Hatha Yoga Inspirations with swami sivadasananda
Deepen your Hatha Yoga practice from home with the teachings of Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya.
These practical asana and pranayama sessions present fascinating perspectives on Hatha Yoga, combining body, mind and soul.
Each year, a new central theme is explored through a series of Hatha Yoga online courses, harmoniously combining guided practice and in-depth theoretical teachings.
Whether you are an intermediate or advanced practitioner, these courses allow you to progress at your own pace thanks to available recordings and complete educational documentation.
A series of courses throughout the year
The program is divided into several courses throughout the year. Each course is composed of 6 weekly sessions (with some exceptions). You can register for a single course or several, according to your interests and availability.
Session structure (90 minutes)
Each session lasts 90 minutes and follows a precise structure.
70 minutes – Guided practice
15 minutes – Theory and Q&A
5 minutes – Awareness exercises
What's included
Complete educational documentation
Receive detailed study materials (PDF, PowerPoint) before each session to enrich your learning.
Video on demand
If you cannot follow live, you will receive a link to the video recording by email the next day. If a course is already over, you can book it as video on demand.
Opportunity to ask questions
You can ask your questions to Swami Sivadasananda by email or during Q&A sessions via video call.
Language
English with simultaneous translation into French, German and Spanish.
6 sessions – Tuesdays from 6pm to 7:30pm CET
Tue., 6 January: Deepening the Sun Salute – positions and movements
Mon., 12 January: Deepening the Sun Salute – breathing and sensing
Tue., 20 January: Stretch your stress away – how stretching can alleviate physical and mental tension.
Tue., 27 January: Fine tuning the meditation pose –relaxed as if lying down, aligned as if standing upright.
Tue., 3 February: Asanas, the pairs of opposites and the thalamus in your brain.
Tue., 10 February: Evolution according to Yoga Philosophy
6 sessions, Tuesdays, 6–7:30 pm (CET)
Tue., 17 February: Improve your Headstand – strength and flexibility
Tue., 24 February: The Headstand benefits – a guided journey
Tue., 3 March: Renew your Thinking – thought waves are flexible
Tue., 10 March, 6: Renew your Thinking – substitute the negative with the positive
Tue., 17 March: Meditate on your cosmic origin – study of the inverted tree
Tue., 24 March: Meditate on your cosmic origin – when the drop joins the ocean
6 sessions, Tuesdays, 6–7:30 pm (CET)
Tue., 31 March: Balancing paschimothanasana, kurmasana – tortoise, purna bhujangasana – royal cobra, study some aspects of the pelvic girdle.
Tue., 7 April: Karna peedasana – ear knee pose, poorna dhanurasana – full bow pose, trikonasana – twisted triangle, study some aspects of the shoulder girdle.
Tue., 14 April: Supta vajrasana – kneeling pose, poorna supta vajrasana – diamond pose, trikonasana with twisted hips, study some aspects of the subconscious mind
Tue., 21 April: Veerasana – warrior pose, padand dushtasana – tip toe pose, parswa kakasana – side crow, study intellect and intuition
Tue., 28 April: Chakrasana – wheel, standing wheel, janu sirasana – twisted one-legged forward bend, Who am I – meditation
Tue., 5 May: Akarna dhanurasana – shooting bow, garudasana – eagle pose, simhasana – lion pose, study silence is the music of the Soul.
6 sessions, Tuesdays, 6–7:30 pm (CET)
Tue., 12 May: Circulatory System – Observing the heartbeat and sensing blood pressure, Improving venous return, Relaxing the arteries
Tue., 19 May: Muscles and Joints – Recognizing major joint movements, Observing fascia chains, Developing strength and flexibility
Tue., 26 May: Tension and Relaxation – Reducing muscle tone, The relaxing power of the breath, Deepening the experience of autosuggestion
Tue., 2 June: Prana and the Power of Concentration – Nerve impulses and pranic flow, The unity of energy, Prana and prajna: energy and consciousness
Tue., 9 june: The Three Gunas and Positive Thinking – Recognizing the dominant guna, Transforming tamas and calming rajas, Cultivating sattva and mental clarity
Tue., 16 June: The Five Elements and Self-Awareness – Relaxation through awareness of the elements, Elements and chakras, From the elements to the mind
The body thrives on movement. The body functions best when it moves regularly and through a wide range of motion. The practice of sun salute and asanas offers a simple and effective way to keep the body mobile, resilient, and healthy. Each session will guide you to move with ease through known and less known asana cycles.
6 sessions, Tuesdays, 6–7:30 pm (CET)
Wed., 24 June: Movement Improves Circulation – Sedentary lifestyle affects blood circulation, especially in the legs, lungs, and upper body, How movement, muscular activity, and deep breathing improve blood flow throughout the body.
Thur., 2 July: Movement Maintains Joint Mobility – Sitting and repetitive activities can reduce mobility in the hips, shoulders, spine, and ankles., Develop greater freedom of movement and reduce stiffness.
Tue., 7 July (8–9:30 pm): Movement Nourishes Connective Tissue – Explore how Asanas support and stabilize muscles and joints, maintain structural integrity, allow smooth, coordinated movement between tissues
Tue., 14 july: Movement Supports Posture and Spinal Alignment – A closer look at common postural imbalances such as rounded shoulders, forward head posture, and a collapsed chest, How asanas improve spinal alignment
Tue., 21 July: Movement Stimulates the Organs – Stretching, compression, and release gently massage the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and pelvic organs, Observe how asanas support digestion, breathing, lymphatic flow, and natural elimination processes.
Each session covers a comprehensive sequence of pranayama and asanas. The focus is on a specific approach to deeper relaxation. After final relaxation we practice affirmations of an uplifting human value: a scriptural quote, words of the Masters and a story.
6 sessions, Tuesdays, 6–7:30 pm (CET)
Tue., 4 August (8–9:30 pm): Practice yoga daily: improves sleep, lowers stress, supports healthy circadian rhythms, Avoid late-night eating: supports overnight recovery, metabolism, and restful sleep, Affirmations on equanimity.
Mon., 10 August: Stretch the stress away. Conscious stretching unblocks vital energy and expands the mind. Affirmations on friendliness.
Tue., 18 August (8–9:30 pm): Contract and relax. The yogic way of physical workout helps the mind to unwind. Affirmations on non-violence.
Tue., 25 August: Moving against gravity and then flowing towards it. This focus on the “here” grounds the mind. Affirmations on compassion.
Tue., 1 September: Expanding the breath into a free flow. Conscious breathing centres the mind in the “now”. Affirmations on courage.
Each session covers a comprehensive sequence of pranayama and asanas. The focus is on relaxed concentration. After final relaxation there will be a 10 minutes guided meditation practice. The session ends with a small story on meditation.
6 sessions, Tuesdays, 6–7:30 pm (CET)
Tue., 15 September: Asanas and Pranayama: Focus on the sense of touch. Meditation on body sensations. The story of the yogi in the cave
Tue., 22 September: Asanas and Pranayama: Focus on the energy impulse of the breath. Breathing Meditation. The story of the Lady and the needle
Tue., 29 September: Asanas and Pranayama: Where the mind goes the prana (energy) goes. Meditation: Calming the Mind. Story: “Everything happens for the best.”
Tue., 6 October: Asanas and Pranayama: Focus on the solar plexus. Visual Meditation. The Story of King Sikhidvaja
Tue., 13 October: Asanas and Pranayama: Focus on the third eye. Meditation on Positive Values. The story of the court painter
Tues., 15 September 2026, 6–7:30 pm CET
You can attend the first class of the course for free as a trial class.
Themes will be announced approximately 2 weeks before the start of each course.
Standard rate
Frequent rate
Swami Sivadasananda
Yoga Acharya
Swami Sivadasananda is a Yoga Acharya and long-time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. He has been teaching in yoga teacher trainings and workshops worldwide for many years.
He is a dynamic, precise and highly skilled teacher, recognized for the clarity of his teachings and his ability to make the most subtle aspects of yoga accessible.
He is the author of two reference books:
• “Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga”
• “Yoga – Your Home Practice Companion”
Who is it for?
Required level: Intermediate to advanced
This course is for practitioners who already have a regular yoga practice and wish to deepen their understanding of Hatha Yoga, both practically and theoretically.
How to participate?
1. Register for the course of your choice
2. Receive documentation before each session by email
3. Join live sessions via Zoom at the indicated times
4. Access recordings to review or catch up on missed sessions
Recommended equipment
Can I register for just one course?
Yes, each course is autonomous.
What happens if I miss a session?
All sessions are recorded. You will receive a link to the video the next day.
Can I register after a course has started?
Yes, you can book the course as video on demand and receive recordings of all sessions already broadcast.
Registration for Video on Demand (recorded video): reith-office@sivananda.net
For more information or to register for Video on demand, message reith-office@sivananda.net.
