नवकरण तन्त्र
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra is a methodology for a holistic self-directed transformation developed by Dario Calvaruso through a multidisciplinary integration of ancient practices into a modern scientific approach.
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 principles
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.
Svasthavṛtta: Dario Calvaruso at Navakraṇa Kyorei, Yakushima Japan. Bath-Meditation — early morning routine.
Vyāyāma: Dario teaching Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa.