- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
February 8 – April 26, 2026
The Light of Hatha Yoga:
Taking Your Practice to a Deeper Level
Study and Practice of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Swami Paramananda
12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Sundays, 11:00am-1:00pm ET
Course Description:
Would you like to have more energy and inspiration?
Do you want to develop a regular and dedicated yoga practice?
Are you ready to take your practice of asanas and pranayama to a higher level?
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is an ancient text that describes the complete path of Hatha Yoga. It is a main source of knowledge about the practice of asana and pranayama that gives us a comprehensive understanding of how to dive deeper into our yoga practice.
What You'll Learn:
- How to remain inspired, with an elevated attitude towards life and spirituality.
- How to cultivate a daily practice of Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation.
- How to work with a Hatha Yoga journal to take your practice to a higher level.
- The means to success in your practice.
- The main causes that lead to failure in your practice and how to overcome them.
- The 15 main Asanas described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
- The 6 Kriyas (cleansing techniques)
- The connection between Body, Breath, and Mind.
- The nature and function of Prana.
- How to purify the Nadis (energy channels).
- How to remain steady in one’s spiritual practice.
- How to create a daily routine, set intelligent targets for our spiritual evolution, and follow up on their implementation.
- How to enhance your meditation practice.
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Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Sundays, February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 at 11:00am-1:00pm ET.
This program is offered live through Zoom webinar with the availability for students to interact through Q&A with the presenter.
For enrolled students, a video recording will be available after each class in the event you miss a class or would like to review the content.
It is possible to register and take the course at any time. You can catch up on any classes you miss with the recordings.
What's Included:
- 24 hours of on-demand video.
- 12 live 2 hour sessions. Each class includes a 90 min practice of Asanas and Pranayama and 30 min of study of Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
- Live and recorded guided practices.
- Feedback and personal guidance on student’s home practices.
- Availability to ask questions about the studies and practices between classes.
- Course Manual.
Requirements and Recommendations:
- No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
- Video: Download Zoom to your computer, or install the Zoom app to your device. For interactive group sessions, a webcam or integrated camera will allow others to feel more connected with you.
- Audio: Headphone speakers are recommended. If you wish to participate vocally, a headset with a microphone will be ideal.
Swami Paramananda
Swami Paramananda is a monk and senior teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. Swami Paramananda joined the Sivananda organization in 2006 and was initiated into Sannyasa (monasticism) in 2016.
A long-time practitioner of yoga, meditation and philosophical studies, he regularly teaches in the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses as well as the Advanced Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses. He also teaches online courses and guides students from around the world in their practice and study.
Swami Paramananda is a much-loved, inspiring, and gifted teacher.