[2] Later, he spent time in India studying meditation under his guru, Swami Muktanand, the disciple of Bhagavan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri.

[2][4] At his ashram, he conducts weekly satsang programs every Saturday, where he discusses teachings from Muktananda, other spiritual figures, and his own experiences, often using humor.

Participants included Master Charles, who integrates modern mysticism with science and technology, and Swami Nityananda, who focuses on traditional meditation techniques.

He teaches the "Shiva Process Self-Inquiry, an inner dialogue in which students ask precise questions of the Self," realizing their true Self as pure consciousness or awareness.

[12][13][14] In February 2021, Australian journalist Dan Oakes published an investigative report documenting multiple allegations of sexual abuse made against Shankarananda.