who i am
My journey blossoms through the profound union of Yoga and Zen Buddhism, guided by an authentic inner exploration dedicated to the investigation of pure experience.
Over time, I have delved into various yogic languages, until my quest shifted from technical form toward a renewed perceptual awareness, rooting itself in the silent wisdom of Taoism and Zen.
Sunyata Yoga arises naturally from this evolution. It is not offered as a system of rigid patterns, but rather as an invitation to embody vital presence in every moment of our daily actions.
In this vision, the body ceases to be an instrument to be perfected or a limit to be overcome; there is no ideal goal to achieve to feel whole.
Instead, it becomes a site of interdependent relationships where the dance of the universe is reflected—a microcosm manifesting the fluid and impermanent nature of being.
My mission is to hold a sacred space where this understanding can finally arise.
SAMUEL POMA
YOGA TEACHER
Over 5 years of teaching, 3000+ hours of certified studies in Yoga and the Zen Buddhist path
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collaborators
iga kurkowska
yoga teacher
Iga approaches yoga as a life practice, a compass that guides decisions and teaches one to live with lightness and an open heart.
She is a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher (YTT 200hr, eligible for Yoga Alliance registration), trained between Prague and the Himalayan mountains of Nepal.
In her Vinyasa classes, asanas flow seamlessly, alternating dynamic movement with moments of stillness and a profound focus on the breath, always adapting the practice to the needs of the group.
Her role is essential in logistical realization and support as a yoga teacher for all Sunyata Yoga events: she brings a spirit of tolerance, deep listening, and mindfulness to our offerings, creating sacred spaces for inner freedom and personal growth.
my zen yoga practice
body as interdependent relation
The body is not a shape to be attained or corrected.
It is a dynamic field of relations, where each posture exists in connection with the others.
Practice does not isolate movement; it reveals its continuity.
emptiness (sunyata)
Emptiness is not absence.
It is the living space, devoid of form and color, that allows every manifestation of existence to occur.
In practice, the pause, the stillness, and the silence become sacred sites for perceiving and amplifying the direct experience of being.
sound cosmic vibration
Sound does not simply accompany movement; it is an intrinsic part of the same experience. The body and breath emerge as a single field of resonance.
Sound journeys and immersive practices are not separate moments, but amplifications of this sacred space: a more direct way of listening to the continuity between body, mind, and environment.
Within the sound, what we call the "self" dissolves into a web of relationships in constant, fluid motion.
dynamic meditationn
(kinhin)
The essence of kinhin—Zen walking meditation—is woven through and reimagined within the sequences.
Every transition becomes conscious and fluid, moving with effortless continuity.
Separation between movement and meditation dissolves: the sequence itself transforms into the path.
meditations and zazen
Meditative practice is never separate from the physical body.The contemplative forms of yoga merge with Zazen, not as distinct techniques, but as expressions of a singular presence.
Posture transitions into meditation, while stillness and silence become sacred spaces to recognize one's original face—the inherent Buddha-nature.
It is not a matter of adding something new, but of awakening to what is already here.
Enlightenment is not a goal to be achieved, but a truth to be discovered.
mondo (dialogues) and koan
Practice also embraces dialogue and deep listening. Within the Zen tradition, mondo and koans are not merely explained but lived through experience.
Words and scriptures do not serve to build intellectual understanding; they are markers pointing toward a destination.
Like a finger pointing at the moon: if we fixate on the finger, we fail to see what is being revealed.
What matters is not the answer, but direct insight—traversing theoretical knowledge through one’s own existential presence.
"enlightenment means to be intimate with all things."
Dogen zenji
forms of practice
zen yoga classes
(presence & ONLINE)
Regular sessions, both collective and private, available across Eastern Sicily or online in Italian and English.
Awareness workshops designed for gradual evolution, nurturing a profound grounding between body and spirit.
seminars and immersive events
(presence & online)
From intensive gatherings to themed masterclasses and workshops.
Sacred spaces for inner inquiry where the practice unfolds through a continuous dialogue between silence, care, and listening.
yoga teacher training
(PResence & ONLINE)
Initial and advanced yoga teacher training programs, carrying international Yoga Alliance certification.
Available for individuals or intimate groups, both in-person and remotely, these paths facilitate an organic assimilation of the discipline.
A contemplative offering designed for future teachers or anyone seeking to weave these ancient teachings into their professional life with conscious structure.
SUNYATA YOGA advanced ytt
(presence & online)
An advanced journey to experience the Sunyata Yoga method as a direct realization.
Through body, silence, and sound, we integrate Yoga, Zen, and Taoism into a unified path.
This training, designed for experts and teachers, is conducted individually or in small groups to ensure depth and personalized guidance.
An invitation to transform the discipline into a radical practice, manifesting presence and awareness in every action of daily life.
yoga retreats
Sicily
sicilyoga studio
Located just 1 km from the heart of Letojanni and a short drive from Taormina. Our 50 m² yoga shala features pressed bamboo flooring, built with the highest ethical and qualitative standards.
The space is fully equipped with all necessary props for your practice. Within the estate's vineyard, a 50 m² wooden platform offers a sacred space for outdoor practice, nestled among ancient almond and olive trees.
For more details about the center, please visit www.sicilyoga.com
CASALE PRAIA
Adjacent to the SicilYoga Center lies B&B Casale Praia, offering 4 double rooms set within an evocative 19th-century farmhouse.
Each room features a private porch with an independent entrance, alongside an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning.
Guests can enjoy secure on-site parking. For further details about the center, please visit www.sicilyoga.com
TAORMINA
Immersive yoga and meditation retreats featuring visits to Taormina, amidst the sea, ancient alleys, and suspended stillness.
Each day balances asana practice, pranayama, and Zen meditation with mindful walks, periods of listening, and shared reflection.
The body transforms into a living bridge with the landscape, releasing tension to return to a simple yet deep presence.
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mount etna
On Mount Etna, the retreat shifts form as the volcano becomes an open-air dojo.
Yoga and meditation practices alternate with slow explorations of forests, dormant craters, and lunar lava landscapes, where every step invites us to listen to the earth's breath.
We do not seek performance, but a direct intimacy with the elements, to root ourselves, clear the mind, and allow the body to discover its own natural way of being.
ionic coast
On the shores of the Ionian coast, the practice interlaces with the sea's breath: the body sinks into the sand, the breath follows the slow rhythm of the waves, and the gaze opens to the shifting horizon.
At Isola Bella, amidst rocks, transparent waters, and light that changes every hour, each step becomes a gesture of deep listening.
Here, practice is contact: with the enveloping water, with the silence between waves, and with the continuous emergence and dissolution of all forms.
Hui-neng (Sixth Patriarch)
"What was your original face before your parents were even conceived?"
Koan of "Mumonkan (The Gateless Gate)"
contacts
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