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Anusara Yoga™ Immersion Program 2011/2012

Join us for a Transformational Journey into the Heart of Anusara Yoga™. The Immersion Program invites you to step into the flow of Grace and deepen your connection to the community by engaging and expanding your knowledge with fellow students.

This Immersion Program covers in detail all the basic elements of Anusara Yoga™. Through instruction and discussion we will dive deep into the practice of yoga. Over the course of the Immersion we will cover yoga philosophy, Alignment and anatomy, as well as exploring pranayama and meditation on a deeper level. This program supports the deepening of your practice as a Student without the need to become a teacher. That being said, it sets a firm foundation should you choose to move toward Teacher Training. Therefore the Immersion is a pre-requisite for any Anusara Yoga™ Teacher Training Program. The Immersion Program will be followed by an Anusara Yoga Teacher Training program dates TBA for 2011.

This Immersion is divided into three parts. Each part is at least 34 hours in length, so the entire Level I Immersion totals at least 100 classroom hours. At From The Heart Yoga Center, we will be offering this program in a weekend format. Two weekends of 17 hours each complete a Part. Three Parts complete the entire Immersion.

Reading List

  • Master Immersion Booklet by John Friend
  • Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
  • Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
  • Bhagavad Gita
  • Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain

Part 1: Stepping Into the Divine Flow

This will be an overview of Anusara Yoga™ its lineage and history, an in-depth exploration of the Universal Principles of Alignment™, the three A’s of Anusara Yoga™, Introduction to the use of props, outline of Yoga history, overview of Shiva/ Shakti Tantric philosophy, idea of pulsation (Spanda), ethical precepts, basics of studentship, introduction to basics of pranayama and meditation, journaling and contemplation, elemental anatomy and daily practices. 34 Hours.

November 4 - 6 and December 9 - 11, 2011
Friday,  5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Price for Part 1: $500.00

Part 2: Polishing the Mirror

Graduates of any Part One Immersion (this includes any Immersions prior to the inception of the 108 hour curriculum) are eligible to move forward into further levels of refi nement in Part Two. This phase will include:

  • A complete review of the Principles and Level 1 Syllabus
  • A plunge into the more subtle aspects of the Universal Principles of Alignment (the 3 A’s, the 5 Steps and the Loops)
  • Introduction to Asana sequencing
  • Intermediate pranayama, meditation, and contemplation
  • Continued Anusara Philosophy including the Tattvas, the Elements, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Studentship on the path
  • Kinesiology and subtle body anatomy (kundalini, chakras, nadis & koshas)
  • An introduction to Anusara’s Level 2 Syllabus

If you have already participated in an Immersion with a certifi ed Anusara Teacher, this phase will take you to the next level of personal growth, self-study and depth in the practice. 34 Hours

January 6 - 8 and February 3 - 5, 2012
Friday,  5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Price for Part 2: $500.00

Part 3: Taking the Seat of the Heart

Graduates of Part One and Two Immersions are eligible for this phase. It will include:

  • A complete review & exploration of the Principles and Level 1&2 Syllabi
  • An even more in-depth exploration of the subtle aspects of the Universal Principles of Alignment
  • Intermediate/advanced pranayama, contemplation and specifi c meditation techniques
  • The Bhagavad Gita and the integration of Karma, Jnana & Bhakti Yoga
  • More on the Kinesiology of main muscle groups

Once this last phase is completed, the Level One Anusara Teacher Training is the next step, for those wishing to teach. You will also receive a certificate of completion. 34 hours.

March 2 - 4 and March 30 - April 1, 2012
Friday,  5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Price for Part 3: $500.00

Special Price: Register for the entire Immersion for $1350.00 (save $150).

Meditation Workshop : Exploring Silence:The Space Between Breaths

This workshop will focus on Pranayama and Meditation with Anusara Yoga® sessions to help prepare the body to sit comfortably. We will use the breath to explore the beautiful silent space in the pauses between. This is a very easy way to go deep into meditation. The workshop will cover the basics of Ujayi , Nadi Shodana(alternate nostril) breaths.  Mantra repetition as meditation will take us deep into the space of silence . No experience is required. Certified Anusara Yoga® teachers Behnje Masson and Rick Powell will be offering this wonderful workshop.  Saturday, February 25 , 1-3 pm $ 35