In the Media
What leading yoga publications say about Svaroopa® — and recommended reading for students who want to go deeper into the tradition.
Media Coverage
This style of yoga teaches different ways of doing familiar poses, emphasizing the opening of the spine by beginning at the tailbone and progressing through each spinal area. This is a consciousness-oriented yoga that also promotes healing and transformation.
Svaroopa® yoga is not an exercise. You don't need exercise. You need a scientific maximization of your body's capacity to dissolve tensions that inhibit your body's natural functioning and inherent healing capacity.
A scientific maximization of your body's capacity to dissolve tensions that inhibit your body's natural functioning and inherent healing capacity.
Yoga International
Recommended Reading
These writings by the founders and teachers of Svaroopa® yoga offer a richer understanding of the practice and its philosophy.
Whether you are new to Svaroopa® or have been practicing for years, these texts illuminate the principles behind what you experience on the mat — the tailbone, the spine, the chakras, and the deeper dimensions of this consciousness-oriented practice.
Ask Jiva about any of these titles in class, or visit the Ashram's website for the full library of publications.
An exploration of the root chakra — its physical location at the base of the spine, its energetic significance, and how Svaroopa® addresses it directly through tailbone-focused practice.
The foundational text of the Svaroopa® tradition. Swami Nirmalananda lays out the philosophy, method, and transformative potential of this unique approach to yoga.
A focused examination of the tailbone's central role in spinal health, postural alignment, and the body's capacity for deep release — the cornerstone principle of Svaroopa® yoga.
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