Part 1 The Launching: Guiding our vessels to the Gateway of the heart
3-12 hr weekends: September 12-13, October 10-11,
November 14-15, 2009
Together our journey begins through the practice of level 1 asana using balanced action and incorporating
the Anusara Universal principles of alignment. We will explore the riches of yoga history, overview the basic
philosophical schools and the Tantric vision of Anusara. Students will be introduced to Patanjali’s Yoga sutras, the 8 limbs of Yoga
and basic structural anatomy of the lower body. The sweet fragrance of the lotus will be revealed as we partake
in basic breathing and concentration meditation practices together and share insights through journaling and discussion.
Part 2 The Currents: Floating on the river of Grace
3-12 hr weekends: December 12-13, 2009, January 9-10,
January 30-31,2010
As we travel further into the currents of Grace, the level 2 asana syllabus will be introduced and
the refinements of the back body principles and the loops will be explored. Our hearts will be opened to Bhakti yoga through study and discussion
of the Bhagavad Gita the epic poem of the Mahabharata. We will learn the about upper body anatomy, study the science of Ayurveda and delve
deeper into breathing and expansive meditation practices. Our path down the river of grace will lead us into a richer awareness of Tantric
philosophy and how it can expand our hearts and lives as we, like the lotus, are rooted deep but also float softly in the light.
Part 3 The Landing: Embracing our Divine travel companion
3-12 hr weekends: February 27-28, March 27-28, April 24-25, 2010
Our Journey will culminate into a playful expansion of the physical practice through further exploration
of the level 2 syllabus. The art of sequencing progressively and using modifications to learn the steps will guide us into opening the body
for more advanced postures. Connection to community will deepen as we investigate approaches to creating a home practice, share insights of
our understanding and experience integrated approaches to meditation and additional pranayama techniques together. Through our expanded awareness
we will taste the nectar of the lotus as we study all 36 Tantric tattvas and explore the Siva Sutras, a text that shows us the way to uncloak
our hearts and reveal our own true natures. |
