Gurudevi
~Gurudevi Ma
Satguru, Shri Swami Mahashaktiananda
~Gurudevi Ma
“The lineage of gurus which I am from includes masters from the Himalayas. They are referred to as the unascended and ascended masters of the Great Brotherhood of Light. The enlightened masters, both male and female, are great examples for the true seeker to learn from and benefit from their sponsorship. There is a sacred relationship that our soul has with God and Goddess; and also with our spiritual teachers. As we progress on the spiritual path, we meet our personal guru and also many spiritual masters who are all assisting us. It is part of the yogic teachings to practice Bhakti Yoga; which is the devotional experience of loving our personal guru, many gurus, and the Creator in all life.” ~Gurudevi Ma
Gurudevi Ma; affectionately called Gurudeviji: is a disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda and Premavatar Paramahansa Yogananda. She is the founder/director of the Self-Realization Shala Order; founded in 1970 in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Gurudevi Ma developed the Shaktiananda Yoga technique in 1968 in the tradition of Ashtanga brought forth by Maharishi Patanjali of the Himalaya yogis. She served as personal assistant to her mother, Kathryn Harriman, in developing the first Self-Realization Fellowship temple and ashram in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Self-Realization Fellowship Organization was founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in the United States. In 1977 she served as a Montessori teacher and staff member of the Summit Lighthouse and was initiated into the Order of Melchizedek of Ascended Master Saint Germain. She is a representative/messenger for the teachings of the Ascended Masters. Gurudevi Lineage read more …
“The Holy Spirit flows through the teacher to the student.’ ~Gurudevi
Gurudevi is a yoga educator inspired by the tradition of the Himalayan masters in the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji. She is an internationally recognized specialist with over thirty years’ experience in the fields of yoga and meditation. Shaktiananda Yoga students gain personal enrichment according to their own efforts and yoga practice.
Gurudevi does not offer vocational training. These teachings of yoga are for the immediate needs of the student so that spiritual progress may unfold more quickly. Gurudevi, Satguru Shri Mahashaktiananda is a Member of Independent Yoga Educators.
~Paramahansa Yogananda
” Paramahansa Yogananda is the author of “Autobiography of a Yogi”, “Whispers From Eternity”, and “Cosmic Chants”. The study of his yoga teachings brought me great joy and the desire to share the teachings of yoga with others. In 1968 I began developing a Hatha Yoga system which flowed from one pose to another like a dance. I call this system Shakti Ananda Yoga; Shakti (kundalini female principle within) Ananda (bliss in the experience) Yoga (union or to yoke). The Shakti (female principle) unites with Shiva (male principle). Thus in the Shakti-Shiva union the mind, heart and soul is one with the Creator. The teachings are available for online study.”
~ Gurudevi
Gurudevi Ma brings together the teachings of the unascended and ascended masters/gurus. She provides to her students initiation of Shaktipat and Shakti Kriya; the same Kriya Yoga of Lord Babaji of the Himalayas. The Shiva-Shakti Ashram is located in Idaho US.
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The states of sattva, rajas, and tamas come from me, but I am not in them. These three gunas deceive the world: people fail to look beyond them to me, supreme and imperishable. The three gunas make up my divine maya, difficult to overcome. But they cross over this maya who take refuge in me. Others are deluded by maya; performing evil deeds, they have no devotion to me. Having lost all discrimination, they follow the way of their lower nature. — Bhagavad Gita 7:12-15 |
Resources
> Swami Vishnu-devananda 1927-1993, disciple of Swami Sivananda, founder of “International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers Inc.“, one of the greatest Yoga and Meditation Masters of our times.
> Swami Vishnudevananda condensed the essence of the yoga teachings into five principles for physical and mental health as well as spiritual growth. These are the core teachings of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and Ashrams.
International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
Health is wealth, Peace of mind is happiness, Yoga shows the way.”
Swami Vishnu-devananda
Sanatan Society
The objective of all paths of yoga is the same, yet the best way to reach this objective is different for everyone because evryone starts from themselves.
Yoga Teachings and Meditation – Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Free Video Clips About Yoga Teachings – Indian Vegetarian Recipes
The Cross and the Lotus – About Sri Yukteswar
Self-Realization Fellowship – founded by Paramahansa Yogananda
The official organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda to teach scientific methods of meditation and principles of spiritual living.
The Kriya Yoga Path of Meditation – About SRF – Kirtan Chanting – Book Store
Ananda Sangha
Founded by Swami Kriyananda; direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda
Movement sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, including Kriya Yoga and meditation. Links to worldwide centers, information about Yogananda …
Free Inspiration – Ananda Village – Classes and Retreats – Video and Audio
The Hearts Center
Within our Hearts Center Community, we realize personal enlightenment through our Higher Self and share the ascended masters.
HeartStreams Data Base – Teachings – Media Center – About Us – Store
The Temple of the Presence
At The Temple of The Presence, we seek to help you solve the mysteries of life and answer the all-important questions of who you really are, why you are here, where you came from, and what you came to accomplish.
Ascended Masters / The Teachings / The Violet Transmuting Flame / Saint Germain
