“svecchayā svabhittau viśvam unmīlayati”
Through Her longing, She unfolds the universe within Herself.
It is the creative impulse that arises when we live and act from inner alignment — when practice becomes not a performance, but an expression of truth.
The Svecchā approach honours the roots of yoga while celebrating individuality and lived experience.
Each training invites you to explore yoga as both an embodied discipline and a living art — a path of freedom, integrity, and connection.
Svecchā means “one’s own free will.”
The Path of Training
Embodied Heart Immersion
A deep personal immersion into practice and the teachings of the Brahmavihāras, designed to strengthen your foundation and connection to yoga as a way of life.
The Svecchā pathway unfolds through two complementary journeys:
Svecchā Foundation Teacher Training
A professional training for those ready to teach from embodied understanding, develop their authentic voice, and share yoga with skill and soul.
Each training can be taken on its own, or as part of a continuous journey — from personal practice to professional qualification.
Personal Development & Deepening Practice
The Embodied Heart Immersion is a 40-hour experiential journey into the wisdom of the heart — weaving āsana, mantra, mudrā, prāṇāyāma, and meditation through the lens of the Brahmavihāras.
This immersion offers a sacred space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. It is a deep personal immersion that also serves as powerful preparation for the 240-hour Svecchā Foundation Teacher Training.
The 40-Hour Embodied Heart Immersion
What You’ll Experience
Cultivating personal sādhana and embodied self-awareness
Exploring the four Brahmavihāras — Mettā (friendliness), Karuṇā (compassion), Muditā (joy), and Upekṣā (balance)
Refining understanding of breath, alignment, and movement
Integrating the philosophy, practice, and heart of yoga into daily life
What You’ll Take Away
Deepened personal practice and self-understanding
Greater connection to the principles and practices of yoga
Eligibility and preparation for entry into the Svecchā 240-Hour Foundation Teacher Training
Study Options
Residential Retreat — 5 days / 40 contact hours
Hybrid Format — 28 hours in-person across four workshop days + access to online course content.
Who Is This Training For
This immersion is for anyone drawn to deepen their personal relationship with yoga and to reconnect with the heart of practice.
It’s ideal if you:
Feel ready to go beyond the surface of āsana into the philosophy and inner experience of yoga
Wish to develop a steady, meaningful personal practice (sādhana)
Are seeking a retreat-style immersion for rest, renewal, and reflection
Want to explore the teachings of the Brahmavihāras — Mettā, Karuṇā, Muditā, and Upekṣā — as pathways to compassion and connection
Are considering teacher training and want a strong, embodied foundation before stepping into that commitment
No previous teaching experience is required, but a minimum of six months of regular yoga practice is recommended.
The 240-Hour Foundation Teacher Training
Professional Qualification & Teaching from Authentic Voice
The Svecchā 240-Hour Foundation Training is a comprehensive programme that blends traditional teachings with modern embodiment.
It is designed to help you teach from lived experience, rooted in the Svecchā principles of freedom through connection.
This journey will strengthen your personal sādhana, deepen your understanding of yoga’s wisdom teachings, and equip you with the tools and confidence to teach with integrity, clarity, and compassion.
Curriculum Includes
The eight-limbed path of yoga
Tantric philosophy and the Brahmavihāra framework
Intelligent āsana, alignment, and sequencing
Prāṇāyāma, mantra, mudrā, and meditation
Functional and embodied anatomy
The art of theming, cueing, and class design
Teaching methodology and inclusive language
Personal sādhana and self-inquiry
Ethics, yamas and niyamas in daily life
Mentorship, integration, and professional development
Training Structure
Contact Hours: 180 (delivered in four immersive modules)
Elementary Yoga Course: 10 hours — designing and delivering a beginners’ yoga programme
Non-Contact Hours: 50 — reading, reflection, assignments, mentorship, and personal practice
This training is for dedicated students ready to take their practice and their understanding of yoga to the next level.
It’s for you if you:
Feel called to teach or to deepen your practice through study and self-inquiry
Want to develop your authentic voice and confidence as a yoga teacher
Value a learning environment that is intimate, supportive, and grounded in respect
Are curious about integrating ancient wisdom with modern embodiment
Seek a professional qualification that honours the heart of yoga while preparing you for real-world teaching
Want ongoing mentorship and community beyond graduation
Pre-Qualifications
You do not need to have completed the Embodied Heart Immersion to apply, but it is highly recommended.
If you haven’t attended the immersion, you should have been practising yoga regularly (at least two classes per week) for a minimum of two years, or demonstrate equivalent experience through a consistent personal practice.
This training is also a wonderful option for qualified teachers who have previously trained in a more āsana-focused or fitness-based school and wish to deepen their understanding of yoga philosophy, tradition, and embodiment.
You don’t need to be able to “do” complex postures — what matters most is curiosity, commitment, and a genuine desire to learn and grow.
What You’ll Take Away
Confidence and clarity in your teaching voice
A deepened personal practice grounded in sādhana
The ability to teach yoga that is authentic, intelligent, and heart-led
Continuing mentorship and connection to the Svecchā community
The Svecchā 240-Hour Foundation Teacher Training is accredited by Yogapros, formerly Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP).
Graduates are eligible to register as 200-hour Yoga Teachers with YAP upon successful completion.