
- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
June 28 – September 13, 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?
Join this 12-week course with Swami Paramananda and learn how to progress with confidence and clarity.
This course includes practice of asanas, pranayama, and the study of the sacred text, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
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.
Realize the great gift of yoga and how to practice in the most effective way for maximum physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

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.
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Sundays June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, September 6, and 13, 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.

Swami Paramananda
Swami Paramananda is a senior teacher in the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta tradition and a dedicated practitioner of meditation and Vedanta.
Known for his clarity, warmth, and depth of insight, he has guided students around the world through Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses and advanced study programs.
His teachings make profound wisdom feel accessible, practical, and deeply transformative.