Shiva Tigunait received her doctorate in Classics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, and taught ancient languages, literature, and philosophy at Penn and Smith College prior to moving to the Himalayan Institute in 2015. Shiva is continually inspired by sacred sound and its profound impact on us at every level, from gross to subtle. In her teaching and writing, Shiva shares her passion for Sanskrit, linguistics, the texts of yoga and tantra, and mantra. The wisdom of the sages and the practice of meditation, she believes, can help us realize true fulfillment and freedom.