Welcome to my page. My name is Dr Shakti and I’m here to guide you into the quiet strength and radiant Presence that lives within each of us. Imagine beginning each day fully awake, opening not only your eyes, but also into a quiet, radiant Presence that rises naturally before the mind stirs. Picture carrying this Presence with you throughout the day, moving as the silent observer, witnessing your thoughts, feelings and actions without losing touch with the calm center within. Every moment becomes an opportunity to live grounded in safety, connected to your inner Self and guided by a strength that flows from within. At the close of the day, fulfillment naturally arises from living in alignment with your highest purpose, from maintaining this awareness and Presence in everything you do. This vision is alive in my heart and it is the path I have dedicated my life to walking, exploring and sharing with others. My journey began as a child, growing up in the Light of Yoga Society Ashram under the guidance of Advanced Yogi Alice Christensen, a close disciple of Kashmir Shavite Master Swami Lakshamjoo and Swami Rama of Ramkunj, Haridwar. Yoga has been part of me as long as I can remember, shaping how I see life and how I live it. Later in life, I pursued Iyengar Yoga and Iyengar Wall Yoga, learning precision, alignment and discipline. This foundation led me to write a book on Wall Yoga, offering a doorway into embodied awareness and a deeper connection with Presence. My academic path then carried me inward. I earned a Ph.D. in Gita Yogas from Yoga Samskrutham University, immersing myself in the wisdom of Vedic scripture and the psychology of union. This study gave me intellectual clarity, a grounding in the principles of conscious living and a deeper understanding of the inner journey that awaits beyond the mind. Everything shifted when I met my Guru, Shri Amrit Desai “Gurudev” of the Tantric-Kundalini Lakulish Lineage. In his Presence, all of my years of study and practice came alive in an instant. He revealed to me the sacred union of Shiva and Shakti within, the eternal dance of Consciousness and life-force energy that is the living Truth of yoga, and through this, I realized that the guru within is not separate from the guru outside. In the presence of Gurudev, the Shakti awakened in me. The outer guru sparked remembrance, while the inner guru sustained realization, until awareness rested naturally in the seamless flow of Consciousness and energy. Through him, the scriptures ceased to be theory on a page and immediately became a living reality, experienced in every breath, movement and moment of Presence. After this awakening, I deepened my practice at the Amrit Yoga Institute, completing certifications in I AM Yoga Nidra, Advanced I AM Yoga Nidra and I AM Yoga Therapy 1 & 2. These teachings allowed me to integrate psychology, energy and Presence on a deeper level, continuing the eternal awakening process and providing tools for guiding others into direct energetic and transformative experiences. At the heart of my teaching is the union of body and mind, the essence of yoga and the core of all sacred teachings. This union is revealed through the Grace of Shakti, the life-force energy that dissolves suffering at its roots. In my work, I combine clarity of scripture and the living transmission of the Lineage, to guide students toward healing, empowerment and awakening. For those seeking a personal journey, I also create Shakti Yoga Nidras tailored to each individual’s unique needs. This path, from early practice to study, to awakening with Gurudev through Gurudev’s teachings and into transformative teaching, is the foundation of Shakti Talks Yoga. I am eternally grateful to Gurudev and wish to share with you the wisdom I have received through the I AM Yoga teachings and my own experiences. This is my invitation for you to join in experiencing Presence, inner transformation and the joy of fully living.