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THE ANUSARA IMMERSION PROGRAM
Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga is a profound, effective, and elegant hatha yoga system that blends the ancient art of yoga with the science of biomechanics.

John Friend has organized and inspired a deeper level of study of Anusara Yoga through the new Immersion curriculum, which is offered in recognition and affirmation that the path of yoga is one of life-long study. The Immersion is an invitation to both committed students and aspiring teachers to deepen their practice in a supportive, playful, and welcoming community - where each individual's gifts and curiosity is honored and celebrated.

Designed for both aspiring teachers and committed yogis who want to deepen their experience of Anusara Yoga, the Immersion offers a comprehensive curriculum of at least 108 hours. The full Immersion Program is a pre-requisite for those who would like to apply to any Anusara Yoga Teacher Training program worldwide. It is open to yoga practitioners who wish to deepen their yoga journey and ideal for those embarking on or continuing their Anusara yoga path.

FACULTY
Main teacher is Jonas Westring, PT, E-RYT 500, licensed physiotherapist in his native Sweden and in the USA. He is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher who began yoga studies in 1981. A teacher of yoga and bodywork since 1996 and of Anusara Yoga since 2003, Jonas has studied with John Friend since 1999. He is a former core faculty member for Integrative Yoga Therapy and other training programs and now teaches at venues worldwide. With one foot rooted in the timeless teachings of yoga and the other in clinical environments, his teaching transmits the essence of yoga through clarity, precision, mindfulness and joy.

The Anusara Immersion will have assistants and may also have guest teachers contributing certain aspects of the teachings. For instance, in the past a Thai Buddhist monk has been invited. Drawing from various cultural, inspirational, and spiritual practices is an important aspect of the inclusive approach of Anusara Yoga.


1998-2009 jonas westring/shantaya.org


  

ANUSARA IMMERSION OVERVIEW

PART I
 FOUNDATION MASTER

Through Anusara's life affirming philosophy,
effective biomechanical alignment principles,
and dedication to community -
students will here enjoy a new level
of inspiration on their yoga path.
  • The Five Universal Principles of Alignment
  • The Seven Loops and other essential secondary principles
  • The three A's: Attitude, Alignment, Action
  • Foundation and form of the Anusara Level 1 Syllabus of asana
  • The vision of Anusara yoga and fundamentals of Tantric philosophy
  • Foundational yoga breathing techniques
  • Historical overview of ancient and modern yoga systems
  • Adhikara (studentship) and being in the yoga community

PART II
DEEPER INTO THE SOURCE

Delving deeper into the Universal principles:
Opening to grace; balancing energetic
action; establishing focal points; refining
the spirals and integrating the loops -
and connecting with the community.
  • Review and refinement of the Anusara principles and alignment technique
  • Completion of Level 1 Syllabus and introduction to the Level 2 Syllabus
  • Subtle body overwiew of Prana Vayus, Chakras, Koshas, and Nadis
  • Introduction to the the 36 Tattvas and the 5 Elements
  • Restorative practices and the use of props
  • Balanced practice design through the Art of Sequencing
  • Yoga anatomy relating to the Level 1 Syllabus of yoga asana


PART III
BEING THE TRUE SELF

Refine and deepen your understanding
of yoga both on and off the mat.
Discover more of the subtle and esoteric
aspects of our life force and how this
creative energy flows.

  • Embodiment of your Supreme essence through the Universal Principles
  • Continuation and completion of Level 1 and Level 2 Syllabi
  • Review and refine all Anusara principles
  • Kinesiology of main muscle groups of the upper and lower body
  • Deepening of meditation through a daily seated practice
  • Bhagavad Gita overview and integration of Karma, Jnana and Bhakti Yoga
  • Intermediate level pranayama practices


schedule
2010 | 2011

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