Anusara Immersion Part 2 Syllabus

Overview of Tantric Philosophy – the 36 tattvas and the 5 elements

 

Study and discussion of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – the Classical Yoga perspective versus the Tantric view

 

Subtle body anatomy – including an overview of Kundalini, prana, chakras, nadis and koshas Studentship and progress on the path of awakening

 

Review of the Universal Principles of Alignment in the Anusara method

 

Review of the general principles for all classes of poses

 

Practice and deepening awareness of the entire Level 1 syllabus and introduction to the Level 2 syllabus of asanas

 

Introduction to effective sequencing of asanas

 

Introduction to the therapeutic aspects of the Universal Principles of Alignment

 

 Pranayama techniques – Nadi Sodhana and Viloma

 

 Meditation

 

 Journalling and contemplation

 

Required Reading

  •“The Anusara Teacher Training Manual” by John Friend

  •“Anatomy of Movement” by Blandine Calais Germain

  •“The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali” translation by Alistair Shearer

  •“The Secret Power of Yoga” by Nischala Joy Devi

Suggested Reading

 

"The Wheels of Life" by Anodea Judith