Deepak Swarup

Deepak Swarup

Land Steward, Still Mountain Wellness Retreat

Born near the banks of the Ganges near Haridwar, India. Before founding Still Mountain, he spent decades in high-stakes corporate leadership across India, Europe, and the US West Coast. Navigating those intense commercial environments gave him a direct, firsthand understanding of modern burnout, stress, and physical fatigue.

Eventually, he left the corporate grind to focus on building a quiet, functional sanctuary. Today, he stewards 240 acres of mountain land bordering the Sequoia National Monument, running Still Mountain as a practical refuge for people needing space to decompress, reset their nervous systems, and regain physical clarity.

His Background & Approach

• Real-World Wisdom: Having run businesses for years, Deepak teaches traditional yogic principles without dogma or abstract fluff. His focus is on straightforward, daily practices—pranayama, meditation, silence, and mental discipline—that guests can easily take back into their normal lives.

• 100% Vegan & Sattvic Living: Guided by Ahimsa (non-harming), Deepak lives a dedicated Sattvic lifestyle. Still Mountain maintains a strictly plant-based kitchen, treating clean nourishment as a practical requirement for mental stillness.

• Land Stewardship: Deepak actively conserves the 240-acre property alongside regional land trusts, keeping the environment quiet, natural, and undisturbed.

Whether guiding breathwork or having an honest conversation over tea, Deepak’s work centers on giving people the physical space and practical tools to lower their stress and live with clear intent.