In the tradition of Shaivism, Shiva is forever in union with Shakti… Whenever a power becomes active, and wherever energy exists, Shakti … SHAKTI symbolises the feminine principle, the activating power and energy. Shiva, in all his steadfast union between the internal world and the external world, is often known as the Lord of Yoga. Amongst the attributes of the Chakras we meet two important symbols: Shiva and Shakti. SHIVA symbolises consciousness, the masculine principle. The power of Shiva’s consciousness can bring great inner strength and spaciousness.