About us

This is the inspiring story of Anil Swaraj, an Electronics Engineer who transitioned into the world of Yoga, Health, and Healing. After working in the corporate world for years, he led a successful, materialistic life until the age of 35 . However, the relentless pulls and pressures of his hectic corporate lifestyle took a toll on his health, leading to lifestyle-related ailments. Eventually, he was confined to a wheelchair due to PIVD (Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc).

The Journey of an Electronics Engineer into Yoga, Health, and Healing

Determined to heal himself, Anil Swaraj embarked on his yoga journey in 2006, seeking relief from his debilitating health challenges. Through the teachings and blessings of various yoga gurus, combined with the powerful techniques of Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Self-Healing and Quantum Healing, he successfully overcame most of his health issues. This profound personal transformation ignited his passion for yoga and holistic healing, leading him to dedicate his life to helping others reclaim their health and well-being.

To fulfil this mission, he became a qualified yoga teacher, earning a Postgraduate Degree in Yoga from a Central University, and also completed N.D.D.Y (Yoga and Naturopathy) from the Gandhi National Academy of Naturopathy (Gandhi Smarak Prakritik Chikitsa Samiti).

Founding Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats (SYIWR)

With a deep desire to serve society, Anil Swaraj established Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats (SYIWR). The institute’s main Yoga Ashram-cum-School is nestled in the serene lap of the Himalayas, in Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India—a land long revered for its yogic heritage.

As the Master Teacher, Anil Swaraj, along with his team of highly qualified and dedicated instructors, has shared the transformative practices of yoga with health seekers from across India and the world, helping them overcome physical ailments and mental challenges. Under Swaraj Ji’s expert guidance, Swaraj Yoga Institute has nurtured and certified numerous aspiring yoga teachers through its structured certification programs, enabling them to spread the light of yoga worldwide.

A Vision to Address Health as a National and Global Necessity

As health challenges continue to rise both nationally and globally, SYIWR has meticulously designed its Yoga Courses, Practice Classes, and Yoga Vacation Retreats to promote optimum health and holistic well-being. Our Yoga Teacher Training Certification Courses are aimed at cultivating high-caliber yoga professionals by upholding value-based education standards that integrate modern scientific insights while preserving the authentic philosophy and ethics of ancient yoga as envisioned by Patanjali.

At SYIWR, yoga is more than just a practice; it is a way of life that awakens the essence of love, kindness, and compassion within every participant, fostering a deep connection with humanity as a whole. We also guide students toward earning official Yoga Teacher Certifications from the Yoga Certification Board (Government of India) through Indian Yoga Association (IYA) accredited programs, ensuring a structured and globally recognized curriculum.

A Decade of Dedicated Service to Society

For the past ten years, Swaraj Yoga Institute has been relentlessly committed to serving society at large by conducting yoga and meditation training programs, workshops, and retreats. These initiatives have been organized in collaboration with prestigious institutions, including:

• CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
• Food Corporation of India
• Indian Army
• Sports Authority of India Centre
• India’s International Movement for the United Nations
• Central Customs and Excise
• National Service Scheme (Youth Services & Sports)
• Numerous universities and colleges

Promoting Yoga and Ancient Indian Wisdom Globally

Swaraj Yoga Institute has also taken an active role in the promotion and propagation of yoga and ancient Indian wisdom by collaborating with renowned organizations, including:

• Indian Yoga Association
• Sanskrit Bharti
• Bharat Swabhiman Trust
• Yoga Society
• National Yoga Asana Sports Federation
• CCRYN (Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy – Govt. of India)
• Sarv Uthan Trust
• Vichar Kranti Manch (VKM)
• And various other esteemed institutions

Through our continued efforts, Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats remains dedicated to empowering individuals with the wisdom of yoga, fostering physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, and contributing to the global movement of holistic health and self-transformation.

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