About
The Mukta Center
Freedom Through Awareness
The Mukta Center provides ebooks, talks and workshops designed to support a path toward a life of joy and freedom.Our approach transcends both spirituality and psychology. While each has its place, the Mukta Center points to something simpler and more direct: the ability to live each day free from the weight of conditioning and intrusive thought.
Through practical ideas and accessible exercises, our work offers immediate and positive results. Rather than building another philosophy or belief system, the Mukta Center opens the door to a new, innocent way of experiencing life — fresh, unburdened, and present in each moment
Awareness Teacher
Geoff Barkley
Geoff Barkley has been dedicated to the study and practice of awareness for over fifty years, exploring both psychological and contemplative approaches. He holds a Master’s in Social Work and a PhD in Educational Research, with a focus on the factors influencing health behaviors.
With more than four decades of clinical experience, Geoff has worked in holistic private practice as well as in the fields of substance abuse, psychiatry, and healthcare. Alongside this professional background, he has maintained a lifelong practice of meditation and awareness techniques.
Geoff has studied with teachers across traditions, including Swami Vishnudevananda, Sufi Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, and Zen Roshi David Radin. His yoga master is Swami Venkatesananda, a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda, whose teachings continue to inspire his work today.
Beyond his professional and contemplative life, Geoff is the father of four grown sons and is happily married to Anne, a photographer and advanced yoga instructor. Together, they share a commitment to creativity, health, and the practice of mindful living.
