Satsang with Shambhavi

Join Shambhavi Sarasvati for a weekly exploration of self-realization, death, love, devotion, and waking up while living in a messy world. Satsang is an ancient spiritual practice from India. It means "being in reality together." During satsang, people gather with a teacher to learn, ask questions, find community, chant and sing. Shambhavi gives satsang in Portland, Oregon and elsewhere. The dharma talks offered here are recordings of the live satsang. Shambhavi is the spiritual director of Jaya Kula, a nonprofit organization. Her training is in the View and practices of Trika Shaivism from Kashmir and the Dzogchen tradition of Tibet. She is a householder sannyasini and a devotee of Anandamayi Ma. Visit jayakula.org for her full teaching schedule and more information.Shambhavi's books include The Reality Sutras: Seeking the Heart of Trika Shaivism (2018), Tantra: the Play of Awakening (2012), Pilgrims to Openness: Direct Realization Tantra in Everyday Life (2009), Returning (2015), and No Retreat: Poems on the Way to Waking Up (2016). All of Shambhavi's books are available on Amazon.

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Recent Reviews

Nirmsy

Wisdom and Humor

There’s so much real, practical wisdom in these talks, and delivered with sincere kindness and a sense of humor too!
zxoqy

Thanks!!

I love the wisdom and outlook of these talks.
WRSPrelude2

Disaster Awaits

Cult leader that disempowers. Best to look elsewhere for guidance.
Always Seeking The Long Way

A voice of wisdom in an age of insanity

Shambhavi’s satsungs have given me solace during these unprecedented times. With humor and joy, she dispenses practical and engaging advise that addresses exactly what I need to hear.
Campo champo

One of the best living teachers in the world

Shambhavi is incredible. She has helped my spiritual practice immensely, just through this podcast. She's so smart, insightful, real, and pushes people to get past their attachment to suffering and limitations. (side note: I wish that iTunes was better at featuring and promoting and organizing podcasts, this would appeal to so many millions of people but it's probably getting buried in deep nooks as if it's too esoteric or something.)
SomuchMa

The real deal

Shambhavi's satsangs are the real deal, wisdom words born from experience and an incredible amount of heart. Listening to these podcasts while I'm out and about help me remember that I want my orientation to life to be with my heart before all else. She is real, relevant, honest...and hilarious!
daninorygun

Nourishment for the Soul

Shambhavi's wisdom always seems to speak to me at the right time. She has a graceful way of expressing herself directly yet with delight. I listen on the go and repeat them often. In today's stressful times and uncertainty, there is an inner calmness & clarity, after I hear her wise words.
Spmz23

Direct Line to Crazy Wisdom

Shambhavi lovingly speaks from decades of spiritual practice. Hearing Teachings with such clarity is a balm. And her infectious humor is contagious. Road sign for practitioners reads: REAL DEAL HERE.
artkeefe3

Invaluable!

I was so excited to hear that Shambhavi’s satsangs would be available in podcast form - her clarity, wisdom, and humor have been so helpful to me over the years, and it’s great to have access to her teachings in this format. This podcast is definitely worth a listen for anyone interested in down to earth, heart-centered wisdom.
JayaJaiMa

Gratitude!

Wonderfully inspirational, insightful, clear, and concise. Such a gift to have these so easily accessible. Thank you!
jgdwn

Wonderful opportunity

It is a wonderful opportunity to listen to Shambhavi's satsangs in podcast form. I have listened to the same one many over and over. Everyone will benefit from her wisdom, wit, and clarity.
Sz01938472@101

Stuck on repeat

No matter which satsang I listen to, it always seems to be exactly what I need to hear. What a gift this podcast is!
Jgbfun

Wonderful view

Every time I hear Shambhavi I am struck by the majesty and beauty of the reality she describes, and the matter of fact way she explains its accessibility to everyone. There is nothing pat or contrived in her view teachings -- just a sincerity and devotion that is evident throughout. I highly recommend listening to some of Shambhavi's satsangs. They are relaxing, uplifting, and fun!
Regina_Dawn

An Invaluable Weekly Asset

I highly encourage everyone to give these podcasts a listen! I cannot emphasize enough how much these weekly teachings have impacted my life. Shambhavi is a truth-speaking, wisdom-embodying teacher with delightful wit and a playful disposition. She effortlessly combines light-hearted humor with profound, esoteric insights for a delightful way to learn about one's self and life's true nature. Enjoy!
AncilitoMommaBearski

Rad Podcast

No spiritual bull-honkey-tonk or dogma! Thank you god! It's refreshing to listen to. Through Shambhavi's words, I feel real lived experience. I LOVE having these teachings available as a Podcast.
rvandamm

Fierce Spiritual Guidance

I love this podcast. I listen to it every morning as I get ready for work to start the day with a clear mind and open heart. Shambhavi gives witty and wise guidance on the path to waking up without blowing sunshine up anybody's butt. She means business.
Matridarshana

Showering wisdom

Satsang with Shambhavi is the real deal: wholehearted, deep, funny, humble, devotional, challenging, reassuring, accessible, and informed by years of practice, study and realization. We're so lucky these teachings are now available on podcast. When I feel lonely and cut off from wisdom, just the sound of Shambhavi's voice brings me back to the Reality that communication with God is happening all the time, in every circumstance, and we're all in this together. Highly recommended.
Stumbling towards dharma

Accessible, relevant and relaxing

Ancient wisdom made fresh for the modern seeker. With her clear, direct and accesible style, Shambhavi delivers timely, relevant and practical guidance on creating more relaxation, clarity and freedom in your life. Always imploring you to find and follow your own heart's wisdom and intelligence, Shambhavi offers tantric teachings, dharmic advice and functional support for anyone on the path of spiritual awakening. Her style is engaging, funny and precise, informed by years of study and practice.
Bhadra54

Wonderful

Great podcast! Shambhavi's dharma talks are honest, funny, direct, and always relaxing. There is something for everyone in these talks, highly recommended!
sketchmeaflower

My favourite podcasts... full of wisdom and warmth

I'm so glad that Shambhavi is now sharing her wonderfully clear and wise words here on iTunes. I listen to Satsang with Shambhavi almost everyday, and gain more and more from her beautiful teachings and stories each and every time. Listening to her makes even my most mundane chores and activities super enjoyable. Funny, insighful, and totally down to earth. Highly recommend.
tdoles

My go-to

I've been listening to Shambhavi's satsangs for a little over 6 months, and well, they have been my go-to for wisdom teachings. Her humor, sharp mind, and wam heart brings me back every week. I'm glad to see iTunes is carrying these treasures. Check Shambhavi out. You'll be glad you did.
snow gia

Encouraging and Pithy

This is a resource for any one who wishes to explore their own thoughts and experience. The benefits are pleasntly surprizing and innumerable.
jasminelove

straight ahead..no mumbo jumbo

how refreshing to hear real speak from a spiritual teacher. no mumbo-jumbo, nor ten things to do for a cool life free from worry and woe. straight ahead, I like it. sounds to me that this teacher is walking the talk.
moniloves1

Heart of wisdom

Satsang with Shambhavi has been a source of wisdom and enjoyment for me. Shambhavi's heartfelt devotion to practice speaks directly to my heart. It has been a lovely and inspiring beacon. Her playful style is humorous, fun and refreshing. Sit down with a cuppa tea and enjoy!
Gumbygal

Shambhavi: Delicious, Nourishing Satsang

Listening to Shambhavi is an aesthetic experience: she engages you in all your senses including your intelligence, imagination, and emotions. Her heart-opening wisdom is nectar in these troubled times.
Sidava

Guru in my pocket

Having access to Satsang while I'm out and about is such a blessing. Shambhavi is clear, precise, loving and playful in her language and presentation of the view of the Trika tradition. It's a rarity to have access to a tradition such as Trika in such deep and accessible way. Jai Ma!
Annam15

Clear and Insightful

How wonderful that these satsangs are available publicly now. Shambhavi presents a view of reality and simple direction towards living a life in a more relaxed and spacious manner. I listen to these over and over again.
Bhanudas108

Honest, direct and uplifting

Shambhavi demonstrates time and again her devotion to waking up through a unique style of humor, clarity and fierceness. As a teacher, she has an exceptional way of simplifying complex view teachings from her lineage through stories, analogies and reflection. Highly recommend this podcast for anyone on the path - looking to self reflect, laugh and experience all of reality.