A practice immersion for modern-day mystics, leaders, lovers, healers,
space holders, artists, mothers and goddess lovers
longing to anchor our lives in the wisdom of the Living Goddess,
to bring healing, and retrieve divine guidance for ourselves and our world;
to recognize the sacred in daily life;
to remember and embody a human presence
that is rooted in Her.
* 21 daily practices/guidance/poetry into your email inbox
* Goddess Mythology & Embodied Spiritual Practice
* 3 Recorded retreats
As the murky fog of forgetfulness, of disconnect and separation spreads among the humans, we turn, like we have always done, to the ancient wisdom streams of the Goddess where we find an abundance of healing balms, truth serums and clear instructions to help us navigate through thorny landscapes like this.
The Great Tantric Goddess Lalita Devi, teaches us to look through the illusion of separateness and division, not as an act of denying the realm of differences and the pain we can cause each other, but to access Source Wisdom waiting underneath the surface of it all. She urges us to turn toward joy and beauty, not as frivolous luxuries, but to remember who we ARE, and the miraculous intelligence of LIFE itself.
In remembering Her, we remember the sacredness of Life, and that everything here is relationship, not only with one another but with the Earth, the waters, the sky, and all beings. We remember ourselves, as divine, as whole, as One with the eternal harmony of creation. We become co-creators instead of exploiters here on earth.
Both challenging and tremendously attractive, She mirrors to us the erotic power of the Divine Feminine, where we recognize our longing as sacred, and learn to trust in the holiness of our desire.
The erotic force, which is Lalita Devi Herself, is a flow from the deep ache of separation that propels all things toward connection. It is the magnetic pull that makes molecules combine, the invisible yearning that shapes the stars and guides rivers towards the sea. Planets spiral around their suns in gravitational devotion, seeds break open in the dark soil, reaching for a light they have never seen but intimately know and desire.
She is the eternal invitation, the call to union.
To answer Her call is a return to the pulse of creation, where every act of making, whether it be a song, a soup, a conversation; the shaping of clay, or the nurturing of a child, IS the intelligence and beauty of life itself, longing to fully incarnate in this lifetime, through us, as us.
In Goddess Sadhana, you enter into a living, breathing ritual, where mythology, prayer and spiritual practices are explored as embodied portals of awakening.
Practicing from home, you weave your insights and awakening into daily life, restoring a trust and confidence in the vast resources and support from this achingly beautiful Earth, always available to you.
There are no unrealistic standards of perfection here, in Goddess Sadhana you do as much or as little that works for you. This is a spiritual path that not only embraces your life but is your life—not the elusive perfect version of it, but just as it is.
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“I loved this, from the deep, curious yearning before, to the excitement and felt depths of every email and slow revelations of the audio retreats. A true unfolding, where questions and doubts that came up were expected and quenched, in a very supportive way. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the depths you delve into Chameli and the rest of the team.”
Katia
“The Sadhana unlocked some deep connections and opened me up in ways I wasn’t aware were going to happen. It coincided with a lot of shifts in my life and has been such a support. It was more powerful than I would have anticipated. It was beautiful and flowing. My relationship with the goddess has deepened and blossomed in a way that words cannot describe.”
Jess
“Deep connection and freedom allowed it to emerge as my own journey ….I felt incredibly supported and loved, and also totally independent (interdependent ) and secure with knowing that whatever was unfolding was exactly right. Such a pleasure to dive deep in this way with all of you.”
Robin
Practical Information
What is included?
:: Daily practices and/or short awakening poems into your email inbox.
:: Access to an online closed Facebook group where you can connect with women from all over the world, practicing just like you. This is an already established and cherished online sanctuary, which will also be there for you after the 21 days are over.
:: Recordings of all 3 Retreats (also available to download as MP3)
What happens after I join?
:: On the checkout page, you will create an account to get access to our online portal, where you can start your sadhana at any time.
Due to recent changes in email deliverability and spam controls on most email management systems, we cannot guarantee that emails will be delivered daily. All daily practices will be available to you in the morning inside our online portal.
After the 21 days are over you can go back ay any time to continue your practices.
If you need support, please email us.
$108.00
She is divine harmony
dancing at the heart of existence,
“pervading unlimited space,
yet fully manifest in every atom”.
She is the pulsating force of creation,
drawing together
the vast into the intimate
silence into sound
formlessness into form.
In the stillness of the heart,
in the quiet spaces between thoughts,
we hear Her gentle
yet urgent call:
Release illusion,
remember union,
reclaim life as sacred.
Come closer beloved,
come home.
F.A.Q
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What is Shakti Sadhana?
Sadhana means spiritual practice.
Shakti is a Sanskrit name for the feminine creative life force of the universe.
Shakti Sadhana is embodied spiritual practice, where the Goddess is the portal to awakening. In this practice, you consciously engage with both your inner and outer life, your darkness and your light, essentially seeing all of it as part of the unfathomable wholeness you are made of.
Shakti Sadhana is not a seclusive spiritual practice; it is a path that permeates every aspect of our lives.
The Yogini circle is a timeless field of wisdom. Our online 21 day Sadhana immersions are gatherings of several hundred women from all over the planet, when we come together with a shared intention of awakening, the power of the circle is activated, providing each of us with a powerful transmission of guidance and empowerment.
What will I learn in a 21 Day Sadhana?
The basis for all spiritual exploration in the Women's Wisdom tradition is the insight that that which we are longing for is who we already are. Thus our practice in sadhana is not toward a goal of attainment in the future; it is a process of melting, of unraveling the wisdom and beauty already inherent within each woman.
In ancient Goddess mythology, we find maps supporting us in this awakening process, and you will be initiated into practices from this alive lineage of women's embodied spirituality that Chameli and the Awakening Women community are dedicated to.
Will I have the time to do sadhana in the midst of a busy life?
You participate as much as is possible for you. To do some practice is better than no practice, and many of the practices are done in the midst of your life, as it is for you.
Once you enter the sadhana, you enter a mandala of Shakti, of transformation. The practices and teachings will, independent of how much you “do”, unfold in unexpected ways.
Who is it for?
If you long to root yourself in a deeper truth, to live awakening in your daily life, to embody Shakti—the divine creative power—more fully, then this sadhana is for you. We do go deep; we do embrace both shadow and light as aspects of Goddess. We meet in a shared dedication to living awake.
If you feel called, a pull, a sense of YES inside…then claim your seat in the circle.
All levels of experience are welcome. Our focus in embodied spirituality is on direct experience.
YOUR experience is the authority. Always.
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“I am so very grateful to Chameli and the Awakening Women team. My heart overflows with love for all the sisters. I feel like I’ve found home ‘within’. I embrace my humanity and allow spirit to be within me, not something I escape to. I now know I can be the deeply feeling women I am and own every part of me; this is a gift beyond words.”
Bella Donna
“I am so humbled and grateful. There have been both subtle changes and massive changes in my life. I have now been able to adapt a daily practice and remind myself of so many gifts that She bestows upon me and my life on a daily basis. I am eternally grateful.”
Sapna
“No one has invited me to step more deeply into the living mystery than Chameli. Every cell in my body felt the imprint the first time—and the last—I heard her voice: ‘Welcome to this moment,’ she said. No part of me was excluded from the invitation to know myself as an embodied miracle.”
Marcia
Your guide
Chameli Gad
Founder, Awakening Women
Chameli (pronounced sha-meh-lee) is a Norwegian mystic and Goddess Wisdom Keeper. Her love of ancient wisdom teachings, and her own practice in yogini circles all over the world, has crystallized maps of spiritual awakening and leadership that are accessible, practical and honoring of women today. Rooted in earth honoring, devotional women’s spirituality and goddess-centered tantric yoga, she is especially appreciated for her love of mythology and storytelling as a key to spiritual awakening and embodiment.
“Thank you very much for the gift of Lalita Devi Sadhana. For me it was a completely new way of perceiving and experiencing my femininity and the inner goddess. I was allowed to feel more gentleness, more self-love and inner strength and the huge potential of us women. Your voice, dear Chameli, is also a pleasure, it leads us inwards and into the depths with ease. Many thanks from the bottom of my heart to you.”
Ruth
“With deep love and gratitude I bow to the yogini circle and Chameli, who guides and accompanies us in such a powerful feminine way. Today is the last day of the Lalita Devi Sadhana and I feel strengthened, nourished and brought back to the essentials. The rediscovery of the powerful woman, beyond roles, attributions and patterns. I feel closer than ever to my original being after the intensive embodiment practice. My heart is overflowing with love and doesn’t know where to go..”
Britta
“This was the first time I took part in Sadhana. Right at the beginning I began to have profound experiences. The energy of the circle, completely unexpected for me, was absolutely present. I listened to my thoughts and feelings in amazement. It was so intense and valuable that I started to write it down. Perhaps because it coincided with a hurricane in my life. It was unique, I will definitely take part again. Thanks to everyone.”
Olga
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