Carlos Pomeda
The Splendor of Yoga : Hatha Yoga Pradipika
9.4（Thu）、9.11（Thu）、9.18（Thu）、10.2（Thu）、10.9 （Thu）Online workshop via Zoom
Sign-up before 8.20 to receive the early bird discount.
Have you ever wondered where Hatha Yoga comes from, or what the mysterious Kundalini energy truly is? Are you curious about how these ancient teachings can support your personal growth, deepen your yoga practice, and offer a richer understanding of your body and mind?
In this inspiring workshop series, we’ll explore these questions and more—drawing from the foundational text Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Rooted in Tantric philosophy, Hatha Yoga invites us to view the body not as a barrier to spiritual life, but as a powerful instrument for awakening consciousness and deepening our connection to ourselves and the world around us.
Together, we’ll journey through the four chapters of the Pradipika—āsana, prāṇāyāma, mudrā, and samādhi—unpacking their meanings and discovering practical ways to bring them into our modern lives. Along the way, we’ll be introduced to a subtle, energetic “anatomy” as described by the Tantric masters, and learn potent techniques to enrich and empower our daily practice.
Whether you're a dedicated practitioner or simply curious about the roots of yoga, this series will offer both insight and inspiration—a chance to reconnect with the splendor at the heart of the yogic path.
The recordings of this course will be available for 30 days.
Daily schedule
9.4、9.11、9.18、10.2、10.9 all on Thursday
19:00-21:00
*Subject to change. Any changes will be notified well in advance.
Suitable for
● Students who are curious about the roots, philosophy, and historical context of yoga, and who wish to understand the deeper wisdom of Hatha Yoga
● Yoga practitioners who hope to explore asana, pranayama, and the process of inner transformation through classical texts
● Those who wish to understand the practical relevance of Kundalini and energetic anatomy in contemporary life
What to prepare
Sticky mat, blanket, bolster, blocks, chair
(Recommended but not absolutely mandatory. You can find things at home!)
Sign up
● Please click [Sign up] to register the course and fill out the online application form then complete the payment process.
● The actual class capacity and discount will refer to the actual payment date.
Originally from Madrid, Spain, Carlos has been steeped in all aspects of the yoga tradition during more than 40 years of practice and study. He spent 18 of those years as a monk of the Saraswati order, under the name Swami Gitananda, including 9 years of traditional training and practice in India.
During this time he learned the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga, becoming one of the senior monks of the tradition and teaching meditation and philosophy to tens of thousands of students around the world. He combines this experience and traditional training with his academic background, which includes two Masters Degrees: one in Sanskrit, from U.C. Berkeley (where he has taught) and another one, in Religious Studies, from U.C. Santa Barbara. He is currently working on a book on the topic of “Karma and the Journey of the Soul”, as well as a new translation of the Śivasūtra, an important Tantric text of the Kashmiri tradition .
Carlos currently lives in the US, and travels extensively around the world conducting a variety of retreats, courses, seminars, workshops and lectures on the Wisdom of Yoga and related subjects.
As a teacher, Carlos is renowned for the breadth of his knowledge and the clarity with which he conveys it. His great love of the Indian yoga traditions, his insight, his humor and his deep connection with his audiences give him the ability to transmit the deepest scriptural teachings in a way that is clear, meaningful and applicable. Studying with Carlos is an enjoyable and transformative experience.
Testimonials
Here’s a man who can be trusted to cut through the usual window-dressing of yoga and give me the real goods… a heavyweight… without being heavy, he has a jaw-dropping range of knowledge."
Richard Rosen, Senior Reviewer, Yoga Journal
Author of Pranayama, Beyond the Fundamentals (Shambala, 2006)
Carlos Pomeda
The Splendor of Yoga : Hatha Yoga Pradipika
9.4（Thu）、9.11（Thu）、9.18（Thu）、10.2（Thu）、10.9 （Thu）Online workshop via Zoom
Sign-up before 8.20 to receive the early bird discount.
Note
● This is an online class via Zoom, link will be received one day prior to the class.
● If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you need to miss any hours of the training, please email us with the specific details of the dates/time you will miss.
● If the student is unable to attend the course, recordings will be available for 30
● Minimum of registration to hold the course: 25 students
● SPACE may arrange video record and photograph the training for our records and promotion purposes.
● If you have any questions regarding the course, please email spaceacademy_tw@withinspace.com
