Alka Srivastava

Alka is the President of the International Meditation Institute, a society whose purpose is to promote meditation and uplift the well-being of humanity. She is the daughter of Yog Shiromani Swami Shyam, Founder of the IMI. After studying at the Institute with her father, her Guru, for decades, in 2001 Alka started teaching the meditation and philosophy imparted to her by Swami Shyam, along with the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. During her talks she often quotes and gives examples of the moments she spent with her father, to indicate the significance of the direct experience of studying with a Guru, or a wise teacher. An accomplished recording artist as well, Alka sings mantras and songs in Sanskrit and Hindi. These mantras help remove stress, worry, fear, and confusion. Her teaching is based on the principle that meditation is the key to attaining profound peace, ease, and wisdom. She understands the human mind and helps one steer it towards its full capacity to think wisely, which allows one to live with happiness, laughter, intelligence, and kindness. She is honored to introduce the mantra Amaram Hum Madhuram Hum, which means “I am immortal, I am blissful,” or “I am unchanging, and I am forever blissful.” Through her courses and programs, you can unfold the knowledge that the body changes, but I always remain the same. Alka is extremely privileged to be part of this community of people who value meditation. Namaste!

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