e-books

Browse the Myth & Mystic library of downloadable e-books featuring original written work.
Find educational experiences for Yoga Scholars and Soul Artists, 
Ayurveda for self-care and attuning to Nature's rhythms, 
Vastu rituals for creating sacred space, and 
Contemplative Mythology through the lens of Depth Psychology.

Nine Days of Recipes & Rituals for a Fresh Start 

The perspectives of Yoga and Depth Psychology, both call for the integration of opposites.

This integration may be realized through the development of contemplative myth, sacred relationship, and embodied ritual. Tantra Yoga and Jungian conceptions of the psyche conjoin to birth an experience of awakened consciousness that extends beyond the confines of East and West.


As Joseph Campbell relayed in his many works on the subject, “Myths do not belong, properly, to the rational mind. Rather, they bubble up from deep in the wells of what Carl Jung called the collective unconscious” (Myths, xvii). When you approach mythology with contemplative inquiry, you will find messages that guide your choices and behaviors. Myths are soul stories. They provide valuable insight regarding your most cherished relationships. They reveal your life’s purpose and point you in the direction of your deepest desires.


The woven tapestry of India’s mythic tales have informed the practice and theory of Yoga. Among the treasury of colorful story and mystic wisdom lies a rich psychological sophistication that roots the fantastic images into a timeless relevance. Of these vibrant texts, perhaps none more aptly demonstrates Carl G. Jung’s basic archetypal constituents of the psyche as does the heroic poem: Rāmāyana (Adventures of Rāma).


Through the lens of Jungian Psychology, this work becomes an ode to the recovery of the feminine principle within the psyche…and within our collective society. It calls for the reunion of the mundane and the sacred, the Earth and the Spirit, the ego and the soul. It celebrates your ultimate wholeness as a complete being. It beckons you to wake up–to realize the infinite potential of your personal empowerment.


In this story, Hanuman is the archetypal image of that awakening. 


(purchase includes one download).

LILA STORY BRACELETS: BUDDHA wisdom

$72.00

BUDDHA wisdom: Compassion & Awakened Consciousness


Lila is a Sanskrit word that means sacred play.

These playful bracelets are hand-strung and one of a kind.

Each bracelet features an assortment of beads and charms, which may include gemstones, semi-precious stone, pearl, shell, glass, bone, wood, sterling silver, and gold filled brass.


Choose your wisdom guidance charm and receive three bracelets, a unique corresponding story and personal affirmation to guide your daily transformation. Wear a little wisdom.


(Each bracelet is unique. What is shown is a similar sample.)

LILA STORY BRACELETS: OM wisdom

$72.00

OM wisdom: Creative Power & Communication


Lila is a Sanskrit word that means sacred play.

These playful bracelets are hand-strung and one of a kind.

Each bracelet features an assortment of beads and charms, which may include gemstones, semi-precious stone, pearl, shell, glass, bone, wood, sterling silver, and gold filled brass.


Choose your wisdom guidance charm and receive three bracelets, a unique corresponding story and personal affirmation to guide your daily transformation. Wear a little wisdom.


(Each bracelet is unique. What is shown is a similar sample.)

LILA STORY BRACELETS: FU Wisdom

$72.00

FU Wisdom: Happiness & Good Fortune FU


Lila is a Sanskrit word that means sacred play.

These playful bracelets are hand-strung and one of a kind.

Each bracelet features an assortment of beads and charms, which may include gemstones, semi-precious stone, pearl, shell, glass, bone, wood, sterling silver, and gold filled brass.


Choose your wisdom guidance charm and receive three bracelets, a unique corresponding story and personalaffirmation to guide your daily transformation. Wear a little wisdom.


(Each bracelet is unique. What is shown is a similar sample.)


LILA STORY BRACELETS: GANESHA wisdom

$72.00

GANESHA wisdom: Freedom & Successful Beginnings


Lila is a Sanskrit word that means sacred play.

These playful bracelets are hand-strung and one of a kind.

Each bracelet features an assortment of beads and charms, which may include gemstones, semi-precious stone, pearl, shell, glass, bone, wood, sterling silver, and gold filled brass.


Choose your wisdom guidance charm and receive three bracelets, a unique corresponding story and personalaffirmation to guide your daily transformation. Wear a little wisdom.


(Each bracelet is unique. What is shown is a similar sample.)

LILA STORY BRACELETS: SRI wisdom

$72.00

SRI wisdom: Clarity & Balanced Energy


Lila is a Sanskrit word that means sacred play.

These playful bracelets are hand-strung and one of a kind.

Each bracelet features an assortment of beads and charms, which may include gemstones, semi-precious stone, pearl, shell, glass, bone, wood, sterling silver, and gold filled brass.


Choose your wisdom guidance charm and receive three bracelets, a unique corresponding story and personal affirmation to guide your daily transformation. Wear a little wisdom.


(Each bracelet is unique. What is shown is a similar sample.)

e-course
Five Bhavas of Love is a progressive immersion into the five bhavas (moods) of Love, as outlined in the mythic texts of yoga. You will be introduced to Bhakti Marga (the path of devotion) and the Guru Archetype, Krishna. Receive soul stories, practices and inspiration to deepen your love affair with Life.​
Celebrate Nine Nights of Goddess Archetypes.

R.R. Shakti, PhD

You have a Story. 

Stories can hurt. Stories can heal.
But everybody has a story.
Your stories influence your choices, your movements, your relationships... ​
Because myths give meaning to this human experience.
The most profound questions in life are answered in narratives. 

R.R. Shakti, PhD

Founding teacher of Inner Power Yoga®, Shakti is a Contemplative Mythologist, ritual facilitator, and writer who presents a Tantrik approach to personal empowerment and social action. Through contemplative story-telling and mind/body practices, she offers a vision of deep peace and radical freedom.
I've loved stories for as long as I can remember.
When I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a preacher…or an actor...or an artist. I wanted to tell stories that inspire. 

I imagined I was Indiana Jones embarking on life’s adventures through mythic symbols.
In the footsteps of Joseph Campbell, ​I aspired to share the world's secrets; ​mysteries that reveal your purpose and make you feel alive.

​Because myths give meaning to this human experience.
The most profound questions in life are answered in narratives. 
 
Your stories influence your choices, your movements, your relationships... 

Stories can hurt. Stories can heal.
But everybody has a story.
​
So, I traveled to six of the seven continents, gathering personal and cultural myths.
I have been broken by the things I have seen. There have been moments of exquisite bliss.

​I have found that real transformation is just one illuminating story away. ​


​​I am a story-hunter, a peace warrior, and a Soul Artist.
I am a Mythologist, writing my own story every day.
​I want to help you realize your most empowering narrative—a story of gratitude, courage, and Love.

Weekly Yogāsana Classes

Mondays
5:00-6:30 p.m. Inner Power Yoga®
174 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657
Thursdays 
noon-1:05 Yoga & 1:10-1:30 Meditation
352 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657

Hi. I'm R.R. Shakti, PhD

I invite you to be a Soul Artist. 
Weaving World Mythology with Yoga Psychology and mind/body practices, I'll guide you home to your inner power.
​
Embark on an adventure of myth, symbol, and ritual.  
Let me show you the common threads of image and archetype that weave us all together as one.

 The Snake & The Jewel 
A SHADOW STORY

AVAILABLE NOW! 

Kapha Balancing

These 3 Questions...

will transform your relationship!
असतोमा सद्गमय ।
तमसोमा ज्योितर् गमय । मृत्योमार्मृतं गमय ॥
ॐ शािन्त शािन्त शािन्तः ।।
asato mā sadgamaya
tamasomā jyotir gamaya
mrityormāamritam gamaya
Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ

​Lead me from untruth to truth
Lead me from darkness into light
Lead me from death to immortality
​Om peace, peace, peace
​
This mantra may be found in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.
It is a beautiful mantra for March, as we begin to celebrate the brighter, longer days of sunlight and the fresh growth of Spring. It honors the dawning of the Visionary Heart...and the illumination of the deepest wisdom within. 
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Kālī Yantra
​CHANT: MANTRA—Asatoma Satgamaya 

R.R. Shakti & Inner Power Yoga®

R.R. Shakti, PhD is a Contemplative Mythologist and Yoga Psychologist who holds a doctoral degree for her work in Mythology and Depth Psychology.

Soul Stories

Exclusive Audio Recordings combine Contemplative Mythology  with Yoga Psychology. Explore archetype and symbol for personal empowerment and social action.

Workshops & Courses

Tantrik Teachings, Yoga Studies, and Meditation Practices anchored in Contemplative Mythology & Depth Psychology for real-world transformation.

Calendar

EXPLORE all upcoming events.

Real World Ritual

Esoteric teachings meet real-life meaning to create ritual that is both mystical and practical. 
Daily Ritual
Moon Ritual
Seasonal Ritual
Women's Rites

Soul Artist Boutique

Distinctive little things that make me giddy with delight...shared for you to treasure. 
includes an eclectic list of visionaries such as Sreedevi Bringi, Sofia Diaz, Marion Woodman, and Pema Chodron...to crystalize a multifaceted teaching that claims roots in Asana Alignment, Tantra Yoga, Shambhala Traditions, and Depth Psychology.
Offering unique and diverse talents, our certified Inner Power Yoga® instructors share a vision:
We want to inspire you to realize your inner power. ​

Meet some of our graduates:

We call the members of our community "STF's" because we are all students, teachers, and friends for one another.

The Human Experience

Weaving Yoga Mythology, Depth Psychology,
and Esoteric Alchemy, this 3-hour online course
guides you through an immersion of
​Contemplative Practice.

R.R. Shakti & Inner Power Yoga®

Founding teacher of Inner Power Yoga®, R.R. Shakti is a Contemplative Mythologist who presents a Tantrik approach to personal empowerment and social action. 

Soul Stories

Exclusive Audio Recordings combine Contemplative Mythology  with Yoga Psychology. Explore archetype and symbol for personal empowerment and social action.

Workshops & Courses

Tantrik Teachings, Yoga Studies, and Meditation Practices anchored in Contemplative Mythology & Depth Psychology for real-world transformation.

Calendar

EXPLORE all upcoming events.

Real World Ritual

Esoteric teachings meet real-life meaning to create ritual that is both mystical and practical. 
Daily Ritual
Moon Ritual
Seasonal Ritual
Women's Rites

Soul Artist Boutique

Distinctive little things that make me giddy with delight...shared for you to treasure. 

R.R. Shakti & Inner Power Yoga®

Founding teacher of Inner Power Yoga®, R.R. Shakti is a Contemplative Mythologist who presents a Tantrik approach to personal empowerment and social action. 

Soul Stories

Exclusive Audio Recordings combine Contemplative Mythology  with Yoga Psychology. Explore archetype and symbol for personal empowerment and social action.

Workshops & Courses

Tantrik Teachings, Yoga Studies, and Meditation Practices anchored in Contemplative Mythology & Depth Psychology for real-world transformation.

Calendar

EXPLORE all upcoming events.

Real World Ritual

Esoteric teachings meet real-life meaning to create ritual that is both mystical and practical. 
Daily Ritual
Moon Ritual
Seasonal Ritual
Women's Rites

Soul Artist Boutique

Distinctive little things that make me giddy with delight...shared for you to treasure. 

Ratricharya

Evening Ritual

Lotus Milk.

Fountain of You ​

ONLINE COURSE

Yoga Wisdom from the Veda, Upanishad, and Tantrik texts.

 The Snake & The Jewel 
A SHADOW STORY

AVAILABLE NOW!