Anusara Yoga
Anusara Yoga (developed by John Friend) uses an elegant, concise set of alignment principles called the “Universal Principles of Alignment” which are applied to each posture. A central idea within the Universal Principles of Alignment is the 3 A’s:
- Attitude
- Alignment
- Action
This refers to a foundational concept within Anusara yoga in which every pose is infused with a meaningful intention, awareness of specific postural alignment, and balanced action between stability and freedom. The specific principles include Muscular Energy and Organic Energy, which are the two complementary forces that provide each pose with a balanced action. Other alignment principles include Spirals and Loops, which help to bring refinement and precision to each pose.
- Movements and actions within every pose are coordinated with the breath.
- Postural alignments in each pose are checked in reference to the Universal Principles of Alignment.
- Poses are modified or supported with props if necessary to help each student achieve the general form of pose.
- The Anusara yoga method is designed to serve students of any level of experience or ability.
There are over 250 poses that compile the syllabii of Anusara yoga asanas. This syllabus encompasses all the poses that are commonly practiced in the foremost hatha yoga styles throughout the world. The syllabus covers all of the key asanas within the major classifications of poses: standing poses, backbends, forward bends, twists, hand-balancings, inversions, and restoratives.
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