Art of Shakti

Art of Shakti Founded by Yogini Sara Singh • Traditional Kundalini Yoga • Shakti Sadhana • Virtual & MSP Region

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The Art of Shakti is an online platform that provides services of yogic practice, visual art, and Vedic life coaching. The founding principles are honoring Shakti energy - in yoga philosophy, divine feminine energy responsible for all the universe’s creation and spiritual awakening to realize one's true potential. Through the channeling of this divine energy, we offer guidance in yogic practice to help you realize your own divinity, Vedic coaching, and visual art. Our mission is to be of service to help others see beyond the self perceived karmic limitations of the material realm, to unlock inner godly qualities within, and realize true limitless potential.

Ma MatangiMatangi, the Ta***ic form of Saraswati, bestows knowledge for liberation. To embody her, we must leave mob psy...
09/30/2026

Ma Matangi

Matangi, the Ta***ic form of Saraswati, bestows knowledge for liberation. To embody her, we must leave mob psychology behind and walk beyond ordinary thought.

Her knowledge is not simply intellectual or academic. She represents the wisdom that awakens and uplifts the spirit, the Supreme Word manifested through audible speech. She reveals the highest knowledge through human speech, from which all true scriptures arise.

“Matangi as the manifest knowledge of the Self takes us beyond such outward limitations and conventions and makes us outcasts, transcending the human world altogether.” —David Frawley, Ta***ic Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses

Self-realized beings may appear poor, unusual, or even crazy. Matangi’s wisdom, joined with Kali’s wild and passionate energy, moves beyond ideas of purity, respectability, and social approval.

She is also the minister and counselor of Tripura Sundari. Through mantra, she gives us the power to communicate with the gods and goddesses.

In the body, Matangi governs the Saraswati Nadi, which runs from the third eye to the tip of the tongue. When Kundalini is active, movement of the tongue accompanied by Shambhavi Mudra is common. This is Matangi coursing through the body.

Her mantra is intricate and beautiful. If you work with it deeply, it begins to chant itself.

What most stood out to me about Matangi is her connection to higher knowledge and truth beyond social conditioning. Studying Ma Matangi has helped me see myself more clearly in the light of truth, beyond the identities and expectations of the world.

To be an outcast can mean freedom. It can mean liberation.

If you don’t fit in, if you feel you don’t belong, there may be something beautiful there—a hidden blessing.

Embrace being an outcast 🙏 because solitude with the Divine will always be superior to company that drains or diminishes us.

Matangi also gives us the power of art and artistic expression—the ability to communicate through beauty.

To study the many forms of Ma is not simply to accumulate information. It is to contemplate their wisdom and learn how to embody their grace through devotion.

Jai Ma Matangi 🙏

09/29/2026

The progression of foundations: the seat of Kundalini, Mooladhara Chakra.

“It seems a great paradox that this earthiest and most basic of the chakras guides us to the highest consciousness.” —Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Kundalini Ta**ra)

Kundalini practice is held within a greater divine grace. A teacher may serve as a conduit, but cannot decide who receives that grace; this is determined by higher forces.

When Kundalini awakens through kriya, the process is gradual, not forced. As a practitioner, you may choose to deepen your practice, pause to allow integration, or stop altogether. At the most advanced stages of awakening, returning to ordinary life is no longer an option; surrender becomes compulsory. Reaching these stages requires extensive, rigorous practice.

This is why I encourage seekers to release the dogma and fear-based narratives surrounding Kundalini. A practitioner has agency in how they engage with the awakening process. Understanding how unfoldment manifests helps a seeker move from ignorance toward clarity.

I was drawn to Kundalini Sadhana because a few years of sincere practice can equate to lifetimes’ worth of sadhana and spiritual evolution. The growing pains were worth it for the release from the bo***ge I carried in my heart and mind. I wouldn’t have chosen another path. Spiritual practice is deeply personal. Kundalini is not for everyone, and a grounded foundation matters.

Join us this week for Mooladhara Chakra Kriya—powerful techniques approached with care, supporting the gradual awakening of the sleeping serpent within.

Comment AWAKENING for details.

NadisThe word nadi literally means 'flow' or 'current'. The ancient texts say that there are 72,000 nadis in the psychic...
09/28/2026

Nadis

The word nadi literally means 'flow' or 'current'. The ancient texts say that there are 72,000 nadis in the psychic body. These are visible as currents of light to a person who has developed psychic vision. In recent times the word nadi has been translated as 'nerve', but actually nadis are blueprints for physical manifestation. Like the chakras, they are not part of the physical body, although they correspond with the nerves. Nadis are the subtle channels through which the pranic forces flow. Out of the large number of nadis in the psychic body, ten are major. Of these, three are most significant: ida, pingala and sushumna. The most important of these three is sushumna. All the nadis in the psychic body are subordinate to sushumna.

Ida, pingala and sushumna

Sushumna nadi is the spiritual channel, and to concentrate on it, awareness is taken to the centre of the spinal cord. Sushumna originates from mooladhara chakra and terminates at sahas-rara. Ida nadi flows from the left side of mooladhara in spirals, passing through each chakra in turn, forming a criss-cross pathway which terminates at the left side of ajna chakra. Pingala nadi flows from the right side of mooladhara, mirroring ida, terminating at the right side of ajna. Ida and pingala represent the two opposites forces flowing within us. Ida is passive, introvert and feminine; it is also known as the chandra or moon nadi. Pingala, on the other hand, is active, extrovert and masculine, and is called the surya or sun nadi.

Pranic currents and the breath

These pranic currents, ida, pingala and sushumna, operate alternately. The current that is flowing at any particular time may be gauged by noting the flow of the breath in the nostrils. When the left nostril has a greater flow of air, then ida nadi is predominant. When the flow is greater in the right nostril, then pingala is predominant. If the flow is equal, then sushumna is predominant.

When the right nostril (pingala) flows, there is more vital energy for physical work, digestion of food and so on. The mind is extroverted and the body generates more heat. When the left nostril (ida) is flowing, mental energy is dominant. The mind is introverted and any kind of mental work may be undertaken. During sleep, ida nadi flows predominantly. If pingala flows at night, sleep will be restlessness and disturbed. Likewise, if ida flows while taking food, the digestive process may be slow, causing indigestion.

Altering the flow of nadis and breath

All activities are influenced by the flow of these nadis, which alternate approximately every sixty to ninety minutes. It is possible to alter the flow voluntarily by using yogic techniques such as asana and pranayama. For example, if Ida nadi is flowing and there is physical work to be done, it is possible to redirect the flow of the breath to pingala nadi to obtain the necessary energy. On the other hand, one may adjust the activities to the energy flow.

—Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Some deeper reflections from this week’s Mahavidya Study:Bagalamukhi’s imagery is very inspiring and striking: “she give...
09/24/2026

Some deeper reflections from this week’s Mahavidya Study:

Bagalamukhi’s imagery is very inspiring and striking: “she gives us the power to overcome hostile forces, which inwardly are the negative thoughts and emotions born of the echo. She is speech used as a weapon to destroy negativity.” -132

I recently read that our outer enemies (people) are manifestations of our inner enemies (jealousy, anger, lust, pride, etc).

She teaches us the power of silence. She has the face of control and conquer.

I remember very suddenly when her grace came upon my life. I was receiving a lot of mixed opinions and criticisms, and I used to engage with them. And then I stumbled upon her. She taught me that if you argue with an idiot, then you are the idiot. 🤣🙏

I am not saying that mixed opinions assume someone’s unintelligible, but simply that if one has already decided that their intention is to insult you, or promote some narrative or agenda for their own personal gain, then there is no use in trying to have a conversation with them.

She taught me that silence is power.

Sometimes you just need one final closing statement before you cut an energetic cord with someone. She drafts that statement.

There are so many negative energetic cords that are unconsciously draining us that we carry, whether it is connection with people through our responsibilities and lives, or whether it is the emotional attachment in our hearts or minds. They continue to occupy space that could otherwise be channeled towards higher things.

They drain us.

Ma’s divine grace shows us where we are blind from losing our energy, our power, and she cuts that cord. She liberates us.

She pulls the tongue of the demon.

She says, “You deserve better than this.”

And she helps us rise above all the gossip, opinions, and chatter into an inner quietness and stillness where we grow confident in ourselves, can see nuance of situations clearly.

JAI MA BAGALAMUKHI ❤️‍🔥🙏🏼

Returning to the Foundations: Preparing the NadisIn many modern presentations of Kundalini Yoga, the more energizing tec...
09/23/2026

Returning to the Foundations: Preparing the Nadis

In many modern presentations of Kundalini Yoga, the more energizing techniques receive far more attention than the foundational practices traditionally used to prepare the subtle body.

Yet preparation matters. As kriya and pranayama begin to increase the movement of prana, the nadis — the subtle channels through which this energy moves — need to be progressively balanced, cleansed, and strengthened. When there is significant obstruction and energy is stimulated too quickly, the experience can sometimes feel agitating or uncomfortable rather than grounding and transformative.

This week, we begin again from the foundations.

In our 30-minute practice, we’ll return to Nadi Shuddhi Kriya, working to balance Ida and Pingala and establish greater harmony within the primary energy channels.

In our 60-minute practice, we’ll move more deeply through Pranava Kriya, used to cleanse the broader nadi system, followed by Nadi Dhyana Kriya, which strengthens Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna and prepares the subtle body to better accommodate the increased movement of prana that can arise through deeper kriya practice.

The progression is intentional:
Balance → Cleanse → Strengthen & Prepare
Our intention is not simply to offer isolated techniques, but to provide a structured path for those who genuinely want to work with Kundalini and Kriya Yoga over time — preparing the system gradually so deeper practices can unfold with greater stability, integration, and awareness.

Ultimately, each practitioner chooses how deeply they engage with the resources offered. But for those seeking a consistent spiritual path and a more grounded approach to awakening, this week begins that foundation.

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09/22/2026

Kundalini is not only about activation. It is also about preparation.

If you have ever touched something in practice that felt bigger than you expected — energy moving strongly, emotions surfacing, perception shifting, or simply the feeling that something within you had opened — you may already understand why preparation matters.

For many people, yoga, pranayama, mantra, and meditation remain grounding and relatively gentle. But for some practitioners, the movement of energy can become extraordinarily intense. Without enough preparation, understanding, or guidance, that process can feel isolating, painful, and confusing.

If you have ever found yourself in that place, you hold a particularly important place in my heart.

And you do not need to be going through an intense awakening to begin this work.

Maybe you have simply had a glimpse — a moment of profound stillness, expansion, devotion, energetic opening, or spiritual recognition — and something within you knows there is more to explore.

That is also who this work is for.

I wish these teachings and resources were easier to find. We keep a substantial library of practices freely available because I want anyone searching for support to have somewhere to begin. At the same time, sustaining deeper teaching, guidance, study, and continued practice requires reciprocity so that this work can continue.

One of the most moving things I’ve been hearing more and more lately is: “I asked for a teacher or guidance, and then I found your work.”

I never take that lightly.

This week we begin again from the foundations.

We will work with Nadi Shuddhi, Pranava, and Nadi Dhyana Kriya — balancing, cleansing, and strengthening the subtle system before gradually moving into deeper practices week by week.

If you have been wanting to understand Kundalini and Kriya Yoga more deeply, begin from the foundations, and move through the practices in a consistent and structured way, this is a beautiful time to begin.

Comment “AWAKENING” and I’ll send you the details to join us this week.

Rooted in practice, guided by Shakti.

Not all Kundalini Yoga is the same.Art of Shakti does not teach the Yogi Bhajan/KRI system commonly associated with Kund...
09/22/2026

Not all Kundalini Yoga is the same.

Art of Shakti does not teach the Yogi Bhajan/KRI system commonly associated with Kundalini Yoga in the West.

Our practice is rooted in Himalayan yogic and Ta***ic traditions, drawing from Kundalini Yoga, Kriya Yoga, mantra, pranayama, meditation, mudra, subtle-body practices, and the traditional understanding of the chakras and nadis.

Rather than trying to force dramatic experiences or rapidly “awaken Kundalini,” the practice is approached progressively — cultivating stability, clearing and balancing the nadis, strengthening pranic awareness, and creating a grounded foundation for deeper spiritual practice.

My own journey with Kundalini eventually led me to seek deeper traditional training in India and a slower, more grounded approach to working with the subtle body.

If you’ve been curious about Kundalini Yoga and are drawn to a more traditional, grounded approach, your first in-person class is currently $15.

Saturdays • 10:00–11:00 AM
Minneapolis
First class • $15
Regular drop-in • $30

Beginners welcome.
Use code FIRST15 when booking.

Book here: www.artofshakti.com/service-page/traditional-kundalini-yoga-in-person

Rooted in practice, guided by Shakti.

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The Invisible Wall Between Us and the LightA bee entered our home and remained there until the next day, when I found th...
09/17/2026

The Invisible Wall Between Us and the Light

A bee entered our home and remained there until the next day, when I found that it had died.

Then another appeared at the window — and then another — repeatedly pressing itself against the glass, trying to reach what it could see on the other side.

I kept thinking:

Something is seeking sweetness and light, but cannot perceive the barrier between itself and what it is trying to reach.

In the Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam, the Divine Mother manifests as Bhrāmarī Devī — the Goddess surrounded by innumerable black bees. The bees move around Her sounding Hrīm, and through them Her Śakti becomes an overwhelming force that destroys what could not otherwise be overcome.

I don’t know that every encounter in nature needs to be interpreted as an omen. But sometimes an image arrives at exactly the right moment to become a teaching.

How often are we like the bee at the window?

We can see the nourishment we long for.
Love. Support. Peace. Abundance. God.

And yet something invisible stands between us and our ability to receive it.

Old conditioning.
Fear.
Attachment.
A belief that we must earn what is freely offered.
A way of living that once protected us but has now become the barrier itself.

Perhaps spiritual practice is not always about searching for something more.

Sometimes it is about becoming conscious of the invisible wall we keep flying into.

The sweetness was there all along.

The light was there all along.

We simply had to discover what was preventing us from reaching it.

Jai Ma. 🐝🙏

09/16/2026

Some of us learned very early that our value came from being useful.

Being the strong one.
The dependable one.
The one who gives, fixes, carries, supports, provides.

And when that becomes part of our identity, receiving can actually feel uncomfortable.

We may feel guilty asking for help. We may minimize our own needs. We may overgive long after we are depleted, because somewhere within us, being needed became intertwined with being loved.

I have had to look at this in my own life too — the places where giving felt natural, but receiving required much more vulnerability.

This is one of the quieter teachings of Anahata.

The heart is not only learning how to open outward.

It is also learning how to remain open enough to receive nourishment, care, support, reciprocity, and love without believing we have to earn it first.

Sometimes the deeper practice is not learning to give more.

It is allowing ourselves to be held too.

This week we’re exploring Anahata and the Sacred Art of Receiving in live practice — online and in Minneapolis.

09/15/2026

I keep noticing a pattern among caregivers, healers, mothers, and those who have spent much of their lives holding others:

Sometimes we become so identified with giving that receiving begins to feel uncomfortable.

For some, this pattern begins very early. A child learns to care for the parent, carry emotional weight that was never theirs, or become useful in order to maintain connection. Later in life, the same dynamic can quietly repeat itself through relationships where they continuously pour outward, even when very little returns.

These wounds can run deep.

Karma Yoga teaches selfless action without attachment to reward. But selflessness is not self-abandonment. Giving without expectation does not mean remaining indefinitely inside relationships or circumstances that deplete, exploit, or diminish us.

Anahata is concerned not only with our ability to give love, but with our capacity to receive it.

To receive support.
To receive nourishment.
To receive beauty.
To receive care without guilt.

This is also part of the wisdom of Lalita Tripurasundari — Shakti as fullness, beauty, relationship, nourishment, and the sacred enjoyment of life.

There must be movement in both directions.

Some hold so tightly that nothing can flow outward. Others give until there is almost nothing left within.

Neither is balance.

For those devoted to caring for others, nourishing the self can itself become an act of service. When the vessel is tended to, what we offer can remain grounded, consistent, and sincere.

This week’s email and Sadhana explore Anahata Chakra and The Sacred Art of Receiving.

An invitation for inquiry:

Where has the heart become guarded against receiving?

Why might giving feel safer than allowing ourselves to be supported?

And where in our lives has sacred generosity quietly become self-erasure?

Comment PRACTICE for details to join this week.

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