Anusara Immersion Part 1 Syllabus

Overview of Anusara Philosophy – putting our yoga practice in its higher context

 

Overview of the fundamental principles of the Anusara method

 

Understanding the 3 A’s: Attitude, Alignment and Action to create dynamic balance

 

Detailed study and application of Muscular and Organic Energy, Inner and Outer Spirals. Understanding these principles in the body and learning to see them in others.

 

Overview of the 7 Energy Loops and how they inter-relate

 

General principles for all classes of poses

 

Practice and deepening awareness of the entire Level 1 syllabus

 

Principles of the “natural breath” in asana and pranayama techniques

 

Meditation

 

Contemplation – Svadhyaya is the practice of self-study. We will use “The Yoga of Discipline” by Swami Chidvilasananda as an aid to the process of self-reflection, so that not only our awareness of habits in asana is developed but also our habits in life, governed by the choices we make: what do we allow into our Consciousness? What are their effects?

Required Reading

 

“The Anusara Teacher Training Manual” by John Friend“The Yoga of Discipline” by Swami Chidvilasananda“Anatomy of Movement” by Blandine Calais Germain