About Svaroopa® Yoga

Svaroopa® Yoga has taught me a new way to live. It ha allowed me to open my mind and think about who and what I am. This opening has consequently transcended into my relationships with family, friends and how I view the world in general…..Svaroopa® yoga has given me peace of mind. It has made me more accepting of life and has helped me work through my inadequacies so that now I feel whole.- Anastasia S. Manly West

From Svaroopa® Yoga I have gained…..confidence, assuredness and a sense of wellbeing I haven’t experienced since my twenties. Flexibility, lightness, a swing in my step……Svaroopa Yoga has definitely changed my life…..I had spent the whole of my inner life looking for the release and joy that these exercises give. John C. Manly

My initial experience of svaroopa yoga many years ago was the quieting of the mind. It made my body tired (at the time I really needed rest!) but it certainly showed me a quiet mind. From the quieting of the mind has come more acceptance of things and people as they are and less trying to change them. I suppose this is love….without so many conditions….. When my mind is quiet I seem to have everything I need and more. Joy then arises in many different ways….

What is good is that svaroopa® yoga gives me the tools to take the qualities mentioned above into my daily life more and more consistently. -Jacqui C Coochiemudlo Is

About Svaroopa® Yoga classes

I always look forward to my 2 hour class with Janaki – even if I am not feeling great I come away a new person….. My yoga classes help me keep flexible in both body and mind. Being in my eighties I need all the help I can get! – Ruth G. Lota

If you are considering Svaroopa® Yoga classes….don’t hesitate. Easy to do. Easy to maintain. Skilled teachers, especially Janaki and the benefits are now. You’ll notice the difference immediately……..Despite the business and fragmentation of life my weekly class brings me back to the deeper foundation that is always there. - John C. Manly

About Janaki

Janaki is a wonderful teacher. Her knowledge, deep love of teaching and sharing Svaroopa yoga is a blessing for us Svaroopis here in Queensland. –Manuela K Margate

I am in love with svaroopa and cant wait to learn more and teach more! You are a lovely and wonderful teacher! It was one of the best weekends of my life! ‘-Amanda C, Tamborine

About Meditation Courses

Meditation has been a wonderful way of calming the system in the early hours when the brain just will not shut down or sleep is elusive. I meditate then, even if only for a short time and return to bed still using the mantra and find that I sleep easier’ Name withheld

‘The meditation course was the kick-start I needed to establish a regular meditation practice. The philosophy that Jan spoke about made my meditations more powerful and meaningful. It was easy to follow and took out the “mystery” which is often associated with meditation.’ Julieanne-Gold Coast

The philosophy was the most profound for me, I found I gained a deeper understanding, and whilst I had learnt this before, hearing it the second time had a bigger impact on me, maybe I was more open to receive and understand it. I also found it much more powerful meditating in a group, the group energy makes a difference.’ Robyn D-Noosa

‘As a result of having undertaken the meditation course, I feel I have more energy, am more centred, sleep better and actually look forward to meditating each and every day regularly. Many thanks for helping me fine-tune my meditation practice.’ – Manuela-Margate

This morning as I sat in Meditation with my mind either chipping in or taking over I felt a deep sense of peace, watching my mind, the thoughts were there but I was somewhere else…Pretty cool! I am managing stressful situations very well and I seem to have a lot more energy…. – Julie W Wooloowin

About the retreats

Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience at the retreat. I will treasure my time away with such beautiful people close to my heart.

I have never felt so enriched and grateful for what I have received from my experience.- Loren B. Wakerley

“I had never heard of Svaroopa® Yoga until I was invited by a friend to attend the Retreat last year (2009). Svaroopa® Yoga has improved my chronic back/shoulder/neck issues that have plagued me for years. I was a regular attendee at my local physiotherapist every 2-3 weeks without fail. You’ll be thrilled to hear that since the Retreat last October I have not been to the physio once. How’s that! I find the slow lengthening of the muscles and non dynamic yoga has improved my condition out of sight. I would strongly encourage anyone with muscular problems to try Svaroopa® Yoga – it has helped change my life around.”—Leslee F Mt Gravatt

About the Foundations Courses

I had an amazing time learning about Svaroopa® Yoga. I definitely want(and need) to take this further. I had my sister and a few girlfriends(my guinea pigs) over yesterday and ran a class- was supposed to only be 75 minutes, but went for 2 hours, but the results from feedback from the girls was truly uplifting! They said that despite all the propping etc, they all felt so much more movement and release than from what I would traditionally teach in my normal Hatha class….. Interesting…. – Marg W. Sunshine Coast

It made me realise just how thorough the Svaroopa method is and started me on my Svaroopa journey. Since then I have regained my love of yoga wanting to practice every day and go to as many Svaroopa classes as possible.

The training was great in that we went over the poses a number of times which made me feel more confident. It was a really nice mix of people in the group and I felt a warm and comfortable vibe. – Cathy N. Gold Coast

I undertook the Foundations Course not so much with the intention of teaching but rather to deepen my yoga experience. I must say, the course definitely delivered. It has made me more consciously aware of each and every pose I do allowing me to refine and make my own adjustments.- Anastasia S Manly West

After completing the foundations course in 2009 it has given me the knowledge and confidence to further develop my home practise which has resulted in me living a much more balanced and peaceful life.- Amanda C Tamborine

It was the first time in a very long time I didn’t feel pain and stiffness in my lower back. It has given me the tools for a more thorough home practice and the ability to teach the Magic Four.

I now continue my practice daily and have two private clients I teach each Saturday. Maybe one day I’ll make the commitment to learn more – it’s only a matter of time before I do. – Suzanne M. Sydney

I just love the way the bliss, happiness and grace crept into my being over the weekend, so subtle, but so profound. I am hoping to maintain this new state of being. - Julie W,Wooloowin