Shiva Yoga draws on ancient yogic traditions, bringing the wisdom of the inner Self into every aspect of life. It enlivens relationships, work, health and spirituality. Among the main practices are yoga, meditation and self-inquiry. Through these practices we learn to directly connect with our own higher Consciousness, which is free, wise and powerful. This contact with the divine energy of our inner Self opens us to self-acceptance, contentment and joy.
Swami Dayananda, the Director of the Adelaide Shiva Yoga Meditation Centre, was initiated into yoga and meditation in the late ’70s by the late siddha master, Baba Muktananda Paramahamsa. She later continued her training under the guidance of Swami Shankarananda. Dayananda is a well-known speaker and writer on yoga and meditation. She is the author of 108 Meditations and other books and is a regular contributor to Australian Yoga Life, Inner Self and publications for the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia (YTAA). She also is a yoga teacher certified by the YTAA.
Swami Shankarananda (Swamiji) is the author of the Australian classic on meditation, Happy for No Good Reason, Consciousness Is Everything: The Yoga of Kashmir Shaivism and other books on the philosophy and practice of yoga. His groundbreaking work on Self-inquiry (and his new book, Self-Inquiry: Using Your Awareness to Unblock Your Life) help meditators cut through emotional blocks, improve communication skills and learn to develop clear and insightful relationships with other people as well as with the divine inner Self. Through his guru, Baba Muktananda, Swamiji is empowered to impart the Shaktipat initiation. He is the director of the Shiva Ashram in Mt Eliza, near Melbourne, amidst a thriving and vibrant spiritual community.
Among the many great beings, we celebrate the teachings of Bhagawan Nityananda, Swami Muktananda, Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Anandamayi Ma, G.I Gurdjieff and revered yogis such as Abhinavagupta, Patanjali, the Buddha, and the sages of the ancient scriptures. Their work is immensely applicable in today's fast-paced and often confusing arenas.
We draw on the practices and disciplines of meditation, yoga, Self-inquiry, reflection and satsang, or the company of others who recognize the power and resonance of spiritual teachings.
You are welcome to come to our programs and join us in investigating the fullness within. |
