SVARA
A Somatic Approach to Breath, Ceremony & Inclusive Leadership
SVARA offers in person and online programs rooted in conscious connected breathwork, ritual, and a trauma informed, nervous system based approach to leadership.
We support individuals in reconnecting with their bodies, cultivating nervous system regulation, and leading from a place of presence, integrity, and embodied awareness.
Our work is grounded in ancient wisdom, somatic practice, and a deep respect for the intelligence of the body and the living Earth.
SVARA Breathwork Training
Our carefully designed program offers 4 different Modules.
EARTH Module, Foundations: (10 Days)
4th -14th of June 2026 in Tavira
Learn the principles of breathwork and trauma, and practice offering safe 1:1 sessions grounded in nervous system awareness and regulation.
WATER Module, Expansion: (7 Days) TBA
Beyond Breathwork, sharpening your intuition and learn how to work with energies. You will get familiar with the chakra system and how to use it in your work, work with the elements, and experience to breathe in the water.
FIRE Module, Blossom: (7 Days) 30th of Nov -7th of December 2025, 29th of Nov- 6th of Dec 2026
Hold a safe space as a group facilitator, learn and create rituals and ceremonies. Get into your power and share your magic.
AIR Module, Deep healing: (7 Days) 22th -29th of March 2026
Deepening your knowledge about trauma, and nervous system regulation, somatic tools, family constellation.
Breathwork is a powerful and subtle healing practice.
It invites us into deeper states of awareness through something very simple and natural. The breath.
Through conscious, connected breathing, we can enter states of heightened presence and self awareness. The breath begins to move energy and gently opens access to emotions, memories, and inner landscapes that often sit beyond the reach of the thinking mind.
This practice creates space to meet the subconscious, to release stored tension or stagnant energy, and to soften mental projections. Breathwork becomes medicine when it is held with care. A process that supports transformation by bringing clarity, movement, and renewed connection to parts of ourselves that may be asking for attention.
At the heart of our breathwork training is a deep understanding of the nervous system. We recognise that meaningful change can only unfold when the body feels safe. For this reason, our approach is gentle, grounded, and trauma informed.
We emphasise softness, connection, and opening rather than force or pushing. The breath is guided in a way that supports regulation and helps the system move into a place of safety and inner resources.
The training places strong emphasis on embodiment. We explore how emotions and sensations live in the body and how to meet them with presence before and during breathwork sessions. Each facilitator moves through their own personal process, learning to listen to their breath and body, so they can guide others with clarity and integrity.
Safety is central to this work. Holding space for others requires a deep understanding of nervous system responses, behavioural patterns, and lived experience. You will learn to read the breath, to recognise what is being expressed through it, and to sense how life patterns are reflected in the way a person breathes.
Integration is as essential as the breathing itself. You will learn how to support what emerges through grounding practices, ritual, and connection with the Earth. This helps anchor insights in the body and daily life, allowing the work to unfold gently and sustainably.
OUR VISION
SVARA envisions spreading conscious, connected breathwork not simply as a tool for expansion, but as genuine medicine for the heart.
At the core of this work is a deep understanding of the nervous system. We recognise that true transformation can only unfold when the body feels safe, supported, and met with care. From this foundation, breath becomes a bridge between body, heart, and awareness.
Our intention is to bridge worlds by integrating the wisdom of the Earth into everyday life and practice, held within a trauma informed framework. We support leaders in reconnecting with themselves, with others, and with Mother Nature, while learning how to work in a way that honours the nervous system and its rhythms.
We aim to empower you to grow into a connected, intuitive leader and space holder. Someone who is willing to meet life’s depth, to enter the unknown, and to move with integrity. We value leaders who understand their place, who know how to regulate and listen to their inner world, and who share knowledge that is lived and embodied.
At the heart of this vision is the creation of a grounded, heart centred community. A community of leaders who know how to hold space with presence and care, creating environments where the nervous system can soften, trust can grow, and others are supported to reconnect with their own inner guidance and sense of purpose.
I am Mela Mariposa, the founder of SVARA.
My deep passion revolves around creating nurturing spaces for individuals to connect and embark on profound personal transformations. With two decades of experience in people and group dynamics, I crafted this program with the intention of seamlessly merging breathwork with ceremonial practices and the wisdom of nature.
At the core of any healing practice lies the establishment of a secure field for connection. My primary mission is to empower individuals, guiding them beyond their belief systems and deepest patterns, and encouraging the embrace of their authentic selves. Nature, my greatest teacher, imparts profound wisdom and simplicity. It has become essential for me to integrate these teachings by working intimately with rituals and ceremonies, honouring mother earth.
SVARA is not just me sharing my knowledge, we are a team of dedicated beings each one bringing their personal passion into the classroom.
ABOUT SVARA
The term "swara" or "svara" (Sanskrit: स्वर) originates from the root "svr," meaning "to sound."
This word is found in the Upanishads, where the rhythmic cycle of the sun and the world is described as "the music of spheres." The sun is depicted as "humming the wheel of the world." According to Ananda Coomaraswamy, the root "svar" also conveys the meaning "to shine."
For us, "svara" embodies the sound within the space, where awareness aligns with each breath, engaging all our senses and becoming attuned to the breath of Mother Nature. Additionally, the training focuses on supporting each participant on their journey to shine their light in the world.
