Svaroopa® vidya is Sanskrit for the experiential knowing (vidya) of your own inherent Divinity (svaroopa).

Svaroopa® Vidya meditation gives you all the benefits of other meditation systems, yet it is simple and easy. No yoga poses are required: you can just sit comfortably in a chair. It is unique in how easily it takes you past your mind into the depth of your being. You experience your own innermost essence, which is already full, complete and whole, and you learn to carry this expansive sense of self into your life.

The Svaroopa® Vidya meditation technology was developed by Swami Nirmalananda, the founder of Svaroopa® yoga. The technology is based in Kashmir Shaivism, a non-dual philosophy and spiritual tradition that flourished in Kashmir. Scholars have referred to Kashmir Shaivism as a “Science of the Soul,” a “Science of Life” or a “Psychology of Absolute Consciousness.”

Phil (Krishna) Milgrom teaches Svaroopa® Vidya meditation at The Centered Place and in other studios and locations. The Meditation 101 course (subtitled “Getting Past Your Mind to Find Your Self”) teaches you how to meditate and how to develop a successful practice in only three weeks. The course makes meditation easily accessible to you. You learn how to handle difficulties that you might encounter in your practice. You learn how to make meditation as rewarding as it can be.

“Thank you for the remarkable meditation class. I found myself reflecting on different aspects of your talks all throughout the weeks. I am so glad to find new inspiration and a little sad I didn’t start a meditation practice in my twenties. I have it with me now and am grateful for your help.” ~ Leslie Hamilton, West Brookfield