Anusara Yoga
Shaktipata-Anusarena Shishyo'nugraham Arhati
" By entering the current of Divine Shakti's
descent into the heart,
the true disciple becomes capable
of receiving Grace."
Kularnava Tantra 14.38
Anusara Yoga®, developed by master teacher John Friend means “stepping into the current of grace” in Sanskrit. By aligning with nature we re-connect with the innate joy and freedom that is our inner sanctuary and natural state of being. Anusara Yoga is a sophisticated, elegant, heart-oriented system of yoga based on sound biomechanics. It is light-hearted and yet a profound celebration of the human spirit with its deep therapeutic power. Anusara Yoga weaves together all aspects of yoga into a unified whole. Based on Universal Principles of Alignment™, this system of hatha yoga ensures safety in the poses and creates balance in body and mind while incorporating an uplifting Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness. As an all-inclusive yoga, Anusara Yoga deeply respects and honors each student’s unique abilities and limitations.
“Anusara is flowing with grace by saying yes to the whole magical spectrum of life. It is a willingness to be aware of all parts of ourselves – the light and the dark, the full rainbow of sensation, perception, emotion, and thought. Whatever we encounter, whether it is auspicious or malicious, good or bad, uplifting or disheartening, we respond in ways that are more life-affirming. To be in the flow is to feel the moment fully and then to choose to act in ways that celebrate the essence of life, spirit, and our hearts.”
John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga
Invocation
Universal Principles of Alignment
