Amanda Ahern
Sadhana Journal
by Amanda Ahern
Parvati is the force of sacred determination — devotion aligned with Divine will. She embodies commitment not as obligation, but as steadiness rooted in truth. Through her, the spiritual and the everyday are woven together without strain.
Her core myth tells of her unwavering Tapas in response to Shiva’s withdrawal. While he remained lost in grief and isolation, Parvati did
not persuade or perform. She refined her inner fire until her presence itself became undeniable. Inwardly, this myth points to the power of sustained alignment — when devotion becomes coherent enough to meet resistance without force.
I recognise Parvati when commitment feels risky. When independence is familiar and intimacy uncertain, her presence awakens a bodily knowing of what partnership could feel like — equal, grounded, and alive. She stirs what we assume has gone dormant.
Parvati teaches that devotion does not require self-erasure. She magnetises rather than chases. She remains sovereign while staying open to union. Her strength lies in staying present when vulnerability would be easier to avoid.
This journal invites you to feel where determination is required. Parvati shows that when inner alignment is clear, life responds. Love
meets us not where we pretend to be, but where we truly stand.
“Exploring what it means to live as the Goddess — a sacred feminist at work”
Amanda Ahern is an anthropologist, artist, author and yoga teacher, and deeply immersed and facilitating transformational work. With nearly five decades of experience in yoga, ritual, creativity and personal transformation, her work bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary life in a grounded and accessible way. Her book, The Way of the Goddess, is an interactive guide inviting readers into a living relationship with the Goddess through reflection, ritual and daily practice. She is also the creator of a series of Sādhana journals—four themed volumes and twelve individual Goddess journals—designed to support deep personal practice and devotional inquiry. Published through Sacred Shakti Publishing, her books and journals are practical tools for self-study, spiritual growth and creative embodiment.
A modern guide to ancient feminine spirituality
The Way of the Goddess
A doorway into myth, mantra, and sacred feminine practice.
Born from the first Shakti Salon, this book shares real stories, creative rituals, and lived experience—revealing how present and responsive the Goddess truly is.