures). It becomes a moving meditation, and the practice will feel very dynamic. When combining all of these dynamic practices together, it is called a kriya, which means ‘action’ . Please see “Sessions” page on my website.
