About Swarupa Sky Oak Speaker

Swarupa Sky Oak Speaker (E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP) studied Western methods of wellness and philosophy as an undergraduate. After successive epiphanies, he embarked on a decades-long journey of renunciation and self-discovery, exploring the wisdom of various global traditions, including Western philosophy and the classic texts of yoga. His studies led to the discovery of an all-powerful, ever-present, and all-knowing essence interpenetrating all dimensions of experience.

Driven to integrate Eastern and Western health and wellness methods his life embraces holistic principles and Advaita philosophy. Under the Sattvic Life umbrella, Swarupa joyfully shares his knowledge with his students and clients alike.

Sattva is a state of experience characterized by goodness, positivity, truth, serenity, balance, peacefulness, and virtuousness. A Sattvic Life embraces all efforts to live consciously in these states: mindfully being, physically doing, and gratefully accepting one’s karma in every moment.

Certifications:

• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Hatha Yoga (Integral Yoga Institute)

• Yoga Therapy (Integral Yoga Therapy Program / International Association of Yoga Therapists)

• Yoga for Stress Management (Integral Yoga Institute)

• Meditation (Integral Yoga Institute)

• Yoga for Cancer (Integral Yoga Institute)

• Gentle/Chair Yoga (Integral Yoga Institute)

• Yoga for Bone Health (Dr. L. Fishman)

• Teen Yoga (Kidding around Yoga)

• Multiple Lineage Reiki Master Teacher (Multiple Master Teachers)

• Continuing Education Provider (Yoga Alliance)

• Continuing Education Provider (International Association of Yoga Therapists)

All of Swarupa’s teachings incorporate his ongoing study of Advaita/Brahma, Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti Yoga; pranic awareness; vibrational resonance therapy; and yoga nidra. His teachings include the eight limbs of Ashtanga or Raja Yoga: yama and niyama (action guidelines), pratyahara (non-attachment), hatha (physical practices), pranayama (breathing practices), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (bliss states).

In classes, private sessions, clinics, teacher trainings, and continuing education settings, Swarupa graciously serves and supports individuals, couples, small groups, community centers, spiritual organizations, gyms, yoga studios, non-profit and for-profit businesses of all sizes, as well as educational and government institutions. He is also available to provide complementary care for medical doctors’ patients, facilities, and support staff—offering sustainable methods for self-discovery, health, and wellness to all.