Guru Sakala Maa Home

Biographies · The Living Tradition

Our Teachers

Initiated practitioners dedicated to guiding seekers with authenticity and wisdom.

Founder and Spiritual Director

Guru Sakala Maa

Sri Vidya Guru · Tantra Master · Sri Purnashakthyamba

Guru Sri Sakalamaa is a revered practitioner of the Srividya Tantra path of spiritual attainment. Her achievements in life and spiritual sadhana are intertwined with the heritage of the Himalayan sages and the Southern Indian Sri Vidyaranya Guru tradition.

Known as Jyothi Pattabhiram before her spiritual transformation, she dedicated thirty years as a Professor of English Literature in Bengaluru while excelling as a Bharatanatyam Guru — receiving the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award and the Aryabhatta International Award for her contributions to art and culture.

Her life transformed upon meeting Swami Rama at JSS Institute, Mysuru. She received the supreme initiation of Shambhava Deeksha in Sri Vidya, and later studied under Mahamahopadhaya Padmashri R. Satyanarayana in the Sri Vidyaranya tradition — uniting two living lineages in a single, lived transmission.

🏆 Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 🏅 Aryabhatta International Award 📖 Published Author 🎓 30 Years Academia
Sri Vidya Tantra Sadhana Chandra Vidya Mantra Diksha
✦
Lead Yoga Trainer

Gauravpreet Singh Bajwa

B.Sc Yoga Science (S-VYASA) · AYUSH-Certified

Gauravpreet Singh Bajwa was born into a legacy of courage and service as the son of Late Maj. B. S. Bajwa, a Kargil martyr. His journey began in the world of theatre and artistic expression, but a deeper inner calling soon led him toward Yoga, meditation, and the ancient spiritual traditions of India.

His search for authentic knowledge took him to Rishikesh, where he spent years immersed in exploring diverse Yogic paths and traditions. He completed his Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikul Yogshala, studied Iyengar Yoga under Guru Rudra Dev — a direct disciple of B. K. S. Iyengar — and was later initiated into the Himalayan tradition of Yoga and Meditation by Gurusakalamaa. Alongside this, he has studied and practised the sacred sciences of Srividya. He further strengthened his foundation through formal Yogic education at S-VYASA University, graduating in Yoga Science and earning certifications approved by the AYUSH Department, Government of India.

Over the years, Gauravpreet ji has taught Yoga across India and has organised and guided more than fifty retreats and immersive spiritual programs, helping countless seekers experience these teachings in a practical and transformative manner.

What truly distinguishes him is the sincerity with which he walks this path. He brings together depth, humility, discipline, and genuine care for every student who comes seeking guidance.

Himalayan Yoga Iyengar Tradition Meditation Srividya Retreats
Walk the Path

Begin Your Journey

Step into a retreat, a course, or a personal consultation — and meet these teachings where they are most alive: in practice.

Explore Offerings
Scroll to Top