Sylvia Vana Selvy

Sylvia was given the name Vana Selvy while living with Shrinandanji in 2022. Since connecting with Swatantra, she has experienced radical transformations in her life and energies, which continue to unfold.

Practicing as a certified yoga and meditation instructor for over a decade, Sylvia is also passionate about dance and conscious movement, with qualifications & experience in somatic movement therapy, expressive arts & psychotherapy (Gestalt). Sylvia also shares VortexHealing™ and Vedic Samvahan healing sessions.

She has been teaching and sharing the Swatantra Sadhana and homa (fire ceremony) practices since 2022. She is grateful for the opportunity to share these experiences with all who feel called.

Sylvia’s offerings also draw on a rich tapestry of professional and personal experiences, including 15 years of legal practice across varied contexts. Providing free legal advice, assistance, and education to refugee communities informs her understanding of trauma-informed compassionate approaches. Supporting Indigenous traditional owners and custodians across the remote Central Australian Desert deepens Sylvia’s appreciation of Indigenous connection to Spirit and Country. The strength, wisdom, and resilience she has witnessed within these communities continues to inspire her commitment to empowerment, expression, and connection with nature.