About the author
Dmitry Lapshinov founded the Svarga system and school and wrote the book Zvuk bezmolviya (The Sound of Silence). His programmes cover movement, breathing, meditation and personal development.
The school describes its approach as drawing on Taoist practices, Zen, Siddha yoga, SPAS and Dzogchen. It offers online courses, recorded lessons and in-person classes.
Topics
- Breathwork
- Meditation
- Qigong
- Movement practices
Before you decide
Educational practices do not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Check the school’s website for prices, enrolment and participation terms.
Programmes and resources
Free · Online · 5 days
5 Steps to Harmony and Vitality
An introduction to the school through warm-ups, coordination exercises, breathing practices and its core approach. Self-paced lessons are available after registration.
Online · Live and recorded lessons
Svarga — Level I
Movement, breathing, meditation and attention practices. The programme includes classes with Dmitry Lapshinov, instructor-led practice, video materials and a participant chat.
Recorded lessons · 12-month access
Zdravotel — Energy of Life
Four exercise sequences: Bulat, Veiga, Dolgolet and Svarozhich. Includes recorded lessons with the author and instructors, course notes and a practice journal.
Online · Level I
Kremen
A programme drawing on qigong and martial-arts traditions. Level I includes the Iron Shirt, Inner Strength and Directed Will practice sequences.
In person · School instructors
Svarga and Zdravotel in Moscow
Group classes in Svarga, breathing and movement practices at the Alfa-Zet centre. The school announced regular classes from October 2026; see the programme page for schedules and availability.