"Alive, Awake, Aware": part 8 Hatha Yoga with Swami Sivadasananda, online

Regenerate and Sleep Better

Wed., 28 October – Tues., 1 December 2026

Experience how the classical Sivananda Yoga sequence, with its natural rhythm of movement, breathing, concentration and relaxation, can support deeper regeneration during the day and create the conditions for peaceful, restorative sleep at night.

Each session includes a comprehensive sequence of pranayama and asanas, with a special focus on relaxation and regeneration.

The short study sections combine the traditional wisdom of Sivananda Yoga with insights from modern sleep research and holistic approaches to healthy sleep.

Part 1 – Regeneration

Wednesday, 28 October – The Art of Regeneration

• Why regeneration is more than simply resting
• Alternating effort and relaxation in the asanas
• How conscious relaxation supports physical recovery

Monday, 2 November – From Activation to Deep Relaxation

• The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
• Slow breathing and the regulation of the nervous system
• Relaxing body, breath and mind through pranayama, asanas and Savasana

Part 2 – Better Sleep

Tuesday, 10 November – The Healing Power of Sleep

• Sleep as nature’s essential means of rest, renewal and restoration
• Balancing activity and rest throughout the day
• Developing healthy daily rhythms through morning light, exercise and regular sleeping times

Tuesday, 17 November – Creating the Right Conditions for Sleep

• The importance of dusk, darkness and reducing artificial light in the evening
• Creating a peaceful sleep environment: quietness, darkness, fresh air and comfort
• The influence of evening meals, stimulants and daily habits on sleep quality

Monday, 23 November – The Art of Letting Go into Sleep

• Why sleep cannot be forced: learning to let go of wakefulness
• Releasing worries, mental activity and the desire to control sleep
• Meditation, mantra repetition and positive thoughts as preparation for sleep

Tuesday, 1 December – Developing a Yogic Approach to Sleep

• Responding calmly to nighttime wakefulness instead of struggling against it
• Evening reflection, spiritual diary and prayer as practices for inner peace
• Creating a personal evening and morning routine with gentle yoga, relaxation and mindful awareness