Relax and recharge anytime, anywhere.
Introductory Talk, 3 Meditations, 77 minutes
The most powerful relaxation technique on the planet.
Introductory Talk, 2 Meditations, 67 minutes
Yoga Nidra is the most powerful relaxation technique on the planet!
1 Meditation, 28 minutes
Become mindful, peaceful, and self-aware.
2 Meditations, 32 minutes
Become grounded, confident, and stable.
6 Meditations, 120 minutes
Balance the mind, and awaken higher consciousness.
Introductory Talk, 3 Meditations, 60 minutes
Increase your vitality for health and healing.
Introductory Talk, 7 meditations, 150 minutes
Chakra Shuddhi
Introductory Talk, 4 Meditations, 75 minutes
Journey through your desires to discover the most important one.
4 meditations, 80 minutes
True meditation is a process where you come to know yourself and discover all the wonderful powers and abilities you possess.
Meditation enables you to create inner peace, gain control over your body and mind, and awaken higher consciousness.
As you progress on the path of meditation, you enter into your subconscious and unconscious mind, which contains powerful forces and energies that shape your life, including your instincts, feelings, behaviors, and desires. Certain meditation techniques enable you to harness the vast power of your unconscious. You can then direct this power for whatever purpose you desire.
Start your journey into meditation by learning how to relax, rest and recuperate, restore health and balance, and strengthen your mind. This is the springboard into more advanced practices of meditation. It is difficult to make any progress in meditation without first learning to relax.
Meditation transforms the mind from its raw undisciplined state, which is full of worries and anxieties, into a strong, dynamic, peaceful, integrated, and awakened state.
Meditation has been scientifically proven to be an effective way to treat and manage many chronic physical and mental conditions.
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We teach a variety of meditation techniques, so you can choose the best approach for your personal needs and desires. Our meditations are derived from ancient yoga and modern psychological traditions. They include meditations for relaxation and stress reduction, meditations to create energy, vitality and healing, and meditations for inner strength and emotional resilience.
You can also find unique meditations developed by us for awakening the chakras, manifesting desires and nurturing spiritual connection. These meditations are designed for busy people who don’t have hours to spare, but who still want to experience the many benefits of meditation.
Our effective and proven meditation techniques are used by Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati in his medical and yoga therapy practice to help manage mental and psychological problems, and to promote recovery from chronic disease.
I began practicing Swami Shankardev and Jayne Stevenson’s Ajapa Japa meditations several years ago and it has been a turning point in my life. I still find it the most effective practice for calming, balancing and promoting self-expression.
When I first did this practice my throat chakra had been quite constricted for many years. I would feel this energetically when the breath moved through this area of my body. The more I practiced however, the lighter and more liberated my throat felt. These changes were reflected in my daily life. My voice became more confident and I was able to express myself much more freely and openly. I wholeheartedly recommend it!
Dr. Swami Shankardev is an excellent and profound teacher. A humble and thoughtful Yoga Acharya, he addresses his students with a strong desire to share his sacred knowledge in the true spirit of giving. After his visit to Jivamukti, I began to practice Big Shakti’s meditations. I find them extremely helpful, full of wonderful instruction, and deeply soothing.
I would recommend Swami Shankardev and Jayne Stevenson’s workshops and meditations to anyone who wants to incorporate a practice in their daily life that can have profound impact, particularly in terms of shifting longstanding patterns when other techniques have not been successful. Until their workshop, I had not been able to harness the energy required to shift from a long term partnership. Almost immediately on completing the workshop and commencing to use the Core Strength Meditations on a daily basis, I found the energy required to successfully reorganise my professional life. I moved to a new, much happier partnership.
Inner Silence (Antar Mouna) purifies the mind from accumulated negative mental content, memories and emotions. Those are words and promises of what can be experienced with this practice. It was Big Shakti’s meditation that brought this to life for me. I had an “aha! Moment” when practicing.
The benefit of breath, mantra, and flame prior was deep, rich and enlightening. It allowed me to be in a safe, spacious place to witness. The clear instructions enabled me to purify thoughts.
I intend to continue with this practice to get to know myself the very best that I can. Professionally, my clients and students get the flow-on benefit through our collaboration and their own experience of the practices.
Heartfelt gratitude to you both and your teachers.
I wanted to write to let you know how much we appreciate the 3 Easy Steps to Deep Relaxation . It’s just so clear and easy to use. My students report that they find it excellent for calming down and especially effective for anxiety. It’s a great introduction for those who have never meditated before as it breaks the process down into simple, manageable parts.
Listening to the lecture on relaxation is a therapy in itself! My students say they listen to it while driving and find it very informative and soothing. It reminds them to stay relaxed wherever they are, whatever they’re doing, and to keep on practicing!
It is quite evident from the start of using Swami Shankardev’s guidance that these techniques are truly effective. The guided Yoga Nidra complements my own practice in this type of relaxation meditation. Having a “coach” of this calibre to lead me through the territory of the body is a blessing.
The concepts in your Illuminating Your Heart’s Desire meditations are so powerful, they have started a hugely positive change in my life. I just love the simple but profound ideas you present.
Recently, I bought the CD for a friend as he is wanting to discover his life aim. He was also having ongoing problems with a work colleague and unsure of how to approach them. Before meeting his colleague, he listened to your introductory talk and did the first meditation. He realised he did not need to win or be right, but that he wanted a positive working relationship with his colleague. Because of his clarity, the issues were resolve very quickly and their relationship has taken a positive turn. What a wonderful outcome!
I am collecting all of your meditations because I find them to be the best out there. I have tried many different meditations and apps but they have not been as high quality or effective. I was struggling to get 3 hours quality sleep and my health was really suffering. I was recommended to Big Shakti by Sebastian Pole of Pukka Herbs.
Your meditations are clear, very well annunciated, and the voice itself is very soothing. I listen to one of the five titles every night. My general wellbeing has improved and sleep has stopped being an issue for me.
The expert guidance and unhurried pace of the Prana and Pranic Healing meditations allow the practices to gently unfold into a powerful experience of vitality.
I feel that with each listening my experience of these profound techniques deepens and becomes more available to use in my daily life.
These meditations are an invaluable resource that addresses the needs of both beginner and advance students. Thank you for producing such insightful and clearly communicated work.
Having suffered from acute anxiety most of my life, which culminated in panic attacks and palpitations, I began my yoga journey by developing an awareness of the breath. When I started working with Big Shakti’s Prana and Pranic Healing Meditations my practice went to another level.
I noticed immediate results, my energy was increasing and I wasn’t filled with fear anymore. I feel so much stronger and more grounded. I hardly ever get palpitations now and look forward to a long and healthy life practicing yoga.
I began the Core Strength Calm Mind practices during a high stress time in my life. As a result of integrating the meditations into my daily practice I have gained a deep understanding of how to develop internal strength, and to feel more grounded and comfortable with my own expression.
At times when I felt overwhelmed and tired, it was extremely helpful to have on hand, the support of the practices to guide me to relax. These meditations taught me how to deal with negativity, how to release pain and tension, how to increase strength and wellbeing. There is a strong focus on healing from within. I have found the practices to be a valuable resource.
After completing the Core Strength Calm Mind meditations. I feel very clear, sharp, balanced, connected, tall, strong and together. Basically it balances and connects my mind, body and soul so that I feel ready to cope with whatever comes my way for the rest of the day!!
Some time ago I bought your Illuminating your Heart’s Desire meditation. For a short time, I applied it daily, and was really surprised just how quickly the practice helped me to clarify my thoughts and intentions. I no longer need to use the guidance as I now have these skills within me.
I can ask a question or set an intention in meditation while focusing on the relevant chakra. This greatly helps me to gain insight into important aspects for an authentic life, one that is congruent with my innermost needs. It is a beautiful and effective practice – thank you for creating it.
I am finding the guided meditations brilliant! Your service was also very prompt. Thank you for providing these precious teachings.
Many years ago I dabbled in the practice of meditation with limited success, however a friend recommended Dr. Swami Shankardev’s work and it was a game changer. The Yoga Nidra harnessed my attention and helped me to realise my potential at the World Rowing Championships which culminated in a bronze medal in the men’s eights. It’s been a while since I’ve competed internationally but the same skills still resonate. Recently I’ve found that a high proportion of the student athletes I coach find Big Shakti’s Yoga Nidra helps them to focus both on the water and in the classroom. Dr Shankardev is now a bit of a cult hero at high schools in Sydney, Adelaide and even an Ivy League University in the United States.
Swami Shankardev radiates the light and knowledge of his lineage along with a great sense of humour and a certain simplicity and lightness of being. Not a small feat! Big Shakti is a valuable site for all aspiring to yoga, laymen and advanced practitioners alike. Thankyou for the great work!
Thank you for this wonderful Chakras Meditation. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who is interested in authentic meditation and true self-discovery.
These Chakra meditations have guided me to a place were I can see myself in a loving, non-judgmental way. I find this to be very fulfilling. As a result of using this exceptional chakras practice I am more grounded, aware and connected.
I have been using your excellent Yoga Nidra meditation in the evenings to unwind after work. My practice has given me a sense of deep relaxation and afterwards, I have felt rejuvenated and energized for the remainder of my evening.
Big Shakti’s Yoga Nidra and Meditation provides effective methods for stress reduction and healing. I have gained noticeable results, including: improved sense of wellbeing, increased inner strength, calmness and serenity, increased stamina, and the ability to deal with stress and life’s challenges.
Although simple, the techniques are powerful, based in authentic tradition of tantric yoga, and thus different from many of the ‘new age’ meditation instructions which have a much more superficial effect on our mind-body system.
What I enjoy about Big Shakti online courses and meditations is their combination of wisdom and practice. They have helped to clarify my understanding of certain yogic terms in the light of modern Western psychology, and thus allowed my practice to become alive, useful and meaningful
As a teacher, I am better able to explain the science behind the techniques, which my very Western students appreciate. There is an urgent need for yogic mind management in today’s society. Once known these techniques can be practiced by everybody no matter what challenge they may be facing from depression to the constant mind chatter. Big Shakti’s courses offer a bridge that Westerners can cross trustingly.
Since practicing your Core Strength Calm Mind meditations I am experiencing an escalation in good health, energy and confidence, and my conscious awareness is expanding.
As a Yoga devotee for 35 years I am convinced, more than ever, that embodying your Teachings is one of the most essential and far reaching processes a Yogi can embark upon. I remain in your debt for this doorway into deeper, profound levels of Self.
The Chakra Meditation practice with Swami Shankardev is the most clear and delightful I’ve done. The introduction is excellent and it has helped me understand the chakras more deeply.
The rotation of consciousness through the chakras is genius! What a downpour of grace; to hear the beautiful pronunciation of the sweet names of the chakras, but more importantly to truly feel them in our own being!
Dr. Swami Shankardev is both a dynamic Yogi and a brilliant intellectual who embodies a mix of health practitioner and psychotherapist, as well as a sense of humor, which is common only to stand-up artists and team coaches all blended into one; quite an authentic and modern Yogi indeed.
He gave a meticulous, yet informal speech and conveyed a unique sense of what the Yogic lifestyle is really all about with so much energy, enthusiasm, impeccable serenity, and laser-like attention. He dared people to give meditation a chance, at least a try! That was long ago and I have since practiced many of Big Shakti’s meditations and believe they are the most authentic meditations available today and are perfect for aspiring yoga practitioners.
True meditation is a process where you come to know yourself and discover all the wonderful powers and abilities you possess.
Meditation enables you to create inner peace, gain control over your body and mind, and awaken higher consciousness.
As you progress on the path of meditation, you enter into your subconscious mind, which contains powerful forces and energies that shape your life, including your instincts, feelings, behaviors, and desires. Certain meditation techniques enable you to harness the vast power of your subconscious. You can then direct this power for whatever purpose you desire.
Meditation transforms the mind from its raw undisciplined state, which is full of worries and anxieties, into a strong, dynamic, peaceful, integrated, and awakened state.
Meditation is an English word that is used to describe any process of gaining greater self-awareness and self-knowledge. These include relaxation, directed attention, visualization, devotional contemplation, thinking, and planning. All of these techniques can improve your health and your life in every way.
When you meditate, you aim to become more relaxed, fully aware, and present in each moment. Over time yoga and meditation techniques lead to improved physical and mental health and the awakening of higher consciousness. Over time you experience a powerful, joyful, and aware state that radically transforms your sense of who you are and your entire life.
Yoga and meditation techniques develop self-awareness and self-regulation. They feed into each other. The more self-aware, the more you can regulate. And the more you self-regulate, the more self-aware you become. These create a virtuous circle of increasing good health and overall well-being. When these two aspects are mastered, you can dive deeply into self-exploration, ultimately leading to the state of self-mastery.
The foundation concept in yoga-tantra is self-awareness. From the yoga-tantra point of view, cultivating self-awareness is the most important thing you can do in your life. Self-awareness arises when consciousness reflects onto itself; that is, you realize that you are conscious of being conscious. This is reflected awareness. For example, you think and know that you are thinking.
Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself objectively and to realize that you are more than your behaviors, attitudes, opinions, and emotions and that there is something greater in you that is eternal, unchanging, and blissful.
The best technique to develop self-awareness, which is also called witnessing, and mindfulness is Inner Silence, also called Antar Mouna.
Self-regulation is the ability to influence your body and mind’s activities and responses and consciously affect how you feel. We will describe the techniques for self-regulation later in this article.
Self-regulation techniques include the use of relaxation, breath awareness, grounding, centering, mantras, concentration on an image, and much more. They are used for stress management and for the reduction of anxiety or pain, for healing, to manage an overactive e mind, and to develop greater mental and emotional strength and resilience.
Self-regulation allows you to consciously alter your feelings, for example, during stressful situations. If you are anxious or tense, you can use relaxation to slow your breath and turn on the parasympathetic nervous system. If you have digestive problems, you can use specific relaxation meditations that focus on the belly to improve your digestion. This is because digestion is adversely affected by stress and improved by relaxation.
Once you have learned self-regulation and your mind and emotions are under your control, you can apply yoga and meditation techniques to self-reflect and study your body-mind. You can direct your attention to various parts of your body and mind in a relaxed way and, using self-awareness, recognize if that part is healthy or unhealthy and if it needs to be optimized. They allow you to get in touch with your feelings. You can use these techniques to balance and strengthen the body and mind. You also discover the wonders that lie within you and can realize your potential.
Over time you develop a more mature and healthy relationship with yourself and your ability to self regulate
Yoga and meditation techniques guide you to discover and explore often unconscious parts of you. Expanding awareness through meditation supports the development of a healthy ego, which can create meaningful relationships with life.
Yoga and meditation techniques can be applied to the pursuit of higher consciousness and spiritual realization. In this process, you aim to discover the true nature behind your individual personality and to intuit where you have come from and where you are going after death. Meditation at this level is a process of exploring life (and death) in all its forms: individual existence, universal existence, as well as the transcendent aspects of being that lie beyond time and space.
Meditation is a process of awakening and developing higher consciousness, and this is available to everyone.
Yoga and meditation techniques can be divided into two main forms:
By learning a technique and then applying it in your life, you develop a relaxed and calm mind, inner strength and confidence, and higher awareness at all times and under all circumstances.
We can divide yoga and meditation techniques into several sections
Relaxation is the foundation for all meditation techniques. The ability to relax is a prerequisite for more advanced yoga and techniques. You cannot proceed on the path if you are not attending to any deep-seated, built-up stresses and tensions. The main problem is that most people who are stressed are also physically and mentally exhausted and tend to fall asleep in meditation. This defeats the purpose.
The most useful and effective deep relaxation meditation techniques teach you how to remain relaxed under all conditions to become a more relaxed person.
The 3 Easy Steps to Deep Relaxation Meditation program will teach you how to recognize where and when stress builds up in your body and how to remove it. You will become a more relaxed person. You will learn how to relax, rest deeply, recharge, and rejuvenate yourself. You will also learn how to prevent stress and exhaustion from building up again.
If you want to go deeper into relaxation and understand what it is all about, then click on the link to this course Relaxation Meditation – Relax, De-Stress, Recuperate
Yoga Nidra Meditation is one of the most powerful relaxation meditation techniques to attain deep rest and rejuvenation. It progressively relaxes you, soothing mental and emotional disturbances by relaxing the various layers of your being, from the gross physical to the subtlest parts of your psyche. It releases long-term, built-up stresses, mental anguish, and chronic exhaustion.
Yoga Nidra meditation is the perfect practice for helping you to feel and experience the mind-body connection. The basic form of this technique touches every part of the body with the mind and awareness, thereby infusing that part with awareness and energy. It may seem like a simple exercise, but it requires a level of focus to remain awake and alert so as to complete the whole practice.
One of the most powerful ways to use meditation techniques for healing uses the breath to connect with prana. These pranic healing meditations progressively teach you how to use the breath and the life force, your prana, to facilitate healing.
Pranic healing techniques teach you how to:
These techniques need to be practiced in combination with proper medical advice.
This series of techniques teach you how to ground yourself to remain strong and stable under all circumstances. You do this by aligning yourself with your strengths and then pulsating energy between two points.
When you become anxious or overwhelmed with emotions, you will become ungrounded. It is easy to become caught up in your head, ruminating, and entangled in disturbing feelings and emotions.
These techniques enable you to ground yourself, take your attention out of the rumination, worry, and anxiety, and develop inner stability and strength. They develop a sense of being more embodied and able to stay present in a situation, even if that situation is difficult, and you might wish to run away from it. They help you work through problems and learn how to better deal with life’s difficulties.
It is important to have a purpose in life. Otherwise, you have no direction or meaning in your life. Lack of purpose and meaning is one of the greatest causes of unhappiness and depression.
It is also important to have a purpose when you meditate, use yoga and meditation techniques effectively and efficiently, achieve your goals, and feel that you are progressing.
The Illuminating Your Heart’s Desire techniques teach you to find your heart’s desire and life’s purpose in five easy stages:
If you want to go deeper into this topic, then please go to Life Purpose Course.
One of the most effective meditation practices to connect with your higher self is called Ajapa Japa meditation, which uses the breath and a mantra to awaken spiritual energy. It is a practice that moves energy between various psychic centers called chakras to animate your inner being.
Today, many people suffer from feelings of isolation and alienation from themselves, leading to anxiety and depression. In fact, you are cut off from yourself; you are cut off from life. At the heart of this feeling is a lack of awareness of your own nature and spiritual core. Who are you when the social aspect of your life is stripped away? This meditation helps you to tap into your life force and channel this energy toward a higher, more liberated state of being.
Ajapa Japa is a complete spiritual practice that can take you to the highest stages of meditation. This one technique is a complete system Ajapa Japa is an active meditation technique. You chant a soothing sound (mantra) while breathing into the psychic passages of the body. for individual self-development and transcendental experience.
It promotes physical health, mental and emotional stability, and spiritual enlightenment. It is especially useful for healing mental illness. If you want to know more about this aspect of Ajapa Japa, please click on this link to the Healing the Mind Meditation Course – Ajapa Japa Stage 1.
Higher meditation practices work with the subtle structures of the body and mind, such as the chakras.
The chakras are the controlling psychic centers of your being, psychic or subtle energy centers located in the spine at a very subtle level.
The Purify, Strengthen, Awaken the Chakras – Guided Training meditations are concentration techniques (dharana) that focus your awareness onto the chakras. You awaken higher consciousness by learning to feel, visualize, and regulate the chakras. Chakra meditations can be applied to the pursuit of higher consciousness and spiritual realization.
Meditations on the chakras allow you to become aware of the subtle aspects of your existence, the non-physical, psychic, and intuitive elements that connect each of us at an interpersonal level and to the universe as a whole.
Higher meditation practices help you to break the isolation of the individual self and to feel that you are part of a cosmic whole. In this higher level of perception, you start to know yourself as a cosmic entity and to feel your place in the world. In this process, you aim to discover your true nature behind the individual personality, intuit where you came from, and where you are going after death.
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