seeking balance, a blog
by Michelle Srih
Between Fate & Choice: What Western psychology can learn from Vedic and indigenous wisdom
Explore fate, free will, and the balance between choice and surrender through Western, Vedic, and Indigenous perspectives on life and belonging.
Īśvara Praṇidhāna: The Art of Surrender
Explore Īśvara Praṇidhāna, the yogic practice of surrender and devotion. Learn how letting go, trusting life, and aligning with the divine awakens inner Shakti with Shakti Rising.
Svādhyāya: The Practice of Self-Study
Explore Svādhyāya, the yogic practice of self-study and inner reflection. Learn how journaling, meditation, and sacred texts cultivate self-awareness, clarity, and inner Shakti with Shakti Rising.
Tapas: Igniting the Inner Fire of Transformation
Discover Tapas, the yogic practice of sacred discipline and inner fire. Learn how to cultivate consistency, self-mastery, and transformation in body, mind, and spirit with Shakti Rising.
Santosha: The Sacred Art of Contentment
Discover the yogic principle of Santosha, translated into English means “contentment.” Learn how to cultivate gratitude, inner peace, and joy in everyday life. A Shakti Rising guide to the art of enoughness.
Śaucha: The Practice of Purity and Renewal
Discover the meaning of Śaucha, the first Niyama in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Explore how physical, mental, and spiritual purity can transform your energy, home, and mindset. A Shakti Rising guide to cleansing, clarity, and renewal.
The Inner Path: Living The Niyamas
Discover the five Niyamas of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Sacred observances that guide us toward purity, contentment, self-discipline, reflection, and surrender. A soulful introduction to The Inner Path.
Walking the Path of Dharma: Remembering the Sacred Order Within
Discover how living your dharma, your sacred purpose, creates alignment, peace, and fulfillment. Explore dharma through Vedic psychology and personal reflection with Holistic Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Psychedelic Integration Facilitator, Michelle Srih of Shakti Rising Energy.
Freedom: Liberation from invisible bondages
We chase freedom through achievement, escape and the endless pursuit of a life that feels lighter than the one we inhabit. True freedom begins in the places where we are most entangled.