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Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power Of The Goddesses Of Yoga (2013)

by Sally Kempton(Favorite Author)

4.37 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

160407891X (ISBN13: 9781604078916)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Sounds True

review 1: I've been very slowly savoring this book for about five months, mostly because I didn't want to get to the end. I learned SO much about Hindu goddesses, and the author presents the information in an accessible and compelling way. Each chapter, which follows the same format, is centered around a specific goddess and includes meditations to help the reader manifest the goddess and her energy. Even if you don't particularly believe in Hinduism or goddesses, a person could benefit from reading this book by exploring personality archetypes. Each person embodies a combination of Hindu goddess archetypes, and it can be helpful when you want to enhance or diminish certain aspects of your personality. I received so much "food for thought" from this book and now have a lot that I wa... morent to explore on my own. I didn't do all the meditations on the first read, but I can now refer to ones that I want to do. Very well written and organized. I highly recommend.
review 2: To be honest, I haven't had much interest in studying the Hindu Goddesses, I've always been more of a Shiva and Hanuman kind of gal. I've seen plenty of their iconography, blurbs here and there, and of course, Heidi Klum's controversial Kali Halloween costume several years ago, but never enough information to draw me in. When Sally Kempton's book Awakening Shakti: the Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga was introduced to me, I decided it was high time I broaden my knowledge.Sally Kempton has done a wonderful job organizing these lovely Goddesses in her book, both exploring the light and the shadow side of them, thus inviting us to explore our own light and shadow sides. There are eleven goddesses she fleshes out for us, complete with gorgeous illustrations by Ekabhumi Charles Ellik, meditation exercises, lists of alternate names, capabilities, where and why to invoke them, their bija and invocation mantras, and their personal Gayatri mantra. In addition to the Goddess' story, Sally shares her personal experiences with them and experiences through people with whom she's been involved. On top of the beautiful biographies, Sally has included a pronounciation guide, a "which goddess are you" guide, and a reader's group guide that would be great for yoga and meditation teachers to use in class.Personally, I found myself identifying with Lakshmi (Goddess of Abundance and Good Fortune), Sita (Goddess of Devotion and Mystical Submission), and Dhumavati (Crone Goddess of Disappointment and Letting Go). In the depth of these identities is more than just what their title implies. In Lakshmi, invoking wealth and sharing it, but not becoming materialistic and attached and when to not over extend. In Sita, loving completely and being a supportive partner, but also knowing when to walk away. In Dhumavati, finding beauty in the rubble and death and finding joy no matter what.Overall, I think this is a fantastic addition to my library of books. It brings a nice balance to the mystical aspect of my practice and my point of reference. Whether or not you are well versed in Goddesses of Yoga, I would recommend Awakening Shakti to expand your point of view. less

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