I’m thankful to Tallis (Shivantar) and his teachings for giving me the key to set out on the path away from self-escape and lack of self-consciousness, a path he is helping to lead towards acceptance and empathy with the pain of the surrounding world.  Through his support and encouragement, I’m slowly moving from overwhelming confusion and darkness towards clarity and light…

I’ve been regularly attending Shivantar’s classes for years, whenever I can.  I like him because whatever we do, he offers to us so naturally and without much ado – even the most apparently impossible spiritual practices.  I enjoy his humour.  He is a very attentive and intuitive teacher…