It runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - August 3rd - 31st from 6:30am - 7:45am. It costs $100 for the 13 sessions, so that's less than $8/class! Best deal in town! Plus, if you miss an early morning session - you can make it up at any drop in class at any of the three Lotus Soul Gym locations! Click here for details
Since I am on the verge of applying for my Anusara Inspired license, I plan on teaching this sunrise session as an unofficial Anusara Inspired 101 course. Not necessarily for beginners, but beginners are welcome. Also very appropriate for anyone who has experience with yoga, but is interested in understanding alignment and Tantric philosophy at a deeper level. Each day I'll weave a theme through the class and focus on one or two alignment principles. Some days will be more workshop style to help deepen your practice and understanding.
Anusara Yoga is one of the fasted growing styles of Hatha yoga. Founded by John Friend, the Anusara system uses elegant biomechanical alignment principles that have been trademarked as the "Universal Principles of Alignment." (or UPA's). Anusara focuses on seeing and celebrating the innate goodness that is at the root of all, strives to create community (Kula) and aligns with Tantric philosophy.
One of the coolest parts of Anusara in my eyes is the Universality of it. I gravitated toward Anusara after I broke my back. I needed to understand proper alignment to help me heal. After studying and playing with the UPA's in all the yoga postures that I can think of - I started applying the UPA's to other aspects of my life. I've applied them to my golf swing, the way I walk, gardening and the way I sit at my desk. I can see how you could apply them to skiing, swimming, jogging and the list goes on. They are truly Universal. Then there's the philosophical side of them - they each establish something in your body, mind and soul.
***I have been studying Anusara for some time now - more seriously over the past two years. I have completed all the requirements to teach Anusara yoga as an Anusara Inspired Teacher, including having my class observed by a Certified Anusara Teacher, who is now recommending me for Inspired. The only step left is to put in my application which I plan on doing before the fall. I hope this session helps me to grow as an Anusara teacher and helps to build community among all the students.***
Blessings,
Jana
Hi, Jana. You are right about how great yoga is, especially for alignment. We have a great free yoga video on safe alignment skills. It was made by Leeann Carey, my boss & an inspiring yoga teacher. I thought your readers would benefit from taking a look at this: http://planetyoga.com/yoga-blogs/index.php/free-yoga-video-safe-alignment-skills-foundation/
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