Living Master, Shanti Gowans is a renowned Yogi, author and spiritual peace teacher
Born in Bangalore, India and trained from childhood in the ancient techniques, educated
in both the eastern and western traditions, Shantiji is a master of the traditional
wisdom and techniques of Yoga, as well as in the system of philosophy
and psychology on which such techniques are based

The Meditation Institute was founded in 1995 and is located on the
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It has blossomed in a several directions
and serves as a practice Center for the teachings of Shanti Gowans
based on the wisdom principles of non-violence and compassionate
action. We are closely in touch with Nirvana, our retreat center located
in the Gold Coast hinterland and share the base for our work

Shanti Yoga™ is a deeply personal and experiential inquiry into our own
body, heart, mind and life. It helps us develop sensitivity to our present
conditions and offers clear methods that work across the entire
spectrum of human experience. It encourages release from our
habitual ways and cultivates a stability of awareness that
enables us to rest in the open ground of our essential nature.

This site aims to provide up-to-date information for people who are new to Yoga and Shanti Yoga
and to those already connected. Here you will find information on:

• contacts for a Centre or regional gathering near you
• an explanation of the Shanti Yoga study and practice program
• the annual retreat of Yoga Australia members with Shantiji
• audio, video and publications: materials to support your personal study & practice