Swami Yogaratna Saraswati is a senior sannyasin in the Satyananda Yoga tradition, dedicated to sharing authentic yoga and meditation practices that help people heal, grow, and reconnect with their higher self. Her mission is simple yet profound: to offer spiritual practices for a divine purpose.

Born in Paris to Australian parents and raised in India, Swamiji has devoted over 35 years to the path of yoga, meditation, and seva (selfless service). After studying in Australia, she returned to India in 1984 and joined the Atma Darshan Yogashram in Bangalore, where she received complete training and sannyasa initiation under Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, the direct successor of Swami Satyananda Saraswati — the founder of the Bihar School of Yoga — and the present guru guiding this tradition.

Renowned for her mastery in Yoga Nidra meditation, chakra sadhana, kundalini yoga, and tantric meditations, Swamiji is loved for her ability to guide students into deep relaxation, stress relief, and inner awakening. She has conducted Yoga Therapy and stress management programs for diverse communities, both in India and overseas, and now offers these teachings through online Yoga Nidra courses and guided relaxation meditations.

Swamiji is the founder of Shankar Prasad Ashram, a peaceful yoga and meditation ashram near Gokarna, Karnataka. Nestled in nature, the ashram offers an immersive experience of ashram living, spiritual retreats in India, organic farm stays, and meaningful seva volunteering opportunities. Visitors can participate in holistic yoga programs, join satsangs (wisdom talks) and kirtans (group chanting), and contribute to community projects like reforestation, waste management, animal care, and education.

Whether you are seeking Yoga Nidra for healing, chakra meditation, or simply a place to reconnect with yourself, nature, and your purpose, Swamiji invites you to experience the transformative power of yoga and meditation retreats in Gokarna — or join her online meditation courses from anywhere in the world.

“May we live with awareness, connect deeply with nature, and serve all beings with love and divine purpose.”