Media Man

Maria Martins (Bhakti Shakti)

Maria Martins (Bhakti Shakti) has all the credentials to present to the public the topic of Tantra. Over a long period of time Bhakti was involved in personal research in both Yoga and Tantra. On account of Tantra, Bhakti has experienced various rituals and practices pertinent to it.

She is a Kaula Tantric guru, trainer and facilitator of workshops and seminars having a well-known presence on the Internet.

Tantric rituals are not easy to be comprehended and practiced with a full-heart. They require a deep understanding of what Tantra is and how the concept could be applied by anyone to solve various problems. It needs courage to present to the public the non-conventional methods of Tantra.

Bhakti has managed to present such an intricate subject as Tantra, in an easy to understand and logical sequence of exposure. Her works are a result of many years of accumulation of theoretical and practical knowledge of Tantra, mainly in Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia and India.

Personal Information

Marital status: Single
Nationality: Dual Australian Brazilian
Place of Birth: MG, Brazil

Education

Degree in Fine Arts: Guignard University in Brazil. Curriculum includes study of Arts, Mythology, Arts History, and Painting.
Yoga University in Brazil: studied spiritual mythology, Hinduism Sanskrit.
Certifications in: Classical Indian Dance Omkarananda Educational Society in India (1987)
Certifications: 7 Years Classical Ballet, contemporary Dance, African, Belly, Arabian, Latin, and Spanish Flamenco. Professional Dance Instructor
(3 years) Theatrical and acting Courses
(2 years) in Professional Singing

Spiritual Initiations

Shri title - Shivananda
Shri Agni Shakti – Parampara Chandrananda, Kajuraho
Ma Dhyan Bhakti - Osho Shri Rajnesh, Poona 1987
Ma Bhakti Shakti – Shiva Shastri, Kaula Tantra, Orissa
Goddess Dance, Poona – Rishkesh 1987 Omkarananda Educational Society
Transcendental Meditation Deepak Chopra 1999

Professional Experience

Choreographer, Professional Dancer, Actress and Singer
European dance tour Germany, Spain, Switzerland 1990 –1998
Switzerland dance tour 1992
Spain dance tour 1993

Patents and publications

Books

1. The Tantric Love. Tantrananda Publications, 2002
2. Abundance - The Tantric Way, Tantrananda Publications, 2003
3. The Tantric Sex, Tantrananda Publications, 2003
4. Shakti Tantra, Tantrananda Publications, 2003
5. Kaula Tantra, Manual for Kaula Tantra Teachers, Tantrananda Publications, 2003

Recording – all produced by Tantrananda Media Recordings.

1. Durga Yoga Nidra - the Tantric Yoga Nidra for overcoming enemies and for personal protection
2. Ganesha Yoga Nidra - overcome life obstacles and be protected by god Ganesha
3. Kali Yoga Nidra - overcome anger and obtain protection from the powerful goddess Kali
4. Lakshmi Yoga Nidra - Tantric Method of acquiring beauty and prosperity
5. Lalita Yoga Nidra - acquire power the Tantric way
6. Love Yoga Nidra - connect emotionally with your ideal lover
7. Rama and Sita Yoga Nidra - the Tantric method to obtain a good marriage
8. Saraswati Yoga Nidra - acquire knowledge and wisdom the Tantric way
9. Shakti Yoga Nidra - psychic healing for women
10. Shiva Yoga Nidra - psychic healing for men
11. Maha Tantric Healing Meditation - the great Tantric healing by rounds of Bija Mantras

Articles

Abundance, the Tantric Way, Ganesha Yoga Nidra, Kaula Tantra Mantra Initiation, Love Yoga Nidra, Shakti Yoga Nidra, Tantric Goddess Dance, The Tantric Love, The Tantric Sex

Short articles

Kundalini Tantra, Meet a Kaula Tantra Guru, Shakti Power, Shiva Power, Shiva-Shakti union, Tantra for advanced students, Tantra for beginners, Tantric Sex for Pleasure, Tantric Sex for Progeny, Tantric Sex for Spiritual Liberation, Tattva Tantra

Additional professional activities

Firewalk, Woodbreak, fire eat, parachute jump, bungee jump (achievement and transcending fear)

Professional memberships

Member of APPIYOGA – Professional association of Yoga Instructors
Member of Pranic Healing Association
Member of NSAA Public Speaking Association
Member of Holistic Business Association

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian

Life Mission

To help myself and others to celebrate life, to live truth, accomplishment and fun, solve problems and be compassionate and courageous.

Business Mission

Tantrananda School of Tantra has taken the challenging mission of spreading the knowledge about Kaula Tantra as a commitment.

Our intention is to inspire people to renew their earthly life in the spiritual dimension.

Accreditations

NSW Pranic Healing Association
Pranic Healing Courses (Basic and Advanced)
Pranic Teacher Certificate Institute of Inner Studies
Advanced Pranic Psychotherapy
Soul Realization
Psychic Self Defence Arhatic Yoga
Clairvoyance
Esoteric Geomancy for Business
Feng Shui

Anthony Robbins Seminars

Participant Unleash the Power Within - Anthony Robbins Sydney 1997
Crew Unleash the Power Within - Anthony Robbins Sydney 1990 - 2002
Participant Date with Destiny Anthony Robbins Maui Hawaii 1998
Crew Date with Destiny Anthony Robbins 2000-2001-2002 Maui - Australia (QLD)
Life Mastery Koona Hawaii 1999
Participant Wealth Mastery Sydney Australia 1998-1999-2000-2001-2002
Crew Wealth Mastery Sydney Australia 2000–2001-2002-2003
Leadership Academy Anthony Robbins San Diego California USA 2000
Leadership Academy Crew QLD Australia 2002
Leadership Mastery - Anthony Robbins Australia 2002
Skills of Power, Bob Bays 1997-1998–2002 Australia
Neuro Linguistic Programming, Michael Hall
Games Prolific Writers Play – Prolific Writing Workshop, Michael Hall, 2001
The NLP Master Practitioner and Meta-States Workshop, Michael Hall & Bob Bodenhamer 2001
Healing, The Journey - Brandon Bays 2000
Advanced Skills Workshop - Brandon Bays 2001

Silva Method

The Silva Advanced Success Seminar with Hans De Jong
The Silva Method 1976 Brazil
Silva Method Advanced 1980 Brazil
Teachers Training Laredo Texas 2001 www.silvaseminar.com

Meditation
Seduction of Spirit Deepak Chopra

Hobbies

Dance, nature, books

Volunteer experience

Anthony Robbins Crew (Force for Good)

Awards received

Belly dance world champion, Abu Dhabi Dubai, 1989
Mastery University - Robbins Research International, USA (San Diego ) Hawaii
Uni Yoga (University of Yoga) Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Degree of Fine Arts, Guignard University, 1978 – 1984
Diploma in Design, Federal University of Minas Gerais
Course in Classical Indian Dance, Omkaranada Educational Society of India, 1987
Course in Classical Dance, Corpo Escola de Danca Livre, 1977 – 1979
Course in Modern Dance, Corpo Escola de Danca Livre, 1977 – 1979
Classical Dance, Transforma with Ana Elisabete Bastos 1982
Classical Dance, Transforma with Patricia Drumont, 1982
Classical Dance, Escola de Danca Classica with Joaquim Ribeiro, 1982 – 1984
Choreography, Academia Internacional de Ballet with Carlos Leite, Virginia Majury, Marcelo Moacyr, Rodolfo Luz, Marcio Machado, 1987
Course in Modern Dance, 1st Ato Escola de Danca with Eusebio Lobo, 1984- 1986
Contemporary Dance, Academia Internacional de Ballet with Martha Galve
Contemporary Dance, Transforma with Carman Paternostro, 1982 – 1983
Modern and Jazz Dance, Transforma with Euseblio Lobo, 1982 – 1983
Acrobatica Dance, Transforma, 1982
Jazz Dance, Academia Internacional de Ballet with Luiz Carlos Ventrice, 1977, 1981
Course of Belly Dancing with Sharazad, Academia Internacional de Ballet, 1987
Indian Culture 10 cities in India in 1987 with theory and practice
Danca do Ventre, Academia Internacional de Ballet with Zena, 1988
Danca de Bali, Academia Internacional de Ballet with Deline Pinder, 1987
Course Procurando o movimento, a forca e a expressao verdadeiro with Rolf Guelewiski, Academia Internacional del Ballet, 1986
Course of Dance Afro-primatives and Afro-barsilierias with Malene Silva and Anderson Barosa, Academia Internacional de Ballet, 1980 and 1988
Course on Meditation Dynamics, Academia Brasileira de Ciencias Mantais, 1983
Physical Emotional Expression in Dance with Jura Otelo, Academia Internacional de Ballet, 1988
Course for Yoga Danca Kryativa with David Mundini, 1st Ato Escola de Danca, 1984
Couso de Teatro with Prof Bernardo Mata Machado, Transforma Escole de Danca
Curso de Teatro with Carlos Augusto Rocha, Transforma Escola de Danca
Curso de Teatro with Paulinho Polika, 1st Ato Escola de Danca
Curso de Figurinismo do Artes Cenicas with Dceio Novielo, Oficina de Teatro, 1983
Curso de Mascasras de Papel, Fundacao Escola Guignard, 1983
Curso de Desnho, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Curso de Belas Artes, Fundacao Escola Guignard, 1978 and 1984
Complete Yoga from Uniao Nacional de Yoga, Sao Paulo, 1986 – 1987
Asana Course from Uniao Nacional de Yoga, Sao Paulo, 1987
Tai Chi Course from Uniao Nacional de Yoga, Sao Paulo,
with Professor Shin
Advanced Course of Dynamic Meditation from Brazilian Academy of Mental Science, Belo Horizonte, 1983
Course of Dynamic Meditation from Brazilian Academy of Mental Science, Belo Horizonte, 1975
Flamenco classical dance Palma de Mallorca Spain 1993
Sevilhanas dance Palma de Mallorca Spain 1993
Doin Juracy Cancado, Belo Horizonte, 1987
Diploma Teacher of Yoga Tantric Lineage from the Catholic University of Brazil, 1983 – 1986
Earned Title Shri – The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, from Sri Swami Shivananda, 1987
Earned Title Kaula Tantra Guru (Ma Bhakti Shakti) – Parampara from Guru Shiva Shastri, 1987 – 1990 (included extensive teacher training)

Websites

Holistic Living Centre

Articles

Profiles