Anusara Immersion at Triyoga '08-'09

Anusara Yoga 108 Hour Immersion '08-'09

Triyoga Soho, London

Anusara means “Flowing with Grace” or “following your heart”. Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga is a hatha yoga system that features Universal Principles of Alignment and a non-dual Tantric Philosophy that epitomized by a “celebration of the heart”. Anusara philosophy begins with the recognition that one universal spirit pulsates as the essence of everything, and by practicing yoga with the Universal Principles of Alignment, we experience this divine energy in our bodies, our hearts, and in the entire world.

About the In-Depth Study

An in-depth study in Anusara Yoga is a series of workshops that cover in detail all the basic elements of philosophy and asana alignment technique for Anusara Yoga. The in-depth study is designed to provide a good foundation of practical understanding of Anusara Yoga for all serious students, and those that wish to move gradually towards Anusara Teacher Certification (for more details see http://www.anusara.com/).

An in-depth study consists of 108 hours of workshop spread over a series of weekends. The main subjects are philosophy, Universal Principles of Alignment, the breath, meditation and contemplation, and anatomy.

• Who would benefit from an Immersion in Anusara Yoga?
• Anyone interested in receiving a comprehensive experience of Anusara Yoga.
• Seriously playful hatha yoga students who want a dynamic, fun asana practice based on the scientific art of Anusara Yoga.
• Yoga students who want to understand the context for our hatha yoga practice by studying yoga philosophy, especially by reading some of the classic scriptures and exploring the pinnacle of Indian thought, the philosophy of Tantra or Kashmir Shaivism.
• Current teachers of yoga who want to learn the new style of yoga that is grounded in tradition and at the same time, in tune with the modern world.
• Those who want to become hatha yoga teachers and are looking for a training program that is comprehensive and based on the finest principles of teaching available today.
• Those who want to gradually move towards Anusara Certification.

Details of the Triyoga Immersion Training

When:

Foundation Weekend:

October 11th - 12th

Module 1: Stepping into the currents of grace

November 8th - 9th
November 29th - 30th

Module 2: Awaken the heart of transformation

January 10 - 11th
February 15 - 16th

Module 3: Bask in the splendor of recognition

March 21st - 22nd
April 25th - 26th

Where:

Triyoga Soho, London: See http://www.triyoga.co.uk/

Times:

9.30-13.30 and 14.30-18.00 both days*

*there will also be Friday open workshops on each Friday before the weekend, these will be booked through Triyoga separately, but may be a way for people on the training to gain some experience of assisting.

Content:

Each weekend will consist of 12 hours of class, with approximately 25% being Anusara philosophy, 60% asana practice and workshops on the alignment principles, with smaller of time devoted to anatomy study, principles of breath and pranayama, and meditation/contemplation.

Fee: £1000 for the whole course (paid in advance) or £100 for the foundation weekend and £350 for each module (consisting of two weekends).

Immersion Study Texts:

Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais Germain
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Bhagavad Gita
Meditate by Swami Muktananda

About the instructor:

Bridget Woods-Kramer teaches with great humour and enthusiasm. She has 30 years of teaching experience in the Health and Fitness field. She has studied yoga since 1975. She is known for her dynamic style of teaching with close attention to alignment detail. She is very dedicated to her students taking a personal interest in their progress. Bridget is the only certified Anusara yoga teacher in the UK. She has studied with its founder John Friend since 1994.

108 Hour Immersion @ Triyoga Soho, London
Weekend One:

Foundation: Overview of Anusara Yoga and introduction to the principles of alignment.

Part One:

Philosophy
• Overview of Anusara Yoga
• Overview of Anusara philosophy and vision
• Overview of the 36 Tattvas
• Ethical Precepts
• Basics of Studentship

Universal Principles of Alignment:
• Overview of the entire technical system including the 3 A’s, muscular and organic energy, focal points, spirals, and loops.
• Principles of hips/legs and of shoulders/arms
• Introduction to the Anusara Level 1 syllabus, including the Foundation and Rough Form of the poses
• Introduction to the general principles for the major classes of poses
• Introduction to modifications and variations of the poses of the level syllabus, including props

The Breath:

• Basic principles of the breath, focusing on the natural breath

Meditation/contemplation and journaling:

• Introduction to the 3 main types of meditation techniques: focus, open, and integrated

Anatomy:

• General information on the anatomy of movement, the skeleton, and the spine and the anatomy of breathing

Required Texts:
Anusara Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
The Anatomy of Movement by Calais Germain

Recommended Reading:
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
The Splendor of Recognition by Swami Shantanananda
Tantra: The Path To Ecstasy by Georg Feuerstein
The Shambhala Guide to Yoga by Georg Feuerstein

Part Two

Philosophy:
• Anusara Philosophy and Vision
• More on the 36 Tattvas with the 5 Elements
• Broad overview of the history of Yoga, including the Vedas, Classical Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, and Tantra (Can possibly use Carlos’s video)
• Subtle body anatomy – kundalini, prana, chakras, nadis

Universal Principles of Alignment

• Review and refinement of all the principles
• Continuation of level 1 syllabus
• Introduction to the level 2 syllabus
• Finish introduction of the general principles for the major classes of poses
• Introduction to some of the auxiliary principles of the poses
• Continue exploration of modifications and variations of the poses on the level 1 syllabus, including use of props

The Breath:

• Ujjayi Pranayama

Meditation/Contemplation and journaling:

• Continued exploration of the 3 main types of meditation techniques: focus, open, and integrated.

Anatomy:

• Kinesiology of main muscle groups of the lower body with emphasis on their application to the Anusara Principles.

Required Texts:

Meditate by Swami Muktananda