About Sawar Yoga
Carrying the sacred blessings of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath and Swami Nikhileshwarananda to share genuine classical yoga and spiritual consciousness with the world.
Origin & Purpose of Sawar Yoga
Sawar Meditation and Yoga Center is an authorized sanctuary established on November 18, 2011 (BS 2068) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The center was founded to fulfill the true spiritual purpose of human existence by imparting the profound, tested wisdom of authentic meditation, traditional Hatha Yoga, and Himalayan sound therapy.
By engaging in genuine sadhana at Sawar Yoga, practitioners obtain the clarity, self-power, and natural harmony that cultivate lasting mental peace, physical health, and spiritual realization.
Our Yogic Philosophy
We view Yoga not as a commercial workout or athletic performance, but as a holistic science of conscious living. Classical Hatha Yoga purifies the physical vessel and balances the nadis (subtle energy currents), creating the necessary stability for meditation (Dhyana) and higher self-realization.
Through breath awareness, alignment, energetic locks (Bandhas), Mudras, sacred sound vibration (Nada), and mantra contemplation, yoga becomes an ongoing practice of mindfulness that transforms daily thoughts, actions, and inner peace.
A Lineage of Blessings
Sawar Meditation and Yoga Center preserves traditional practices carrying the spiritual blessings of revered Himalayan masters.
Guru Gorakhnath
Revered as the First Yoga Guru of the Universe and originator of classical six-limb Hatha Yoga.
Swami Nikhileshwarananda
Adi Brahma Guru guiding profound spiritual wisdom, mantra mastery, and divine consciousness.
Yogi Shiva Shakti Nath
Beloved guru of founder Madhab Prasad Dhakal, directly instructing the establishment of Sawar Yoga.
Madhab Prasad Dhakal
Born in Mirlung-2 Ratanpur, Tanahun (Bhanu Municipality 12), Nepal
Spiritual Awakening & Kundalini Inquiry
While studying in Kathmandu with the original aim of pursuing medical education (MBBS), he encountered spiritual literature on Kundalini awakening, altering his life purpose toward traditional yoga sadhana.
Ashram Dedication under Guru Shiva Shakti Nath
Entered deep spiritual training under Guru Lal Bahadur Dhakal (transcendental name: Yogi Shri Shiva Shakti Nath), dedicating years to ashram service, Hatha Yoga asana mastery, Reiki, and mantra sadhana.
Establishment of Sawar Yoga Center
Under the direct instruction of Guru Shiva Shakti Nath, founded Shree Sawar Meditation and Yoga Center on November 18, 2011 in Kathmandu to preserve and share authentic Hatha Yoga and meditation.
Master of Music & Sound Healing Research
Completed Master’s degree in Music in Nepal, researching the scientific collaboration of Nada (sound vibration), traditional singing bowls, and yogic meditation.