anusara yoga®
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anusara yoga®
Anusara yoga® was established in 1997 by John Friend, one of the worlds most highly talented and respected yogi and yoga educator. Anusara is one of the fastest growing yoga systems in North-America and is spreading rapidly around the world. The anusara Tantric philosophy takes the premise that everything in creation is supreme consciousness. Spiritual awakening is seen as an ever-expanding process of recognizing that our true nature is already perfect, full, and lacking nothing. This higher knowledge naturally fuels our deepest desire to serve the creative flow of life through each breath and posture in our yoga practice.
The sanskrit word anusara (a-nu-sar-a) translates as 'flowing with grace' or 'following the heart'. By aligning with the laws of nature both 'on & off the mat', we can experience a tremendous sense of joy & freedom in our lives.
Anusara's Level I, II and III yoga asana syllabi cover over 300 postures: all of the commonly practiced hatha yoga key poses are organized in syllabi according to their degree of challenge, from beginners to advanced. They are systematically and progressively sequenced to help students of all levels advance in their practice. Anusara
is an exceptionally therapeutic yoga system that integrates universal principles of alignment, balanced energetic action in asana, and celebration of life itself.
An holistic form of hatha yoga, Anusara integrates the science of biomechanics with the timeless teachings of yoga philosophy. Its Universal Principles of Alignment™ can be integrated into any activity,
including other hatha yoga systems and movement disciplines, yet the
name Anusara® can only be used by teachers affiliated with John Friend's organization.
Anusara strives to build community amongst yoga practitioners, known as the kula, or 'community of the heart'. Aiming to create a genuine, supportive, fun, and non-competitive practice environment, the kula concept adds one of numerous keys to the success of Anusara yoga. Practitioners experience joy and fulfillment while getting together to explore yoga practices in a creative, dynamic fashion. There is a vision of totality where everybody is seen as equally divine in every part, and the bodymind complex is honored as a vessel through which each persons unique radiance can shine.
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