The Shakti is the feminine we know through human gender, animals, birds, the powers of nature, and the cosmos. Yet, the Shakti is also something beyond it all, something profoundly mysterious. 

The aspect of Shakti beyond the visible world, yet essential to all life, is the Ultimate Shakti. In other words, we consider the absolute, ultimate reality of all life and consciousness as feminine.

This Ultimate Shakti is not something we can speak about, as there are no human language references. For this reason, we turn to Sanskrit mantras, the twilight language, the language of Yoga, and enlightened consciousness. 

Specific Sanskrit mantras related to the Ultimate Shakti can elevate our minds and hearts beyond our egoic conditioning. The patterns found in ancient mantras connect us to birdsong and the rhythms of nature in ways that are inexplicable to the mind.

Our Yogic Mystery School specializes in Sri Vidya, the way of auspicious wisdom. Hindus revere this path as it upholds the authority of the Vedas while integrating Yoga and other powerful practices. 

In this tradition, the Ultimate Shakti is Sri Lalita Tripurasundari, whose beauty fills all realms. Shakti is feminine and, on this path, She is the Supreme Being. How important it is for the world to realize, recognize, and acknowledge that the feminine, too, is an aspect of the Absolute Divinity.

Through the philosophy, theology, and cosmology of this unique path, we approach the Absolute Godhead as feminine and with great reverence so that we may know her power, her beauty, and receive her knowledge and love. However, it is not easy to cut through the layers of illusion that confine us to ego consciousness and its projections of the Shakti.

To know the Ultimate Shakti, we rely on human effort fed by divine grace, which comes directly from this unseen source that is also the womb of all creation. There are also practices of mudras (hand gestures) used in combination with mantras (mystical sounds) to approach this mystery of the Ultimate Shakti. 

When the seeker is ready, all of these elements can come together to reveal this holy mystery. The soul needs to be ripe enough, for this is no ordinary experience.

The most effective way to embark on this journey is by dedicating a month to immerse yourself in learning. Once you realize the value of what is available to you, we can have a conversation about your unique needs, interests, budget, and the time you can commit to your spiritual development. Together, we can craft a personalized study plan that is meaningful and tailored specifically for you.

It's not about the number of lessons or their duration. Whether it's a 30-minute session or an hour and a half, what truly matters is how you, as a unique learner, engage with the teaching. You have the power to pause, divide, or revisit lessons as you see fit. Our tutorials are meticulously designed to provide you with understanding and empowerment, allowing you to tailor your learning experience to your individual needs.

Another factor is the level of ambition you have with the teaching and the methods. For instance, if you want to pronounce the mantras correctly, it will take more time, energy, and attention to detail. Those students who care less about mantra pronunciation will not require attention to detail. Others may want to master the mudras. Some may wish to spend more time on the mystical aspects and better understand some concepts, such as the tattvas.

In essence, the time you spend on each lesson is determined by various factors. We have found that six months is a sufficient period to grasp the core teachings of this program. Some students may need a bit less time, while others may require a bit more. Rest assured, the learning period is designed to accommodate your individual pace and needs.

Our core methodology is a harmonious blend of healing, enlightenment, and transformation. We believe in addressing the whole person, ensuring that these three aspects integrate seamlessly. This approach reassures you that our program is comprehensive and not just focused on fulfilling a concept.

Tantric study and the Tantric process require one-on-one interaction for best results. Try at least one private coaching session. These interactive, power-packed processes are recorded on audio and video and provided to you for lifetime learning and self-development.

Neverless, all our programs are designed for empowered self-study. Self-study is a powerful tool for personal growth. In our system, private coaching is always within reach but not obligatory: the designed self-study process gives you the freedom to shape your learning experience.

Every tutorial has a comment box for you to interact with the instructor and other students. However, we do not engage in answering spiritual process-oriented questions or address spiritual experiences through a text-based system. We also do not indulge in intellectual discussions via the comment boxes our tutorials because we are essentially an esoteric school, not an academic school. In other words, we value the mystical over the dialectical process, which is the logical discussion of ideas and opinions generally favored in western learning.

Our preference for an esoteric approach does not mean we lack competence in the academic and dialectical process. With 15 years of teaching experience at the graduate and post-graduate level, we are well-versed in both. You can be confident in the quality of education you will receive at our school.While the logical, mental process of analytical thinking and reasoning is valuable, we have discerened over three decades of offering adult education academically, online and through alternative learning centers like the Omega Institute, Kripalu and Esalen, that it does not support authentic enlightenment. Neither does it heal or transform.

For Tantra, in particular, answering head-originating questions offers little in the way of actual transformation. Tantra is an alchemical process, a metaphorical transformation of the self, where the focus is on inner experiences and personal growth rather than intellectual understanding.

Many web-based teachers are happy to engage in "answering questions" to establish their expertise. However, for Tantra, the instructor can neither see nor serve the whole person through a text-based approach.

We have discovered that the most effective support for our students is the one-on-one private coaching process. In this process, the instructor works closely with the student, providing personalized guidance and support. It needs to be personal because of the privacy of the coach as well as the student.Of course, we cannot make it mandatory for students to go the private coaching route, so our programs are, by default, self-study.