Sub Modules

03-October-2025

03-October-2025

Yoga Philosophy with Carlos Pomeda / Yoga: An Extraordinary Life

Is there anything in the yoga tradition that can help me deal with life's issues? Move closer to my goals? Eliminate obstacles? Become a happier person?

There certainly is! In fact, from its very beginnings, the various yoga traditions have developed a wealth of practices, attitudes and understandings of immense value not only to optimize all aspects of our life but— perhaps most importantly—to deal with the big issues we all face at one time or another: What to do about desires, money, power, food, etc.?

In this interactive and practical workshop, we will explore the various approaches that various yoga systems developed to deal with such questions, with particular emphasis on Tantra. Because the workshop offers a variety of traditional approaches that we can apply immediately to our lives, it is highly recommended for anyone interested in enriching their life through some of the deeper dimensions of yoga.

03-October-2025

Friday

18:30 - 21:30

04-October-2025

04-October-2025

Yoga Philosophy with Carlos Pomeda / The Wonder of Meditation & Vijnana Bhairava

The Wonder of Meditation

Did you know that meditation has always been the core of yoga practice? Throughout history, all the various systems of yoga developed in India considered meditation their most central practice. In the modern world, as more and more scientific research confirms the multiple and profound benefits of meditation, this wonderful practice is increasingly becoming more mainstream.

The reason is simple: whether one seeks relaxation and stress reduction, increasing self-awareness, the wonders of self-discovery or spiritual fulfillment, meditation is a proven and simple way to achieve those.

In this multi-session workshop— taught by a former monk with over 40 years of experience —we will not only explore the various building blocks and the many facets of meditation, but we will also have ample opportunity to explore various approaches through guided group sessions, discussions and questions and answers. Whatever your level of expertise, this workshop is designed to take your practice to the next level.

Vijnana Bhairava : 112 Methods of Meditation

There is a treasure trove of meditation in the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, and one of its greatest sources is the revealed text known as Vijnana-bhairava Tantra. In it, the Goddess plays the role of student and asks Shiva for instruction. The reply, however, does not come in the form of doctrines, but in the form of 112 methods of meditation. The message is clear: the ultimate answer to the deepest questions of life lies within.

In this weekend course, we will immerse ourselves in the nectarean ocean of meditative practices selected from this sublime text. As we progress through the various forms of meditation, the inner state becomes deeper and deeper, supported by our contemplation, analysis, and discussions. If you've ever felt like immersing yourself in meditation but felt perhaps too busy for a prolonged retreat, this course is for you! It is designed particularly to deepen our understanding and experience of meditation, to shift our internal state and anchor it firmly in internal, blissful awareness. It will be a true banquet for the soul.

Open to all levels of experience in meditation

04-October-2025

Saturday

13:00 - 18:15

05-October-2025

05-October-2025

Yoga Philosophy with Carlos Pomeda / Classical & Yoga Upanishads

Classical  Upanishads

We invite you to dive into the secret wisdom of the ancient yoga texts. Explore the Upanishads, which are perhaps the oldest mystical and philosophical texts available to mankind, containing the teachings and wisdom of the ancient sages. These sublime texts unfold for us a profound view of who we are and of the deepest dimensions of the world we live in and the purpose of existence. For this reason, they were traditionally meant to be received not from a book, but directly from a teacher. 

The workshop will combine a lively and insightful presentation of some of the most important teachings of the Upanishads, as well as the opportunity to directly experience some of the ancient meditative practices they contain.

The Yoga Upanishads

The Yoga Upaniṣads A fascinating, practical overview of these sources of yoga wisdom. They are a different set of texts from the Classical Upaniṣads, and they form a bridge from the practices found in traditional yoga to the revolutionary approaches of Tantra. Come expand your understanding of what is possible and what yoga is all about, directly from some of its most profound sources.

05-October-2025

Sunday

13:00 - 18:15

Detail Info of Event

Yoga Philosophy with Carlos Pomeda ( Studio + CY Online) 

Global Master Philosophy Teacher, Carlos Pomeda, will be back in Turkey in October 2025! 

During this rare in-person visit,  Carlos will guide you through the most profound and esoteric teachings of the yoga tradition.

This event is open to anyone curious about yoga and its philosophy. 

These hours will count towards our 300-hour Master Path to Yoga Program.

Please join us for one session or the whole weekend. 

Program

- October 3 Friday  CY Caddebostan + CY Online

18.30 - 21.30 Yoga: An Extraordinary Life

- October 4 Saturday CY Maçka+ CY Online

13.00-15.15 The Wonder of Meditation 

16.15-18.15 Vijnana Bhairava: 112 Meditation

- October 5 Sunday CY Maçka + CY Online

13.00-15.15 : Classical Upanishads

16.15-18.15 : Upanishads

Price: 

1 Session : 2250 TL

1 Day : 4000 TL

Whole Workshop : 9.000 TL 

Program Details

- October 3 Friday  Caddebostan Studio + CY Online

18.30 - 21.30 : Yoga: An Extraordinary Life

Is there anything in the yoga tradition that can help me deal with life's issues? Move closer to my goals? Eliminate obstacles? Become a happier person?

There certainly is! In fact, from its very beginnings, the various yoga traditions have developed a wealth of practices, attitudes and understandings of immense value not only to optimize all aspects of our life but— perhaps most importantly—to deal with the big issues we all face at one time or another: What to do about desires, money, power, food, etc.?

In this interactive and practical workshop, we will explore the various approaches that various yoga systems developed to deal with such questions, with particular emphasis on Tantra. Because the workshop offers a variety of traditional approaches that we can apply immediately to our lives, it is highly recommended for anyone interested in enriching their life through some of the deeper dimensions of yoga.

- October 4 Saturday CY Maçka+ CY Online 

13.00-15.15 The Wonder of Meditation

Did you know that meditation has always been the core of yoga practice? Throughout history, all the various systems of yoga developed in India considered meditation their most central practice. In the modern world, as more and more scientific research confirms the multiple and profound benefits of meditation, this wonderful practice is increasingly becoming more mainstream.

The reason is simple: whether one seeks relaxation and stress reduction, increasing self-awareness, the wonders of self-discovery or spiritual fulfillment, meditation is a proven and simple way to achieve those.

In this multi-session workshop— taught by a former monk with over 40 years of experience —we will not only explore the various building blocks and the many facets of meditation, but we will also have ample opportunity to explore various approaches through guided group sessions, discussions and questions and answers. Whatever your level of expertise, this workshop is designed to take your practice to the next level.

16.15-18.15 Vijnana Bhairava : 112 Methods of Meditation

There is a treasure trove of meditation in the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, and one of its greatest sources is the revealed text known as Vijnana-bhairava Tantra. In it, the Goddess plays the role of student and asks Shiva for instruction. The reply, however, does not come in the form of doctrines, but in the form of 112 methods of meditation. The message is clear: the ultimate answer to the deepest questions of life lies within.

In this weekend course, we will immerse ourselves in the nectarean ocean of meditative practices selected from this sublime text. As we progress through the various forms of meditation, the inner state becomes deeper and deeper, supported by our contemplation, analysis, and discussions. If you've ever felt like immersing yourself in meditation but felt perhaps too busy for a prolonged retreat, this course is for you! It is designed particularly to deepen our understanding and experience of meditation, to shift our internal state and anchor it firmly in internal, blissful awareness. It will be a true banquet for the soul.

Open to all levels of experience in meditation.

- October 5 CY Maçka + CY Online

13.00-15.15 Classical  Upanishads

We invite you to dive into the secret wisdom of the ancient yoga texts. Explore the Upanishads, which are perhaps the oldest mystical and philosophical texts available to mankind, containing the teachings and wisdom of the ancient sages. These sublime texts unfold for us a profound view of who we are and of the deepest dimensions of the world we live in and the purpose of existence. For this reason, they were traditionally meant to be received not from a book, but directly from a teacher. 

The workshop will combine a lively and insightful presentation of some of the most important teachings of the Upanishads, as well as the opportunity to directly experience some of the ancient meditative practices they contain.

16.15-18.15 The Yoga Upanishads

The Yoga Upaniṣads A fascinating, practical overview of these sources of yoga wisdom. They are a different set of texts from the Classical Upaniṣads, and they form a bridge from the practices found in traditional yoga to the revolutionary approaches of Tantra. Come expand your understanding of what is possible and what yoga is all about, directly from some of its most profound sources.

About Carlos Pomeda

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.