# Big Shakti ## About **URL:** https://www.bigshakti.com **By:** Jayne Stevenson ## Pages - [Dreamwork Consultation](https://www.bigshakti.com/dreamwork-consultation): Dreamwork Consultation with Jayne Stevenson. Reconnect with your creativity, vitality, and inner wisdom as you experience the transformative benefits of healing and dreamwork sessions. - [The Three Nidras](https://www.bigshakti.com/three-nidras): Meditations for the Three Nidras: Yoga Nidra, Chakra Nidra, Prana Nidra. Access powerfully relaxing, healing and enlightening techniques from ancient wisdom traditions. 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Not sure which level you are at? Read for examples of yoga meditation courses, lectures & guided meditations at each level to see which teachings suit your level. - [Foundation Learning](https://www.bigshakti.com/foundation-learning): Whether you're taking your first steps into the calming world of Yoga Nidra, seeking deep relaxation techniques, or exploring the energising realms of Yoga Tantra, our carefully curated resources are designed to guide you at a gentle pace. - [Yogic Management of Asthma and Diabetes](https://www.bigshakti.com/books/yogic-management-of-asthma-and-diabetes) - [Links](https://www.bigshakti.com/links) - [Intermediate Learning](https://www.bigshakti.com/intermediate-learning): Your next chapter in the journey of self-discovery and enhancement. Big Shakti intermediate-level learning products delve deeper into the transformative world of Yoga Meditation, Yoga Breathing, Yoga Nidra, Chakra Nidra, Yoga Tantra and beyond. - [Yoga Nidra](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-nidra): Access the most powerfully relaxing, healing and enlightening techniques from ancient wisdom traditions while lying in states of deep rest and relaxation: Chakra Nidra & Yoga Nidra - [Student Reviews](https://www.bigshakti.com/student-reviews) - [Advanced Learning](https://www.bigshakti.com/advanced-learning): Advanced Learning includes Yoga Courses & Meditations on chakras, mantras and yantras. Deepen your spiritual practice with Chakra & Kundalini Sādhana. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.bigshakti.com/privacy-policy) - [Free Introduction to Dreamwork Lecture](https://www.bigshakti.com/free-dreamwork-lecture): Unlock the mysteries of your subconscious and transform your dreams into a tool for personal growth. This free Dreamwork lecture teaches how to interpret your dreams, uncover hidden insights, and harness their power to enhance your waking life. - [Healing Sessions with Jayne Stevenson](https://www.bigshakti.com/consultations/healing-sessions): Healing and Dream Sessions with Jayne Stevenson. Reconnect with your creativity, vitality, and inner wisdom as you experience the transformative benefits of healing and dreamwork sessions. - [Subscribe](https://www.bigshakti.com/subscribe): Get Big Shakti updates, insights, invitations, meditations, podcast, and more when you subscribe to our newsletter. 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Understand the interplay between consciousness, mind, and emotions to cultivate balance and insight. A Transformational Online Workshop with Dr. Swami Shankardev Saraswati - [Books](https://www.bigshakti.com/books): Big Shakti Yoga Books: 'Diets for Doshas,' 'Yoga for Digestion,' 'Yoga on Hypertension,' and 'Yogic Management of Asthma & Diabetes.' Available on Amazon. - [Yoga Psychology Course Bundle](https://www.bigshakti.com/course/yoga-psychology-course-bundle) - [Meditation: Yoga Nidra to Reduce Worry and Anxiety](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-nidra-meditation-reduce-anxiety): Yoga Nidra Meditation to Reduce Worry and Anxiety for Deep Relaxation and Inner Exploration. Experience profound relief from worry and anxiety with this specialized Yoga Nidra practice. 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Find out more about him... - [Therapeutic Meditation Bundle for Psychological Wellbeing](https://www.bigshakti.com/meditations/therapeutic-meditation-bundle): learn the 6 Essential Meditation Techniques for Healing & Higher Consciousness from Big Shakti's Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati & Jayne Stevenson - [Yoga Psychology and Yoga Psychotherapy Course](https://www.bigshakti.com/course/yoga-psychology-and-psychotherapy) - [Shop](https://www.bigshakti.com/shop): Browse Big Shakti's Online Shop of Yoga Teachings ~ Yoga Meditations, Yoga Courses, Yoga Books, Yoga Lectures. - [Meditation: Ajapa Japa - Breath, Mantra, Consciousness](https://www.bigshakti.com/meditations/ajapa-japa) - [Chakra Nidra](https://www.bigshakti.com/chakra-nidra): Access the most powerfully relaxing, healing and enlightening techniques from ancient wisdom traditions while lying in states of deep rest and relaxation: Chakra Nidra & Yoga Nidra - [Free Ujjayi Pranayama Course](https://www.bigshakti.com/course/free-ujjayi-course): Get instant access to Big Shakti's Free Ujjayi Pranayama Course to instantly calm and ground yourself. 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Yoga Nidra, Yoga Tantra, Yoga Meditation, Yoga Breathing, Yoga Psychology, Pranic Healing, Chakra Meditation - [Yoga of Mental Health](https://www.bigshakti.com/workshops): Yoga of Mental Health Workshops ~ Big Shakti Yoga Health, Yoga Healing & Yoga Therapy - [Home](https://www.bigshakti.com/): Online Courses & Meditations in Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Tantra, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Chakra Meditations, Prana Healing, Ujjayi Pranayama, Ajapa Japa, Healing, Kundalini ## Blog - [Yoga-Informed Psychotherapy: A Yogic Approach to Healing the Mind](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/yoga-informed-psychotherapy-healing-the-mind) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 21, 2026) - [A New Lens on Time: Arabic Astrology, Solar Return, and the Fruits of the Year](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/arabic-astrology-solar-return) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 14, 2026) - [Understanding Shadow Symbols for Inner Inquiry](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/understanding-shadow-symbols-for-inner) by eMag (Jun 7, 2026) - [eMag ~ Vedic Astrology, Manta Yoga, Sankalpa](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/vedic-astrology-mantra-yoga-sankalpa) by eMag (Jun 1, 2026) - [What is Mantra Yoga?](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/what-is-mantra-yoga) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 28, 2026): Discover what Mantra Yoga is, how sacred sound transforms the mind and body, and how mantra practice supports healing, focus, and inner growth. - [The Layers of Yoga Psychology](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/the-layers-of-yoga-psychology) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 25, 2026): Yoga psychology is inner work that unfolds in stages - a layered process - from stabilising the nervous system, to understanding the architecture of the mind, to deepening awareness of consciousness itself. - [The Foundations of Yoga Psychology](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/the-foundations-of-yoga-psychology) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 18, 2026): Yoga psychology is not a trend. It is a living science of consciousness. Whether you begin with a single course or undertake a deeper immersion, the essential principle remains the same: Steady practice. Clear understanding. Gradual integration. - [Podcast Ep. 25 ~ Yoga Informed Therapist Interview - Dr Swami Shankardev](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/25-yoga-informed-therapist-interview) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 12, 2026): He describes how he integrates yoga not as an add-on to conventional care but as a complete parallel system: Sāmkhya philosophy as the theoretical foundation, pranayama, mantra therapy, chakra work, and Jungian depth psychology as the practical tools, all applied to the individual's specific constitution, temperament, and stage of development. - [When the Mind is Unsettled - A Yogic View of Mental Health](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/when-the-mind-is-unsettled-a-yogic-view) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 11, 2026): Exploring how specific techniques can be applied to support regulation, clarity, and stability. Because understanding is only the beginning. What changes the system is practice. - [eMag ~ Meditation and the Mind](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/meditation-and-the-mind) by eMag (May 4, 2026) - [ Chakras, Kundalini and the Regulation of the Mind](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/chakras-kundalini-mind-regulation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 1, 2026) - [eMag ~ Mental Health & Yoga Psychology](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/mental-health-yoga-psychology) by eMag (Apr 15, 2026) - [A Meaningful Journey: Reflections on Human Consciousness Across Time and Culture](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/meaningful-journey-reflections-human-consciousness) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Mar 30, 2026): A reflective exploration of travel, symbolism, and yoga psychology, revealing how human consciousness connects across time, culture, and geography through shared patterns of the mind. - [eMag ~ Ayurveda, Yoga Psychology, Shadow Work, Samskaras](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/ayurveda-yoga-psychology-shadow-samskaras) by eMag (Mar 15, 2026) - [Samskāras Explained: The Yogic Psychology of the Subconscious Mind](https://www.bigshakti.com/samskaras-explained-the-yogic-psychology-of-the-subconscious-mind) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 26, 2026): Have you ever wondered why you keep responding to life in the same way, even when you know a different response would serve you better? Why does anxiety rise in familiar situations long after the original threat is gone? Why do certain relationships, habits, or emotional patterns seem almost impossible to change, no matter how much you understand them? - [The Inherited Life: Finding Sacred Legacy in a World of Endless Choice](https://www.bigshakti.com/the-inherited-life-finding-sacred-legacy) by Jayne Stevenson (Feb 23, 2026): In a world that prizes radical freedom and the power to "reinvent ourselves," we often overlook the hidden cost of being unmoored from our roots. - [eMag ~ Build Emotional Resilience and Inner Strength](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/build-emotional-resilience-inner-strength) by eMag (Feb 15, 2026) - [eMag ~ Cleansing, Energy, and Conscious Renewal](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/cleansing-energy-and-conscious) by eMag (Feb 1, 2026) - [eMag ~ Mantras and Mental Health](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/mantras-and-mental-health) by eMag (Jan 15, 2026) - [eMag ~ Consciously Connecting To Your Life Force](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/consciously-connecting-to-your-life) by eMag (Jan 1, 2026) - [eMag ~ Yoga As Living Reality](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/yoga-as-living-reality) by eMag (Dec 1, 2025) - [Teaching Prana with Clarity - foundations, cues, and class applications](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/teaching-prana-foundations) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Nov 15, 2025) - [eMag ~ Resting into Clarity: Relaxation as the Seed of Vision](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/resting-into-clarity-relaxation) by eMag (Nov 1, 2025) - [eMag ~ Free of Grasping and Pushing: Attuned to the Deeper Rhythms of Life](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/free-of-grasping-and-pushing) by eMag (Oct 1, 2025) - [eMag ~ From Suffering to Wholeness: The Path of Yoga Therapy](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/from-suffering-to-wholeness-with-yoga-therapy) by eMag (Sep 1, 2025) - [eMag ~ The Shadow Revisited](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/the-shadow-revisited) by eMag (Aug 1, 2025) - [Podcast Ep. 24 ~ What are Mantras](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/24-what-are-mantras) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 18, 2025): Mantras are far more than simple words that induce states of relaxation, though they do calm the mind and help to balance turbulent emotions. Mantras are powerful sound vibrations and universal psychic forces accessible to anyone - [The Therapeutic Journey: Integrating Mantra, Meditation, and Self-Inquiry](https://www.bigshakti.com/therapeutic-journey-mantra-meditation-self-inquiry) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 31, 2025) - [10 Mantras for Anxiety: Calming the Inner Storm Through Sacred Sound](https://www.bigshakti.com/mantras-for-anxiety) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 30, 2025): 10 suggested mantras that have been used for centuries to ease anxiety, fear, and restlessness. Choose one that resonates with you and commit to it for several weeks. - [The Role of Sanskrit in Healing: Why Language Matters in Mantra](https://www.bigshakti.com/the-role-of-sanskrit-in-healing-mantra) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 28, 2025) - [Mantra as Medicine: A Yogic Approach to Psychological Resilience](https://www.bigshakti.com/mantra-as-medicine-for-psychological-resilience) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 26, 2025) - [Trauma and the Energy Body: Using Yogic Tools to Heal Deep Wounds](https://www.bigshakti.com/yogic-tools-to-heal-trauma) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 24, 2025) - [Mantra and the Subconscious Mind: Reprogramming Old Patterns](https://www.bigshakti.com/mantra-and-the-subconscious-mind-reprogramming) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 22, 2025): How mantra becomes a powerful therapeutic tool to transform the mind and liberate energy trapped in old, maladaptive mental patterns. - [How Mantra Therapy Supports Emotional Healing](https://www.bigshakti.com/how-mantra-therapy-supports-emotional-healing) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 20, 2025): One of the most effective tools for restoring connection is mantra therapy, the practice of using sacred sound to recalibrate the mind and nervous system. - [Podcast Ep. 23 ~ Yoga Day Sydney 2025 Interview - Dr Swami Shankardev and Janie Larmour](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/23-yoga-day-sydney-2025-interview-swami-shankardev) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 1, 2025): Welcome to this episode of Big Shakti’s podcast, an interview with Dr Swami Shankardev by Janie Larmour, the organizer of Yoga Day Sydney, which will be held at Sydney Boys' High on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. - [Hanuman Jayanti: The Power of Devotion in Action](https://www.bigshakti.com/hanuman-jayanti-the-power-of-devotion-in-action) by Jayne Stevenson (Apr 10, 2025): Each year on Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated this year on April 12, we’re invited to remember something most modern minds forget: Devotion is a power beyond sentimentality. It’s prana in action. It's breath is directed by love. - [eMag ~ East meets West for Mental Health](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/east-meets-west-for-mental-health) by eMag (Apr 1, 2025) - [Podcast Ep. 22 ~ Beyond Suffering - Eastern Wisdom Traditions as Maps to Mental Wellness](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/22-beyond-suffering-eastern-wisdom-traditions-maps-mental-wellness) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Apr 1, 2025): In this podcast episode, we discuss how ancient Indian philosophical systems—Sāmkhya, Vedānta, Yoga, and Tantra—serve as powerful maps of consciousness, maps of wholeness, that can revolutionize your approach to mental health and personal growth. - [Mental Health: A Holistic Perspective](https://www.bigshakti.com/mental-health-a-holistic-perspective) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Mar 12, 2025): Integrating Eastern wisdom and modern psychology can enhance mental health and well-being. Explore the ancient insights of Sāṁkhya philosophy, the therapeutic benefits of Yoga Psychology, and practical techniques for emotional resilience, clarity, and balance. - [eMag ~ Mental Health](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/mental-health) by eMag (Mar 1, 2025) - [Yoga Therapy Reimagined: Merging East and West](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-therapy-reimagined-merging-east-and-west) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 26, 2025): At Big Shakti, we approach yoga therapy as the yoga of medicine, a union, and integration of the best of Eastern and Western systems of healing. Yoga therapy bridges Eastern and Western medicine for physical, mental, and spiritual health. It combines yoga tantra and Ayurveda to overcome karmic challenges and achieve holistic wellness. - [Podcast Ep. 21 ~ Understanding Mental Health Through Samkhya Philosophy](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/21-understanding-mental-health-though-samkhya) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 25, 2025): Our first workshop is on Samkhya, the oldest and most fundamental of Indian philosophical systems. It provides the theoretical foundation for yoga therapy and all major schools of Indian thought. It offers a sophisticated map of human consciousness, precisely describing how the universe and human experience arise from the interaction between pure consciousness (Purusha) and primordial nature (Prakriti). - [Subtle Ways Stress Sneaks Up on You (And What To Do About It)](https://www.bigshakti.com/subtle-ways-stress-sneaks-up-on-you) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 24, 2025): Stress isn’t always obvious—it can creep in through fatigue, brain fog, and even mindless scrolling. Learn how to spot hidden stress and practical yogic strategies to restore balance and resilience. - [Integrative Medicine for Mental Health: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being](https://www.bigshakti.com/integrative-medicine-for-mental-health) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 8, 2025): How integrative medicine supports mental health with a holistic approach, combining modern treatments, yoga, meditation, nutrition, and personalized care for total well-being. - [How Yoga Tantra Supports Deep Inner Healing and Mental Well-Being](https://www.bigshakti.com/how-yoga-tantra-supports-deep-inner-healing) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 6, 2025): Read how Yoga Tantra supports deep inner healing and mental well-being by balancing energy, regulating emotions, and enhancing self-awareness through breathwork, meditation, and chakra psychology. - [eMag ~ Yoga Nidra & Prana Nidra](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/yoga-nidra) by eMag (Feb 1, 2025) - [Finding Calm: How Yoga Nidra Can Help You Reduce Anxiety](https://www.bigshakti.com/how-yoga-nidra-helps-reduce-anxiety) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jan 31, 2025): How Yoga Nidra can help reduce anxiety by calming the nervous system, balancing emotions, and promoting deep relaxation. Learn its benefits and techniques for stress relief. - [Recovering from Stressful Times with Yoga Nidra and Prana Nidra](https://www.bigshakti.com/recovering-from-stressful-times-with-yoga-nidra) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jan 29, 2025): How Yoga Nidra and Prana Nidra can help you recover from stress, restore energy, and find inner peace. Learn techniques for relaxation, healing, and resilience. - [Deep Inner Restoration with Yoga Nidra & Prana Nidra](https://www.bigshakti.com/deep-inner-restoration-with-yoga-nidra) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jan 28, 2025) - [Yoga Nidra and Prana Nidra Guided Meditations](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-nidra-prana-nidra-guided-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jan 25, 2025): The Yoga Nidra and Prana Nidra Bundle contains three lectures, all of our Yoga Nidra relaxation-based guided meditations, and Prana Nidra, a powerful guided healing meditation performed in the lying position. The bundle guides you progressively through increasingly subtle layers of relaxation and awareness. - [Yoga Nidra and Prana Nidra: What They Are and How They Help](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-nidra-and-prana-nidra-what-they-are) by eMag (Jan 25, 2025): While Yoga Nidra and Prana Nidra sound similar, they each offer unique benefits. Yoga nidra is primarily focused on creating a deeply relaxed state. Prana Nidra is more dynamic because it involves working directly with prana. - [Podcast Ep. 20 ~ Evoking Emotions in Yoga Nidra](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/20-evoking-emotions-in-yoga-nidra) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jan 24, 2025): Chronic, unresolved stress creates an imbalance between the self-aware, rational, decision-making, and problem-solving pre-frontal cortex and the emotion and memory-controlling amygdala and hippocampus. Yoga and meditation can restore normal function, build stronger neural architecture, and optimize brain function in the final phase of mastery. - [eMag ~ Life Force & Intention Setting](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/prana-life-force) by eMag (Jan 1, 2025) - [Podcast Ep. 19 ~ How Stress Wrecks Your Brain and What to Do About It](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/19-how-stress-wrecks-your-brain-and-what-to-do) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Dec 31, 2024): Chronic, unresolved stress creates an imbalance between the self-aware, rational, decision-making, and problem-solving pre-frontal cortex and the emotion and memory-controlling amygdala and hippocampus. Yoga and meditation can restore normal function, build stronger neural architecture, and optimize brain function in the final phase of mastery. - [5 Tips For Uplifting The Consciousness Of The World](https://www.bigshakti.com/tips-for-uplifting-the-consciousness-of-the-world) by Jayne Stevenson (Dec 15, 2024): 5 Tips For Uplifting The Consciousness of the World: Navigate holiday energies with ease while elevating personal and collective awareness. - [Release the Tension Repair the Exhaustion](https://www.bigshakti.com/release-the-tension-repair-the-exhaustion) by Jayne Stevenson (Dec 9, 2024): These 3 easy and enjoyable steps to Release the tension and repair the exhaustion can be implemented daily for instant calm and peace. - [Podcast Ep. 18 ~ Core Strength, Calm Mind – Grounding, Alignment, Pulsation](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/18-grounding-alignment-pulsation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Nov 29, 2024): Grounding, alignment, and pulsation meditations are the keys to self-regulation and building resilience in handling the stresses and challenges of daily life. They cultivate a deep sense of inner stability, strength, and connection to your body-mind. You gain essential tools for establishing a solid foundation for your meditation practice and to remain grounded, centered, and stable in daily life. - [Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, and Immunity ](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-therapy-ayurveda-and-immunity) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Nov 9, 2024) - [My Personal Journey into the Chakras](https://www.bigshakti.com/my-personal-journey-into-the-chakras) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Nov 6, 2024) - [eMag ~ Intuition & Third Eye Awakening](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/intuition-third-eye-awakening) by eMag (Nov 1, 2024): In this edition of our eMag, we explore the powerful connection between intuition and the Third Eye Chakra (Ajna Chakra), offering insights and practical tools to deepen your inner knowing and spiritual growth. - [My Mother and the Divine Mother](https://www.bigshakti.com/my-mother-and-the-divine-mother) by Jayne Stevenson (Oct 31, 2024) - [Podcast Ep. 17 ~ Activate Your Third Eye of Intuition for Spiritual Awakening](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/17-activate-third-eye-intuition-spiritual-awakening) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 27, 2024): In this episode, we cover the significance of the Third Eye Chakra (Ajna Chakra), and Meditation Practices to activate and strengthen your Third Eye Chakra. - [How Stress Wrecks Your Brain (and How Yoga and Meditation Can Restore Brain Health)](https://www.bigshakti.com/how-stress-wrecks-your-brain) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 22, 2024): Yoga and meditation restore damage from stress, helping to heal the brain, reduce anxiety, and improve mental clarity. Learn the science behind how stress wrecks your brain and how these practices can reverse its effects. - [Yoga Improves Genetics - Alters DNA for Health and Longevity](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-improves-genetics-alters-dna-for-health-longevity) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 21, 2024): Research from the University of Oslo in Norway suggests that yoga Improves Genetics. It alters our DNA and enhances our health and longevity. - [My Third Eye Chakra is Blocked - How To Unblock It?](https://www.bigshakti.com/third-eye-chakra-is-blocked-how-to-unblock-it) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 18, 2024): It is a common misunderstanding for people to think that their third eye chakra is blocked. This article will help us understand what third eye chakra blockage is and how to unblock our third eye. - [Genetic Stress is Proven – You Can Reverse It](https://www.bigshakti.com/genetic-stress-is-proven-reverse-it) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 18, 2024): Genetic stress is proven. Science shows that a mother's stress impairs the genetics of her baby in the womb. Therefore, any relaxation and meditation that reduces stress positively impacts gene expression. - [My Chakras are Blocked - How To Unblock Them?](https://www.bigshakti.com/my-chakras-are-blocked-how-to-unblock) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 16, 2024): Problems on the path occur when the chakras lack energy, usually because the distributing channels, the nādīs, are blocked or out of alignment. - [Insufficient Rest and Poor Sleep Causes Heart Disease](https://www.bigshakti.com/poor-sleep-causes-heart-disease) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 16, 2024): How Insufficient Rest and Poor Sleep Causes Heart Disease and how Yoga Nidra Meditation practice on waking provides deep rest and recuperation to help prevent disease. - [Important Research Articles on Yoga Relaxation Meditation](https://www.bigshakti.com/important-research-articles-yoga-relaxation-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 11, 2024): The Harvard Researcher Herbert Benson of The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine did the following research into relaxation and mind-body medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital, USA. - [Relaxation is a Life-Enhancing Skill You Can Learn](https://www.bigshakti.com/relaxation-life-enhancing-skill-you-can-learn) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 11, 2024): Relaxation is a life-enhancing skill you can learn and improve through relaxation and meditation techniques. You can then remain relaxed during both good and bad times. - [eMag ~ Activating Life Force for Health and Spiritual Purpose](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/activating-life-force-for-health) by eMag (Oct 1, 2024) - [Podcast Ep. 16 ~ Prana and Spiritual Growth: Deepening Your Connection to Life Energy](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/16-prana-spiritual-growth-deepening-connection-life-energy) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Sep 30, 2024): Prana and Spiritual Growth: Deepening Your Connection to Life Energy. Learn why it's crucial for our health and spiritual development; how we can become more aware of this subtle yet powerful force within us; the different types of prana in the body; how to cultivate and direct prana;  the role of Prana in yoga and meditation practices; and how prana is used for healing. - [How Overthinking Burdens Your Body, Mind and Spirit](https://www.bigshakti.com/how-overthinking-burdens-your-body-mind) by Jayne Stevenson (Sep 26, 2024): How overthinking burdens your body, mind, and spirit and how reconnecting manas and buddhi restores balance, offering relief from the mental strain. Quiet the overactive mind and tap into the wisdom of your higher self. - [Third Eye Chakra Affirmations for Awakening Intuition and Heart Wisdom](https://www.bigshakti.com/third-eye-chakra-affirmations) by Jayne Stevenson (Sep 18, 2024): Enhance intuition and inner wisdom with Third Eye Chakra affirmations. Cultivate stillness, align with higher wisdom, and balance intuition with action for deeper insights. - [What are Mantras?](https://www.bigshakti.com/what-are-mantras) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Sep 12, 2024): What are mantras? In-depth article on Tantra, Mantra, Yantra their Definitions, Meanings, and the role of Mantras in yoga and spiritual growth. - [eMag ~ Mental Well-being & Healing The Mind](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/mental-well-being-healing-the-mind) by eMag (Sep 1, 2024) - [Podcast Ep. 15 ~ Meditation Success Path: from Self-Awareness to Self-Mastery](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/15-meditation-success-path-self-awareness-self-mastery) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 30, 2024) - [Mantras: Powerful Proto-Thought Forms in the Mind and Psyche](https://www.bigshakti.com/mantras-powerful-thought-forms-in-the-psyche) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 29, 2024): Mantras are Powerful Proto-Thought Forms in the Mind and Psyche and one of the most powerful tools for transformation. These sacred sounds, words, or phrases have been used for millennia to influence the mind and psyche, offering a bridge between our conscious awareness and the deeper realms of our being. - [What is Mantra Japa Meditation?](https://www.bigshakti.com/what-is-mantra-japa-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 28, 2024): Mantra Japa Meditaton is an ancient spiritual practice that has been an integral part of yogic traditions for centuries. It involves the repeated recitation of a mantra - a sacred sound, word, or phrase - as a means of meditation and spiritual growth. - [Yoga-Tantra Techniques: From Conscious to Unconscious Mind Control](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-tantra-conscious-to-unconscious-mind-control) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 28, 2024): Mantra japa quietens the mind and is initially used to manage superficial thoughts. Ajapa Japa influences both the conscious and unconscious minds, making it suitable for those looking to delve deeper into their psyche. - [Mantras - Their Role In Yoga and Spiritual Growth](https://www.bigshakti.com/mantras-their-role-in-yoga-and-spiritual) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 28, 2024) - [Japa, Ajapa, and Ajapa Japa: Powerful Forms of Meditation](https://www.bigshakti.com/japa-ajapa-and-ajapa-japa-powerful-forms) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 28, 2024): In the yoga-tantra tradition, japa and ajapa japa are closely related yet distinct techniques. Both have roots in yoga and tantra and are powerful tools for spiritual growth, mental clarity, and inner peace. - [Ajapa Japa: Harmonize Body, Mind, And Spirit](https://www.bigshakti.com/ajapa-japa-harmonize-body-mind-and) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 28, 2024): What is Ajapa Japa, and why is it so crucial that this amazing meditation technique gains greater awareness in the general public? Why is Ajapa Japa so powerful and effective? How can this meditation, when combined with mindfulness, be so transformative? - [Breath, Mantra, and Mindfulness in the Management of Anxiety](https://www.bigshakti.com/breath-mantra-and-mindfulness-management-anxiety) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 19, 2024): We recommend the combination of breath, mantra, and mindfulness in the management of anxiety so that patients have access to a variety of techniques they can choose from - [The Maha Gunas - The Primary Forces in the Shadow](https://www.bigshakti.com/maha-gunas-primary-forces-in-shadow) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 18, 2024): In Eastern philosophy, the concept of the maha gunas—tamas, rajas, and sattva—provides a lens to understand individual psychology and world events. - [Unearthing Your Spiritual Gold With Yoga Tantra And Jung](https://www.bigshakti.com/unearthing-your-spiritual-gold-with-yoga-tantra) by Jayne Stevenson (Aug 15, 2024): The ancient practices of Yoga Tantra and Carl Jung's analytical psychology offer profound and practical approaches to transcending the limitations of the ego and unearthing your spiritual gold. - [Mental Illness in a Post-Pandemic World: Managing the Collective Shadow](https://www.bigshakti.com/mental-illness-post-pandemic-managing-the-collective-shadow) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 9, 2024): Carl Jung's model of the shadow, when integrated with both yogic and psychological perspectives, provides a powerful lens through which we can better understand the current global situation and manage our collective shadow. Jung’s model of the shadow operates on both individual and collective levels, reflecting the dynamic interplay between personal unconscious content and broader societal forces. - [eMag ~ Self Awareness & Facing the Shadow](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/self-awareness-facing-the-shadow) by eMag (Aug 1, 2024) - [Podcast Ep. 14 ~ From Narcissism to Self-Awareness - The Role of Shadow in Spiritual Evolution](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/14-narcissism-to-self-awareness-the-role-of-shadow-in-spiritual-evolution) by Jayne Stevenson (Aug 1, 2024) - [Understanding Shadow Symbols: Revealing Hidden Aspects of the Self](https://www.bigshakti.com/understanding-shadow-symbols-revealing) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jul 29, 2024): Symbols of the shadow appear in many cultures worldwide, each reflecting the darker, repressed, or hidden aspects of human nature. These symbols serve as metaphors for the unconscious mind and the parts of the self that are often denied or feared.  - [Understanding Your Shadow Self: The Key to True Self-Awareness](https://www.bigshakti.com/understanding-your-shadow-self) by Jayne Stevenson (Jul 22, 2024): Self-awareness plays a crucial role in how you experience and interact with your shadow. When you lack self-awareness, your shadow often operates unchecked, influencing your behavior in ways you don't understand. - [eMag ~ Self Awareness, Yoga Psychology, and Mental Well-being](https://www.bigshakti.com/emag/self-awareness-yoga-psychology-and) by eMag (Jul 1, 2024) - [Podcast Ep. 13 ~ Self-awareness, Self-regulation, and Self-mastery](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/13-self-awareness-self-regulation-self-mastery) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 26, 2024): This episode is a deep dive into Self-awareness, the unchanging principle in life. Self-knowledge is the central concept in yoga, yoga tantra, and meditative practice and the core aim of all wisdom traditions. Know thyself, and unto yourself be true, is the ancient dictum passed down through the ages. - [Yoga Psychology and Psychotherapy – Theory and Practice](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-psychology-and-psychotherapy-theory-and-practice) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 26, 2024) - [10 Essential Skills for Effective Meditation](https://www.bigshakti.com/essential-skills-for-effective-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 26, 2024): Learn the 10 essential foundational skills for effective yoga meditation. Master relaxation, focus, and self-awareness with our comprehensive guide. - [What is yoga?](https://www.bigshakti.com/what-is-yoga) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 25, 2024) - [Self-Awareness Mastery Through Meditation: Big Shakti’s Success Path](https://www.bigshakti.com/self-awareness-mastery-through-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jun 19, 2024): Big Shakti’s success path: a holistic approach to self-awareness mastery through relaxation, mindfulness, prana mastery, and advanced mantra and meditation techniques. - [The Third Eye (Ajna Chakra) - Discover its Power to Enlighten](https://www.bigshakti.com/third-eye-ajna-chakra-power-to-enlighten) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 1, 2024): What is the Third Eye (Anja Chakra) - psychic energy center, sixth sense, ruler of the mind - Is your Third Eye awake or asleep? Open your Third Eye Chakra through Meditation to discover its power to enlighten. - [Podcast Ep. 12 ~ Become Heart Present and Practice Selfless Service](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/12-become-heart-present-and-practice-selfless-service) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (May 1, 2024): This episode is based on a talk given by Dr. Swami Shankardev to Yogic Studies students on the keys to heart presence and selfless service. This talk arose in response to a student who was struggling to practice service, an aspect of Karma Yoga. - [The Aim of Yoga Psychotherapy](https://www.bigshakti.com/the-aim-of-yoga-psychotherapy) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Apr 27, 2024): Learn more about Yoga Psychology and Yoga Psychotherapy Online Course or book a Yoga Psychotherapy consultation with Dr. Swami Shankardev Saraswati to experience the benefits of Yoga Therapy for yourself. - [Ujjayi Pranayama – Yoga Breath, Psychic Breath](https://www.bigshakti.com/ujjayi-pranayama-the-yoga-breath-psychic-breath) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Apr 25, 2024): What is Ujjayi Pranayama – Yoga Breath, Psychic Breath - Learn how to practice Ujjayi breathing to improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and boost overall well-being. - [Podcast Ep. 11 ~ Life purpose, chakras, and self-realization](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/11-life-purpose-chakras-and-self-realization) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Apr 1, 2024): Light on Meditation Podcast episode 11 - Life purpose, chakras, and self-realization - We discuss the vital importance of self-awareness, self-knowledge and how that is the key to Finding Life Purpose. - [The Power of Sankalpa (Intention) to Overcome Adversity, and Near Death](https://www.bigshakti.com/blog/the-power-of-sankalpa-intention-to-overcome-adversity) by Jayne Stevenson (Mar 17, 2024): Using Yogic Knowledge, Meditation & Integration to make a powerful Sankalpa that empowers us to manifest intention. Why it's difficult to achieve because the mind is innately unstable, full of doubts, and conflicting desires. - [Podcast Ep. 10 ~ Ajapa Japa – Healing the Mind Stage 1](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/10-ajapa-japa-healing-the-mind-stage-1) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Mar 15, 2024): Light on Meditation Podcast - Ep 10. ~ Ajapa Japa – Healing the Mind Stage 1 ~ An introduction to Ajapa Japa, an extremely powerful form of meditation that combines many forms of meditation, including relaxation, mindfulness, breath, prana, life force, and a mantra to heal the body and mind and activate and awaken the chakras and kundalini. - [Prana and Pranic Healing - Master Your Life Force - Prana](https://www.bigshakti.com/master-your-life-force-prana) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Mar 2, 2024): Learn what Prana is, what Pranic Healing is, and the meditations for Pranic Healing. Increase your vitality, health, and well-being for a long and healthy life. - [Podcast Ep. 9 ~ What is Ajapa Japa](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/9-what-is-ajapa-japa) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Mar 1, 2024): Of all the techniques in the yoga tantra system, Ajapa Japa, the movement of your breath, prāna, a mantra in a psychic passage, is one of the most powerful. Find out why in this episode of the Light on Meditation and Yoga podcast. - [Tantra, the Science of Self–Transformation and Self–Realization](https://www.bigshakti.com/tantra-the-science-of-self-transformation-and-self-realization) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 22, 2024): Defining Tantra, Yoga-tantra, Tantra practices and techniques, Realizing the chakras through tantra, and meditations like Ajapa Japa as a means to health, well-being, psychological growth, emotional resilience, and spiritual realization through Tantra. - [Awaken Your Unconscious with Yoga Nidra](https://www.bigshakti.com/yoga-nidra-awakening-the-unconscious) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 19, 2024): Yoga Nidra meditation is much more than a relaxation meditation technique. You can use Yoga Nidra to connect your awareness to your subconscious and deeper unconscious. Find out how - [Podcast Ep. 8 ~ Yoga Tantra Explained](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/8-yoga-tantra-explained) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Feb 1, 2024): This episode is based on a talk given by Dr. Swami Shankardev Saraswati on the difference between yoga and tantra and how tantra fits into the profound philosophical systems of India. - [Desires and the Chakras on the Yoga Tantra Path](https://www.bigshakti.com/desire-and-the-chakras) by Jayne Stevenson (Jan 25, 2024): Desires and the Chakras on the Yoga Tantra Path ~ integrating breath, mantras, and yantras can enhance chakra development, fulfil desires, and lead to self-mastery and spiritual growth. Find out how... - [Awakening the Spiritual Spine: A Journey Through Chakras](https://www.bigshakti.com/awakening-the-spiritual-spine) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jan 7, 2024): Awakening the Spiritual Spine Through Chakras with Chakra meditations to focus awareness on the spine, targeting specific areas where these energy centres reside. - [Podcast Ep. 7 ~ Introduction to Yoga and Tantra](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/7-introduction-to-yoga-and-tantra) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jan 1, 2024): This episode covers the concepts of yoga, meditation, tantra, and yoga-tantra. Tantra is a wisdom tradition and an empirical philosophy, like Raja Yoga, that places major emphasis on embodying knowledge and experience rather than intellectual speculation. It is a profound system of self-transformation that teaches liberation of consciousness. - [Origin of Yoga Nidra: A Powerful Yoga-tantra Technique](https://www.bigshakti.com/origin-of-yoga-nidra-powerful-yoga-tantra-technique) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Dec 23, 2023): The Origin of Yoga Nidra, developed by Satyananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga, India. This technique results in profound relaxation, stress reduction, initiating healing processes, and personal transformation. - [Podcast Ep. 6 ~ Jayne’s intuitive dream therapy](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/6-jaynes-intutive-dream-therapy-interview) by Jayne Stevenson (Dec 1, 2023): This episode is an interview with Jayne Stevenson and Swami Shankardev Saraswati on intuitive dream therapy. - [How To Find Your Life Purpose – Your Dharma](https://www.bigshakti.com/how-to-find-your-life-purpose) by Jayne Stevenson (Nov 24, 2023): How to find your life purpose by understanding your Dharma. A guide to finding life purpose with actionable steps to tune into yourself, overcome obstacles, and find fulfilment in life with our comprehensive guide. - [Definitions of Yoga](https://www.bigshakti.com/definitions-of-yoga) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Nov 11, 2023): Learn the diverse definitions of yoga, from its Sanskrit roots to modern practices. Learn about different paths, benefits, and how yoga connects mind, body, and spirit. - [Podcast Ep. 5 ~ Dr Swami Shankardev’s medical, yoga therapy, psychotherapy practice – interview with Ron Ehrlich](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/5-medical-yogatherapy-psychotherapy-practice-interview-with-ron-ehrlich) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Nov 1, 2023): This episode Dr. Swami Shankardev Saraswati shares the difference between counseling and psychotherapy, what reparenting means in therapy and how we focus to develop a mature internal adult, and how to use yoga and meditation to support patients in connecting with their inner strength and heal themselves. - [3 Easy Steps to Deep Relaxation - Guided Yoga and Meditation Training](https://www.bigshakti.com/easy-steps-to-deep-relaxation-yoga-and-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 20, 2023): Achieving a state of deep relaxation has become more essential than ever. Access our guide to 3 essential steps to achieving deep relaxation through meditation - [Podcast Ep. 4 ~ The Importance of Self-awareness](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/4-the-importance-of-self-awareness) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Oct 1, 2023): Light on Yoga & Meditation Podcast Ep. 4 ~ The Importance of Self-awareness ~ discuss the concept of self-awareness. This is the central concept in all of yoga, yoga tantra, and meditative practice. The core aim of all wisdom traditions is self-knowledge. Know thyself, and unto yourself be true, is the ancient dictum that has been passed down through the ages. - [What is the Meaning of My Life?](https://www.bigshakti.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-my-life) by Jayne Stevenson (Sep 19, 2023) - [Podcast Ep. 3 ~ What is Yoga Nidra Meditation?](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/3-yoga-nidra-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Sep 1, 2023): Light on Yoga & Meditation Podcast Ep. 3 ~ This podcast episode is all about Yoga Nidra, a wonderful relaxation meditation technique developed by the great yoga adept Swami Satyananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga in India. - [Practice Relaxation To Improve Every Part of Your Life](https://www.bigshakti.com/practice-relaxation-to-improve-every-part-of-life) by Jayne Stevenson (Aug 28, 2023) - [The Archetype of Initiation, Sacred Space, Ritual and Transformation](https://www.bigshakti.com/initiation-sacred-space-ritual-and-transformation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 8, 2023) - [Podcast Ep. 2 ~ Relaxation Meditation](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/2-relaxation-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Aug 1, 2023): Light on Yoga & Meditation Podcast Ep. 2 ~ Relaxation Meditation ~ Probably the most basic and fundamental aspect of yoga and meditation is relaxation. Though it is a foundation practice, that does not mean it is easy. In fact, it is a lot more difficult than most people think. This is because true relaxation means more than just muscular relaxation. It means having a relaxed mind, emotions, and personality. - [Mantras as the Language of the Gods](https://www.bigshakti.com/mantras-as-the-language-of-the-gods) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jul 7, 2023): Mantras are said to be the language of the gods. What does this mean and how do mantras work? - [Podcast Ep. 1 ~ What are Yoga and Meditation?](https://www.bigshakti.com/podcast/1-an-overview-of-yoga-and-meditation) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Jul 1, 2023): Light on Yoga & Meditation Podcast Ep. 1 ~ What are Yoga and Meditation? This episode covers what yoga and meditation are, how meditation is both a technique and a state of being, and how meditation is a process of self-discovery that unfolds in stages. - [Pursue Your Purpose As Though Your Life Depends On It](https://www.bigshakti.com/pursue-your-purpose) by Jayne Stevenson (May 24, 2023) - [Build Vitality (Prāna) and Immunity (Agni) to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus](https://www.bigshakti.com/build-vitality-prana-and-immunity-agni-to-protect-yourself-from-coronavirus) by Swami Shankardev Saraswati (Mar 23, 2023): This article "Build Vitality (Prāna) and Immunity (Agni) to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus" is part 1 in a series on how we are using yoga, meditation, and western medicine to build immunity and protect ourselves from the coronavirus. ## FAQ - [FAQ](https://www.bigshakti.com/faq): FAQ about Big Shakti's Yoga Courses, Meditations, Therapy, Books, Lectures & Classes ## Podcast ### [Light on Yoga & Meditation Podcast](https://www.bigshakti.com/light-on-yoga-meditation-podcast) — hosted by Big Shakti - 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