As a dedicated student of H.H. Rishi Mahamandeleshwar Shambhavananda, Bhakti has been exposed to traditional meditation techniques passed down through a rich lineage of accomplished meditators. Bhakti was approved to teach meditation by Shambhavananda himself and hopes to clearly communicate and share these ancient teachings in a modern context in an accessible and inspiring way. Bhakti's own practice is the touchstone from which she works to live her entire life experience. Shambhava Meditation focuses on breath awareness and mantra as our two main tools and has been shown to increase mental agility, focus, concentration, and attention span.
In February 2009 she took on a new challenge at the behest of Shambhavananda, to open and lead an ashram. CSGSY is a not-for-profit yoga community dedicated to the practices of Shambhava Yoga and preserving and continuing this amazing tradition. Bhakti is the Board President and Founder of CSGSY and serves as the resident Acharya (teacher) at the ashram.
