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February 2023 by petergJ3171JV
My first yoga class gave me immediate relief from the discomfort in my back and simultaneously reduced my emotional stress. Reducing my physical discomfort was the reason I signed up for a class. The clear teaching, accessible poses, deep relaxation, and yogic breathing eased me into the process of learning to heal from the inside out. Taking a single Svaroopa class has been the first step of a life transforming process for me.
The Ashram offers online yoga and meditation classes that are taught by senior teachers of the lineage. This is a cost-effective way of sampling what is available before committing to an onsite program. Visit their website to see the many free and online programs available to you.
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January 2023 by KLB108
I'm looking forward to my next retreat at the Ashram later this month. The accommodations and meals are simple, but it's not about these external things. It's about the peace and ease that I find inside after attending a program there. I try to attend the January healing retreat each year. What a way to start the New Year!
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January 2023 by kmf108
By far my favorite place for yoga and meditation retreats! The traditional spiritual practices offered are authentic and accessible. Retreats are taught by five female Swamis. Such a rare and precious gift to spend time these master teachers. This historic building is completely renovated with modern bathrooms, bedrooms and studios. The meals provided are simple but delicious. I'm counting the days until my next visit in February!
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January 2023 by LNJ135
The moment I step into the building I can feel the Grace and peace. It is a welcoming place. I have attended numerous immersions, foundations (teacher training), Satsangs and yoga classes at Svaroopa Vidya Ashram. I have returned from all of them more settled, with a quieter mind, new understanding and with my body more open. I feel that this is different from other yoga that I have done. It is more encompassing, deep and gives you more. The teachers are very well trained and so knowledgeable.
SVA has done many upgrades to the 150 year old building. The bathrooms are modern and the beds comfortable. When you are in an immersion, you usually share a room and a bathroom with other participants. It all lends to the yogic experience.
In sanskrit Lokananda means Bliss Place - I think it is appropriately named.
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January 2023 by K4515NZbarbarah
This is an amazing studio that offers weekly online and in person yoga classes and meditation programs. The staff is attentive and welcoming. I have also attended retreats there which off so much grace, learning and asana from amazing teachers. They take care that you are well fed and have many ways to communicate throughout the retreat.
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October 2022 by Wanda Siller
I got a postcard from them. Unfortunately their times aren't convenient for me
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March 2022 by Laurie Hradec
Authentic ancient teachings from an enlightened master. It was here that I finally leaned to meditate, I met my Self and I continue to grow and transform as I trudged the path towards Realization.
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October 2021 by Lori Kenney
My first yoga experiences were with other styles. They were forced and I was always trying to be good enough at the poses. When I found Svaroopa® yoga, I was so relieved by how this style immediately helped me melt through tensions. I loved the effective poses and added meditation and the other practices offered by the Ashram. It truly has changed my life immensely. I'm so much happier, steadier and healthier. Retreats in Downingtown are consistently amazing and powerful. The teachers are awesome and the accommodations are wonderful. So grateful!
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October 2021 by Elizabeth Archer
The first time I entered the Ashram I knew I was home. Svaroopa has helped me reimagine what is possible in my life. Gratitude abounds.
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September 2021 by mimsyOregon
This retreat renewed my sense of who I am deep within. It was the most profound yoga retreat I've even been to. Experienced teachers guided us in deep asana practices, blissful chanting and profound mediation experiences. I was in the company of other like-minded yogis whose experiences supported and inspired me. I can't wait to return again for another retreat!
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June 2021 by Shanti Catacchio
My connection to SVA carried me through the long pandemic. The Swamis stepped up and used modern day technology in order to continue sharing the ancient teachings. Turning an otherwise frustrating time to an opportunity to go deeper into the yoga experience.
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June 2021 by Terry Gardner
The deep spiritual experience of yoga that I long for, along with a transformative asana practice.Truly a five star experience.?
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May 2021 by R9941BYedt
Dear yoga followers. If you're looking for typical yoga studio retreat, this place might disappoint you, or might not, who knows, and probably for the money spent you up here you can get one 'yoga retreat' - vacation somewhere else on Mexico beach. But, if you're looking to understand and possibly immerse in the Spirit of yourself and comprehend essence of the universe, this the place is definitely a good one to start with. It depends on what you're looking for. I can guarantee that you'll find of what you're looking for up here. The yoga instructors are very professional, the accomodations are good and environment is peaceful, especially if you look outside of the window at busy life, it's really surprising and that's what you will notice right away. There's the Spirit itself in the building and in everything you will get in touch with. Someone wrote a review about a cult like organization up there, well it all depends how much you can understand and comprehend on what they're trying to introduce you with. I can give you another guarantee that what they're doing here comes from their honest attempt to help you and the knowledge they're showing you to comes from authentic yoga lineage, so your trust in will help you tremendously. There are not many real teachers in the world who really know what they're talking about. Gurudevi knows and she can teach you if you're interested in.
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February 2020 by Atmananda Light Trautlein
My life is forever uplifted because of this organization and Sadguru Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati! The practices she teaches are simple, and give deep experiences that keep me expanding and grounded at the same time. Health, peace, transformation... gifts of life and more. Thank you.
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September 2019 by Mona Chipman
Svaroopa yoga is by far the greatest source of peace, pain relief & overall well-being I have ever experienced. Ive practiced this form of yoga for three years & it’s helped me self align my spine, open my tight stress points & calm my mind. I highly recommend this practice and Swami G and her disciples.
