Author Archives: Kavitha Chinnaiyan

Separating Feminism From Shakti Worship

Separating Feminism From Shakti Worship As a lover of Shakti and as a staunch advocate for women and girls, I often find myself at odds with the wildly popular view of the Hindu goddess as a sword-bearing feminist, particularly in the West. And especially at this time of the year when we are celebrating Navarathri,…

The Tantrika’s Soft Belly

The Tantrika’s Soft BellyTantra is a spiritual path that seems to be all the rage these days. Gone (or quickly going) are the days of Yoga. Tantra is the new Yoga. It’s the thing to “do” if one is engaged in Eastern spirituality. Or at least that’s how it feels in certain circles. And yet,…