Vitalii Shakirov, known as Cat Shanti, was born in Ukraine, in the city of Odessa. Since childhood, he had an active lifestyle, practiced various sports, and even graduated from the Pedagogical University, Faculty of Physical Education.

Many years of independent yoga practice helped Vitalii get rid of everything that interfered and distracted Him. But the main goal — Freedom — was still unattainable.

After meeting with His Spiritual Teacher, everything fell into place. He realised that engaging in all the practices was important only to meet and recognize the Master.

Now Vitalii travels all over the world, sharing his knowledge, helping others understand their yoga practice and get closer to themselves. After all, this whole path exists only for a person to realize who we really are!

Vitalii began to think more and more about the meaning of his existence, this search led Him to start practicing yoga.

After many years of regular physical activity, He came to the understanding, that happiness cannot be attained through any of these things, but they can only give the temporary entertainment and momentary calm. And then everything goes in circles.

When this happens, your job is over. The Master takes care of the rest, as a person cannot progress further relying solely on his will and personal efforts. Only the Guru's Grace can lead you to the Freedom.

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