This foundational course is a must for anyone interested in nondual Śākta and Śaiva traditions, with a focus on the most important practice - cultivating awareness. Ordinarily, we assume that this primary practice "happens on its own" as we go about perfecting other practices such as mantra, mudrā, prāṇāyāma, and meditation. On the contrary, all other practices become exponentially more effective through the cultivation of awareness and sattarka, which is translated as sound or higher reasoning. 

The nondual Śākta-Śaiva traditions provide a systematic method for cultivating awareness and insight through the understanding of the relationship between the Self and the objects of the world, the contents of the mind, and with the self (notice the use of the capital S and the small s in the word "self"). With the progressive deepening of awareness and insight, there is a release of the mass of contractions that influence how we view the world and ourselves. 

This 4-week course will be deeply empowering and transformational through the application of progressively deepening practices and the darśana or the View of the path. 

We will work deeply with the Nirvāṇa or Ātma Ṣaṭkam during this course, the famous composition of Jagadguru Śrī Ādi Śankara in answer to the question, "Who are you?" These six verses will become the basis for the exploration of the Self or the Śiva tattva. It is through the progressive exploration of the relationship between the Self and the objects of the world and mind that we will come to rest in the lived understanding of the Śiva tattva. 

This course will also include handouts, audio recordings of the chant, recordings of meditations, and homework exercises. 

Although pre-requisites are not mandatory, at least one of the following is HIGHLY recommended in order to understand the course material. 

1. A reading of Shakti Rising (Chinnaiyan K. Nonduality Press, 2017) or Glorious Alchemy (Chinnaiyan K. New Sarum Press, 2020).

2. Fractals of Reality Self-Study Course.

3. Lalitā Sahasranāma Self-Study Course.

4. Foundations of Non-dual Tantra Course (housed on the Embodied Philosophy platform). 

The Fractals of Reality Self-Study Course and the Lalitā Sahasranāma Self-Study Course are available at a 50% discount for those enrolling for the current course (links will be provided upon enrollment). Please note that there are no discounts for the Foundations of Non-dual Tantra Course. 

No refunds will be issued once purchased. Thank you for your understanding.

Course Logistics:

This is a self-study course and can be completed at your own pace.

Cost:

$149
Art: Kavitha Chinnaiyan