The Path to this Work
Namaste. I am Chaitali and came to meditation the way most of us do—through my own need for answers that logic couldn't provide. For decades, I studied the wisdom traditions of ancient India: yoga, meditation, philosophy, metaphysics, and the contemplative practices at the heart of Sanatana Dharma. I was drawn to the Vedas—ancient sacred texts dating back thousands of years—not as historical artifacts, but as living maps of consciousness. What I found there was a sophisticated understanding of the human psyche, the nature of suffering, and the pathways to inner freedom that modern psychology is only beginning to explore.
The real education came in the quiet. In meditation, I discovered that all the philosophy and study were pointing toward something wordless—a stillness that holds answers, a presence that needs no credentials, an intuitive knowing that exists before thought. This is what I offer you: not theory, but direct access to that knowing.
How I Work
I draw from Vedanta's teachings on the true Self and Tantric practices for embodying insight. But I'm not interested in making you a scholar of these traditions—I'm interested in helping you experience what they describe.
Why This Matters Now
We're living through a shift in how we understand wellbeing. Modern psychology is finally catching up to what contemplative traditions have known for millennia: that consciousness itself can be explored, that the spiritual dimension of human experience isn't separate from mental health, and that lasting peace comes from recognizing who we are beneath our conditioning.
This is where Vedic wisdom and transpersonal psychology converge—both are interested in the full spectrum of human consciousness, including states that transcend the ordinary ego-self. The goal isn't just symptom relief or coping strategies. It's recognition of your authentic Self and the freedom that comes with that recognition.
My work fits into the emerging field of consciousness-based psychology: holistic, preventative, and oriented toward human flourishing rather than just the absence of dysfunction.
Training & Background
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Certified in Integral Vedic Counseling from the American Insitute of Vedic Studies
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Trained in ethics, meditation and yoga through traditional Hindu lineages
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Ongoing study of Vedanta, Tantra, and contemporary approaches to spiritual emergence and psychedelic integration
A Note on Lineage
The wisdom I share doesn't originate with me. It comes from thousands of years of contemplatives, yogis, and sages who dedicated their lives to understanding consciousness. I'm simply a translator—someone who's found these ancient maps useful for navigating modern life and can help you read them for yourself.
I honor the traditions I've learned from while recognizing that wisdom belongs to no one. What matters is whether these practices help you find peace and live with greater clarity and love.
This work is offered with humility and respect for your own inner authority. I'm here as a guide, not a guru.
My Sacred Connection
Tapaḥ svādhyāy-iśvarapraṇidhānāni kriyā-yogaḥ
Born in the UK and raised in the US, I've always felt a deep connection to my Vedic/Hindu ancestry. My service is rooted in the work of Maharishi Patanjali, a master psychologist, scientist of consciousness and compiler of the Yoga Sutras. This wisdom informs my own purification known as Kriya Yoga—a powerful alignment of Tapas (discipline/penance), Svadhyaya (self-study), and Isvara Pranidhanani (surrender to the Divine conciousness) that provides unshakable stability.
In Hindu tradition, Patanjali is revered as an avatar of the cosmic serpent, Adi Shesha, who embodies infinity and the foundation of the Universe.
This lineage connects directly to my celestial influence and Vedic Astrological Nakshatra (birth star), spanning 3°20′– 16°40′ in Pisces. The Devata (deity) associated with this star is Ahirbudhnya, the 'auspicious serpent of the depths.'
While Adi Shesha holds the cosmos, Ahirbudhnya is the guardian of the inner mystical domains and the awakening of kundalini energy. I am uniquely attuned to this foundational serpentine current, which gave the world the map of Yoga. This frequency allows me to help you navigate the unseen realms toward clarity, in service to the oldest surviving ancient civilization on Earth.
Working Together
If you're sensing that something needs to shift—if you're seeking deeper peace, clearer intuition, or support integrating experiences that have opened you to something beyond the ordinary—I'd be honored to work with you.
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