Meet Our Founder - Shelly Tran 

A Journey of Healing, A Destiny of Light

Every soul has a divine blueprint. Mine has been a lifelong journey of balancing the earthly and the celestial. To the world, I am Shelly, but my spirit is guided by the names that define my purpose: Nguyet (the "Moon") and Tara (the "Star").  My journey began in a city in Vietnam called Phước, a name that translates to “Blessing.” Even the map of my homeland carries a sacred sign: it is shaped like a beautiful “S” curve, mirroring the Sushumna—the central pillar of light in our spine.

The Wisdom of the Moon and the Star

Born as Nguyet, I carry the energy of the Moon—reflecting the light of the Divine and offering a steady, cool presence in a world that often feels chaotic. As I deepened my spiritual path under my Beloved Master, Yogiraj Siddhanath, I embraced the name Tara, the "Star of Liberation"—the compassionate mother who helps souls cross the ocean of existence to reach the shore of Enlightenment.

The Power and Urgency of the Fire Horse

While the Moon and the Star provide guidance, my soul moves with the rare and unstoppable spirit of the Fire Horse.

I was born in 1966, a year of the Fire Horse, and as we enter 2026, we reach the 60-year completion of this Great Cycle. This 60th year is a sacred milestone of spiritual rebirth—a time when the Fire Horse’s energy returns with its maximum strength, clarity, and transformative power.

In the spiritual cycle, the Fire Horse appears only once every 60 years, bringing a unique "Quickening" to the earth. This is an energy of intense vitality, rapid transformation, and absolute focus. It is the fire that burns away the old to make way for the new.

There is a profound urgency in this 2026 alignment. We are at a critical juncture in human history where "slow evolution" is no longer enough. To be in the presence of the Fire Horse during this 60th-year peak is to be caught in a whirlwind of spiritual acceleration. I invite you to step into this field of energy—not just to study, but to be ignited. The time to transcend our limitations is not in some distant future; the Fire Horse energy demands that we awaken right now.

From Nursing to Hamsacharya

After 20 years of service as a professional nurse, I recognized this deeper calling. I transitioned from healing the physical body to nurturing the eternal soul. Today, as a Senior Hamsacharya of the Siddhanath Lineage, I have dedicated my life to the "Science of God" through Kundalini Kriya Yoga.

I founded Enlightenment University (EU) in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to be a global classroom for this transformation. Our mission is to provide the alchemical tools needed to turn the weight of daily life into the gold of spiritual freedom.

Fulfilling the Divine Destiny at Mt. Shasta

My husband and I were guided to the foot of Mt. Shasta to establish a physical sanctuary for this mission: The Land of the Hamsas at Healing Waters of Shasta. This "Blessed Ground" is where the prophecy of an enlightened community comes to life. Whether I am leading a class at Enlightenment University or facilitating a retreat at Healing Waters, I am here to help you awaken the "Hamsa" (the Soul-Swan) within.

My Invitation to You

Divine Destiny has brought us together. I invite you to join me at Enlightenment University or Healing Waters of Shasta. Let us practice the ancient science of Kriya Yoga and fulfill our collective evolution—transcending the limitations of this world to live in the light of true spiritual freedom.