Hi, I’m Shabnam Ananda

I am a leader of the heart.

I live, breathe, and embody the Way of the

Heart— a path born from my own journey of

healing through trauma, addiction, and

darkness.

Trantric Yogini & Soul Alchemist

As a yoga teacher, transpersonal &

spiritual psychologist, and shamanic

practitioner, I walk beside others in their

transformational healing journeys—

holding sacred space for awakening,

wholeness, and returning to the heart.

My Dharma, my Soul’s calling is clear:

to guide, to support & hold sacred space,

to help YOU remember your

divine essence & wholeness,

to return to your heart so you can build a life

full of fulfilment & joy.

♡ Welcome to the Way of the Heart ♡

About Me

I am a transformational guide, visionary,

and spiritual practitioner, weaving

together the worlds of Yoga,

Transpersonal Psychology, Spiritual

Psychology & Consciousness Studies,

Tantric Cosmology , and Shamanic Wisdom.

Born in Iran to a Persian mother and German

father, I carry within me the gift of bridging

opposites— East and West, light and

shadow, strength and softness, striving and

surrender.

Over the years, I have completed more than

1,400 hours of advanced yoga teacher

training in Vinyasa Krama, Tantric Hatha,

Yin Yoga, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and

hold a Postgraduate Diploma (Masters

Studies) in Consciousness, Spirituality

and Transpersonal Psychology. I am a yoga

practitioner since more than 25 years.

My work is multi-faceted weaving together

ancient wisdom and modern science: I create

and facilitate retreats, run online group

mentoring and support programs, teach

yoga classes online, in person and 1:1 privat

classes, and hold workshops and trainings.

I also support and guide people 1:1 on their

unique paths of healing, transformation and

awakening.

Across all these forms,

one of my deepest gifts is to be a golden

container of sacred space—a space of

safety, trust, depth, and presence where

authentic personal transformation can

unfold organically and without pressure.

I am both a guide and mentor for people

awakening their heart space, and

reconnecting back to a place of inner

wholeness, peace and self love.

My own path was forged through lived

experience. For more than two decades, I

have walked a profound journey of embodied

healing from CPTSD, addiction,

depression, and burnout.

These trials became my soul’s initiation—

awakening my spiritual fire and guiding

me fully onto the Way of the Heart.

This is not just the path I walk—it is who I

am. I live it, breathe it, and embody it in

every aspect of my work and BEing.

As the founder of Pachamama Rising, my

vision is to contribute to guiding humanity in

reclaiming its divine essence and to help raise

collective consciousness for a more

harmonious and peaceful world.

My dharma is to support, guide, and hold

sacred space for others on their journeys

of healing and awakening.

“I am able to guide others through deep healing

personal evolution because I have walked this

path myself.”

At the core of everything I do lies the heart

space - love, compassion, joy, gratitude,

peace and empowered freedom - the keys

to a joyful existence, free of

destructive patterns & behaviours.

Through Yoga, shamanic practice,

transperonsal and spiritual psychology and

my deep lived personal experience, I offer a

safe sanctuary where transformation is not

only possible but inevitable.

I have travelled the world extensively and

lived in 7 different countries.

As Board President of the emerging

Worldwide Coaching Federation (WeCF), I

am honored to be part of building a global

community dedicated to integrity, inclusivity,

and transformation in coaching. This role

allows me to weave my lifelong mission—to

guide individuals and leaders toward

awakening, authenticity, and heart-centered

presence— into a broader collective vision.

Together with an inspiring group of leaders,

we are laying the foundation for a federation

that celebrates diversity in coaching

approaches while upholding shared ethical

and professional standards. This work

reflects my deepest belief: that personal and

global transformation begin with conscious

connection to the heart-qualities.