By Swami Satrupananda

Svaroopa^® yoga is like André the Giant — powerful and gentle, both at the same time. This is a rare combination.

I grew up watching “The Princess Bride.” Fezzik, played by André the Giant, was one of my favorite characters. Several times in the movie, he uses his strength combined with his tenderness to do what others cannot. He was so much stronger than everyone else, yet so gentle. 

Svaroopa^® yoga is also gentle. We meet your body and mind where they are. We provide support to allow the tensions to soften. The key is in the softening, not in straining or forcing. So gentleness is not only critical but also cultivated.

As you soften, the tensions in your body melt. Your aches and pains dissolve. Your digestion and immune systems improve. Your nervous system comes off red alert. Your mind expands. And this is just the tip of the iceberg of the benefits.

Svaroopa^® yoga is so powerful because it comes from a lineage of gentle, powerful masters. They utilized these techniques to their fullest extent, ultimately knowing their own Self. Their blessings and guidance infuse all our practices. 

To tap into the gentle power of Svaroopa^® yoga, get a yoga therapy session. In this one-on-one session, your therapist uses the most powerful and the gentlest tools to give you the biggest changes. In just an hour, you’ll feel better. It is guaranteed from the gentle powerful masters. Schedule a session today with one of our Ashram swamis.