Meet Kali: The Goddess of Transformation
Kālī is one of the most misunderstood goddesses in Hinduism. She invites us to meet life in its entirety, embracing birth and death, creation and destruction, joy and grief. At The Kālī Collective, her wisdom is woven through everything we teach because we believe that yoga isn’t about escaping, hiding or masking life but learning how to live it fully.
Our space is a physical manifestation of mother Kālī. Her energy is our guiding vision, and we strive to share yoga in a way that aligns with her values. We have learned, many times over, that working with Kali is a relationship that is ever unfolding with many layers to deepen into.
If you would like to learn more about Kālī, we hope to be a trusted source for you.
Who is Kali?
Kali also known as Kālī Maa (Mother Kālī) is one of the most powerful and revered goddesses in Hinduism. She is the goddess of transformation, time and fierce compassion. Kālī’s energy is understood as one that clears away old stagnation that no longer serves us in order to make way for something new. She represents the force that removes illusion and ego to make way for truth and new beginnings.
Understanding Kālī’s Symbolism
Kali’s portrait is deeply symbolic. Every aspect of her appearance is layered with deeper meanings and intentions for those willing to be curious enough to look a little closer.
Kālī’s Sword: to cut through illusion and ignorance
The Severed Head: represents the ego, reminding us to separate from false identities
Her Garland of Skulls: the passing of time and impermanence
Standing on Shiva: the dynamic relationship between the divine masculine and the divine feminine sometimes referred to as Shiva and Shakti
The Dark Skin: the infinite mystery of life from the darkness from which everything emerges
The Tongue and Wild Unbound Hair: the untamed power of the dark feminine
Free Course: The Goddess Kālī
Continue your exploration of the Goddess Kālī with our free YouTube course where Steph takes you through some of the different elements that Kali can represent.
Over the course of 5 videos, we will look at difference facets of Kali. Here, we begin with Kali and her relationship with Birth.
Part 1: Goddess Kālī and Birth
Part 2: Goddess Kālī and the Dark Feminine
Here, we touch on Kālī and her as the archetype of the dark feminine.
Part 3: Goddess Kālī and Power
In the third video of our Kālī series, Steph will explain the symbolism of power that the goddess Kālī holds.
Part 4: Goddess Kālī the Great Mother
In the fourth video of our Kali series, Steph shows you the side to Kali that is 'the great mother'.
In this final video of our Kālī series, Steph delves into the side of Kālī that is all about death and destruction, enjoy!
Part 5: Goddess Kālī and Death
Further Your Knowledge of the Goddess Kālī
In addition to our free course and our courses on our on demand library, we also have a variety of blogs for you to add to your reading list if you are curious to explore her in more depth.
5 Signs The Goddess Kālī is Calling You
When Kālī comes calling, it's hard to miss it. Sometimes, the relationship between you and the goddess of destruction is one that you intentionally call on, but often, she calls you. So, how do you know when to say yes to this relationship?
Who is Goddess Kālī?
Kali is considered to be one of the forms of the great mother goddess Devi, and is often worshipped as the mother of the universe, the source of all creation and destruction. She is considered to be the destroyer of evil and ignorance, and the protector of righteousness and truth.
The Story of Kālī and Raktabija
This is the story of Kali and Raktabija read by Steph Wall and free for you to download and listen to in your own time. We hope you enjoy this story!