SHIVA

Awaken to the Self Within

An Online Video Course on Inner Awakening with

Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

A Contemplative Introduction to the Teachings on Shiva, Self-Realization, and the Inner Path in the Kriya Yoga Tradition.

There is a quiet longing within every heart.

A longing for peace that does not change,

for clarity that is not disturbed,

for a sense of wholeness that is not dependent on circumstance.

The teachings of Shiva point us toward that which fulfills this longing—not outwardly,

but within.

Discover the Meaning of Shiva

What is Shiva in yoga?

In the Kriya Yoga tradition, Shiva represents pure awareness—the true Self beyond body and mind. This course offers an experiential introduction to these teachings, guiding you toward Self-realization, inner awareness, and the path of awakening.

Rather than presenting Shiva as a concept to understand, these teachings invite a direct exploration of your own being.

About the Course

This free introductory course is drawn from a live retreat with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian and offers a contemplative approach to the teachings of Shiva.

The emphasis is not on adopting beliefs, but on turning inward—toward the awareness that is always present.

Through reflection, insight, and simple practices, you are invited to explore:

The meaning of Shiva beyond form
The nature of awareness and the Self
The inner path of spiritual awakening
The role of mantra and contemplation
Living with greater clarity, steadiness, and freedom

Course Structure: Orientation & Integration

Orientation: Understanding Shiva

Explore the deeper meaning of Shiva as the ultimate reality and the Self, along with sacred symbols such as the Shiva Lingam, Sri Yantra, and Dakshinamurti as gateways to direct experience.

Integration: Living the Path

Discover how these teachings unfold in daily life through meditation, mantra (Om Namah Shivaya), awareness, and insight—revealing clarity, balance, and a quiet inner freedom.

A Contemplative Approach

This course introduces a contemplative way of engaging the inner path through:

Reflection and self-inquiry
Mantra (Om Namah Shivaya)
Awareness in daily life

These approaches support clarity, steadiness, and insight.

This course is ideal for:

Beginners exploring Shiva and Yoga philosophy
Spiritual seekers interested in Self-realization
Students of Kriya Yoga
Anyone seeking deeper awareness and inner clarity

No prior experience is required.

This is not a course based on belief.

It is an invitation to explore, reflect, and discover.

The teachings of Shiva point inward—toward the awareness that is always present.

Begin Your Journey

If you feel drawn to explore Shiva, Self-realization, and the inner path, you are warmly invited to begin.

Enroll in the Free Course

“Shiva is the central point of the universal and Supreme Self within us,

our innermost core existence.” —Dr. David Frawley

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