Part 1 The Launching: Guiding our vessels to the Gateway of the heart
3-12 hr weekends: February 23-24, March 29-30, April 26-27,
2008
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: May 17-18, June 21-22, July 19-20,
2008
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’ll 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: August 16-17, September 13-14, October 18-19, 2008
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 discuss the Splender of Recognition, a translation of
the Divine pulsation of the Universe. |
