नवकरण तन्त्र
Navakaraṇa Tantra
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra, shorten as Navakaraṇa Tantra is a methodology for a holistic self-directed transformation. Dario Calvaruso developed this method through a multidisciplinary integration of ancient practices into a modern scientific approach.
Navakaraṇa is a Sanskrit compound composed of nava (new) and karaṇa (causing, doing), meaning “newly causing” or “bringing into being anew”. The term was coined by Dario Calvaruso as an explicative expression for his method, conveying the dynamic process of continuous transformation—the capacity to become a new person, moment by moment.
Curriculum
The Navakaraṇa Tantra represents an extensive and evolving curriculum that bridges cosmology, ontology, and practical techniques for personal and spiritual growth. Its foundation lies in the pursuit of holistic transformation, which is understood as the inclusive evolution of every dimension of life:
Physical (through embodied practices and lifestyle)
Psychological (self-awareness, clarity, and mental training)
Educational (lifelong learning and disciplined inquiry)
Professional (integrity, creativity, and rigour in one’s vocation)
Social (ethical relationships and community coherence)
Environmental (alignment with the natural world and sustainability)
The curriculum is not merely informational; it is designed for self-cultivation through a combination of study, practice, observation, and internalisation. It is an experiential path rooted in conscious living and spiritual values, where transformation is not a destination but a continuous unfolding.
Core Pillars
Within the Navakaraṇa Tantra, particular emphasis is given to three interdependent limbs that form the foundation of true self-transformation:
Svasthavṛtta — Conscious Healthy Living
Svasthavṛtta refers to the art of maintaining oneself in a state of health and balance. In the Navakaraṇa context, this includes ethical living, disciplined habits, mindful nutrition, and rhythmic lifestyle aligned with natural and cosmic cycles. It is not mere avoidance of illness, but an intentional practice of living with clarity, purpose, and harmony.
Vyāyāma — Body–Mind Conditioning and Training
More than physical exercise, vyāyāma in Navakaraṇa is a comprehensive methodology for integrated training of the body, breath, and mind. Through structured vinyāsa, precise breath coordination, and internalisation of mantra and intention (saṃkalpa), it cultivates strength, focus, resilience, and inner stillness. It is both a preparation and a process of transformation.
Mārgaṇa — Seeking One’s Path and Purpose
Mārgaṇa means “searching” or “seeking.” It refers to the profound inner enquiry into one’s dharma, the existential purpose that gives meaning to one’s actions and life choices. This pursuit is not abstract—it is lived through daily choices, relationships, and vocations. Mārgaṇa guides the practitioner to live authentically, rooted in truth and guided by discernment.
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Navakaraṇa Svasthavṛtta
Svasthavṛtta or “the natural path for healthy living” consists of creating a personalised lifestyle in harmony with the Universe. The navakaraṇi go through a meticulous purification process (śodhana) of the body, mind and sense. This is achieved through the navakriyā (nine cleanses). Thereafter the navakaraṇi can implement a personalised holistic lifestyle into their daily life. This includes therapy for pacifying the vitiated doṣa-s (śamana), personalised wholesome diet and regiment (pathyavṛtta), conscious living (sadvṛtta), rejuvenation procedures (rasakaraṇa) and strengthening procedures (vājīkaraṇa).
Navakaraṇa Vyāyāma
An important component in establishing a personalised holistic lifestyle is about implementing physical and mental trainings (vyāyāma).
Vyāyāma helps in maintaining and improving health and wellbeing.
Navakaraṇa Vyāyama consists of the application of a peculiar methodology for training referred to as “Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa”.
There are three important collections of sequences (Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Krama Maṇḍala):
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Bheṣaja krama mālā (collection of healing sequences)
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam krama mālā (collection of essentials sequences)
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Prakṛṣṭa krama mālā (collection of advance sequences)
The “Bheṣaja krama mālā” is a group of series for those who want to reach optimal health. The Hṛdayam krama mālā is for healthy individuals who want to maintain their health, and the Prakṛṣṭa krama mālā is for those who want to unfold their potentials to the maximum.
These collections are arranged synergistically to the moon-cycle (candra-māsa) and seasons (kāla).
Navakaraṇa Mārgaṇa
Navakaraṇa Mārgaṇa is the most subtle aspect of Navakaraṇa practice. Mārgaṇa consists of finding one’s purpose and meaning of life (dharma). This is possible only by expanding consciousness, through profound thoughts, reflections, considerations, discussions, ontological self-enquiries, spiritual measures (daivavyapāśraya) and ultimately reach harmony and oneness with the Universe (aikātmya).
Navakaraṇa Teacher Training Courses
Self-transformation through physical, prāṇic and mental training.
Navakaraṇa teacher training courses guide students in learning how to practice and teach Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Krama Maṇḍala (a cyclic-collection of sequences) and acquire an in-depth understanding of Navakaraṇa Methodology.
The fundamental theories, practice and methodology of Navakaraṇa is split into two courses: Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam and Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra.
Senior students desirous of polishing their teaching skills and practice can continue with two subsidiary courses: Navakaraṇa Śikṣā Paddhati and Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Prakṛṣṭa. The former includes an in-depth study of Navakaraṇa Methodology, choreography (synergetic sequencing) and teaching skills. The later on developing personalised advanced series practice.
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam
This programme covers the essentials for the practice and teaching acquired through a collection of 36 multilevel sequences called Hṛdayam krama mālā (a collection of essential sequences).
The first step in Navakaraṇa is to educate the practitioner (navakaraṇi) at the physical, prāṇic and mental level. For this reason, the practitioner (navakaraṇi) has to complete the teacher training course Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam (lit. The essentials of Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa). This course, also called “The Essentials” consists mainly of physical, prāṇic and mental training. The practitioner (navakaraṇi) learns how to practice and teach a collection of 12 series (Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Mālā). The teacher training course is divided into four modules:
- Module 1: opening the body;
- Module 2: building strength and control;
- Module 3: developing flexibility and dynamism;
- Module 4: achieving control over complex and asymmetrical movements.
The Hṛdayam krama mālā consists of a collection 36 sequences (krama) arranged into 12 series. The sequences (krama-s) include composition of movements and poses given in progression, allowing practitioners to personalise the practice according to their levels. Every sequence works on all parts of the body, but with a specific anatomical focus which varies every day according to the sequence. Dedicated students can complete the 4-module courses in about three years. Once the practitioners have mastered the practice and teaching of the 12 series, they should follow a particular routine for practice and teaching. The routine is named “ Krama Maṇḍala” (lit. cycle of sequences). This routine consists of 30 moon-days (tithi) equivalent to a lunar month (candramāsa).
The 12 series are arranged according to the natural course of the moon cycle. Besides the vinyāsa practice, the practitioners observe oil bath, fasting, rest days, silence and other psychological meansures and spiritual activities in accordance with the lunar month (candramāsa). With this essential routine the practitioner can include the series and procedures of both the Bheṣaja and Prakṛṣta krama mālā.
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra
This course is accessible only to level 1 graduated students and above. It is a compendium to Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam.
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra focuses on the principle of the self-healing (svasthavṛtta) and study of a collection of sequences named Bheṣaja krama mālā (A collection of healing sequences). At the completion of this course graduates acquire full understanding of Navakaraṇa Tantra and all the essential knowledge for implementing in their life and teaching a variety of techniques, practices and lifestyle measures for holistic transformation.
Navakaraṇa Śikṣā Paddhati
Navakaraṇa Śikṣā Paddhati or an in-depth course on Navakaraṇa methodology and teaching skills necessary to acquired complete understanding and mastery in teaching.
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Prakṛṣṭa
Prakṛṣṭa a subsidiary course to Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Hṛdayam which prepares the trainees for the practice and teaching of advanced sequences named Prakṛṣṭa krama mālā (A collection of advanced sequences). This syllabus is generally taught one-to-one.
Vyāyāma: Dario teaching Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa
