Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga Online Course

Hatha Yoga Inspirations 2026

Practice and study in a weekly live online workshop for intermediate to advanced practitioners

With Swami Sivadasananda

These practical asana and pranayama sessions present fascinating body-mind-soul perspectives of Hatha Yoga.

Each evening focuses on one aspect from either physiology, psychology or philosophy of yoga in theory and practice.

A session typically consists of

70 min – a concise sequence of pranayama, asanas and relaxation
15 min – presentation of study material, questions and answers
5 min – an exercise in awareness, concentration and meditation

In English with simultaneous translation into German, French and Spanish.

Questions can be directed to Swami Sivadasananda via email or video call.

If you are unable to join live online: The following day you will receive a link to the video recording by email.

Free Trial Class

Tuesday 4 August 2026, 5–6:30 pm

You can attend the first class of the course for free as a trial class.

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Relaxed and Positive

Tues., 4 August – Tue., 8 September 2026

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.

Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 7–8:30 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

Monday, 10 August 2026, 5–6:30 pm

Stretch the stress away. Conscious stretching unblocks vital energy and expands the mind.
Affirmations on friendliness

Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 7–8:30 pm

Contract and relax. The yogic way of physical workout helps the mind to unwind.
Affirmations on non-violence

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 5–6:30 pm

Moving against gravity and then flowing towards it. This focus on the “here” grounds the mind.
Affirmations on compassion

Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 5–6:30 pm

Expanding the breath into a free flow. Conscious breathing centres the mind in the “now”.
Affirmations on courage

Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 5–6:30 pm

Detach and relax. Observing the body as it moves through soothing asana cycles.
Affirmations on adaptability

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Keep Moving

Wed., 24 June – Tue., 28 July 2026

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.

Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 5–6:30 pm
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.

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5–6:30 pm
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.

Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7–8:30 pm
Movement Nourishes Connective Tissue

Explore how asanas:

support and stabilize muscles and joints
maintain structural integrity
allow smooth, coordinated movement between tissues

Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 5–6:30 pm
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

Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 5–6:30 pm
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.

Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 5–6:30 pm
Movement Enhances Balance, Coordination, and Body Awareness

Reduced movement can diminish balance, coordination, and proprioception.
Enjoy greater balance, coordinated movement, and awareness of body position and alignment.

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Practical Visualizations for Your Practice

Tue., 12 May – Tue., 16 June 2026

5–6:30 pm

Visualizations give equal attention to the outer form as well as the inner experience of Asanas and Pranayama.

Tue., 12 May
Heart and 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

Teacher

The course instructor is a senior teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.

Rates

Standard rate

One set of 6 sessions

£91

Discount rates

If you took 2 or more sets of 6 classes either in 2025 or in 2026

One set of 6 sessions

£82

If you took the full Hatha Yoga course in 2025

One set of 6 sessions

£77

Upcoming Courses

Here are the dates for the following courses.

The topics will be announced approximately 2 weeks before the course begins.

Hatha Yoga Inspirations 7

Tue., 15 September to Tue., 20 October 2026, 5–6:30 pm

Hatha Yoga Inspirations 8

Tue., 27 October to Tue.,1 December 2026, 5–6:30 pm

Hatha Yoga Inspirations 9 (only 3 classes, 40 €)

Tue., 8 to Tue., 22 December 2026, 5–6:30 pm