Introducing Hands to Hearts: Dear Licensed Teachers We will all remember the COVID years — the effect on ourselves, friends and family; the changes it created in our daily lives; and – for some – the challenge of staying in a field of work we loved – teaching Anusara yoga. The Anusara School of Hatha […]
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The Anusara Bulletin – The Power of our Kula
Categories: Board of Directors, community, Diversity, Inclusion, & Growth (DIG), Editorial, kula, News
The Power of Our Kula (Community) Reflections after Samavesha 2023, by Letizzia Wastavino, Vice President of the Board of Directors The beauty of our community is still vibrating in my heart several days after Samavesha 2023 closed its doors. As some of you know, I had been working behind the scenes since 2015, first as […]
The Anusara Sadhana: Raja Yoga: Tapasya, Ishvara Pranidana and Svadyaya
Categories: Becoming an Anusara Teacher, bhakti, community, Methodology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Professional Development
Raja Yoga: Tapsya, Ishvara Pranidana and Svadyaya A Non Dual Spin of Patanjali’s Niyamas Written by: Jacalyn Prete Our contemplation for this newsletter is the teachings of these 3 Niyamas sometimes called Raja Yoga. I will attempt to put a non-dual spin on Patanjali’s Niyamas. Why study Raja Yoga? I have observed many great yoga […]
The Anusara Sadhana: Spanda – The Divine Pulsation
Categories: bhakti, community, Methodology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Professional Development
“Spanda, the Divine Pulsation/Rhythm” Written by: Jayendra Hanley Spanda is one of our favourite qualities of Supreme Consciousness because every aspect of sadhana is found within the concept of Spanda. It all begins with Shiva-Shakti or Shakti-Shiva, the One that has two main aspects: First, it is the source and essence of everything. We call that […]
How to Meditate with Love
Categories: Philosophy
Discover how you already naturally meditate with love. Learn How to Meditate with Love On the tantra yoga path, we learn how to meditate with love. The heart pulses with love always. In essence, our hearts are like the strings of a guitar, sitar, cello, bass, violin, maybe all these at different times. Moreover, the […]
Storytelling in a Yoga Class
Categories: Methodology
Anusara Yoga and Storytelling There are many benefits of storytelling in a yoga class. Anusara Yoga classes often begin with a story. A story sets the theme for the class and is the container for not only the intention but also the higher ideals of the practice. Anusara teachers often describe a relatable experience that […]
Meet Mexico’s New Country Coordinators! Melby Villanueva and Beatriz Almazá,
Categories: News
We’re excited for you to Meet Mexico’s new Country Coordinators, Melby Villanueva and Beatriz Almazá. Keep reading to get to know them a little better! Meet Melby! Soy Profesora Certificada de Anusara Yoga. En 2012 inicié mi proceso de formación con el Teacher Training de 200 horas en Anusara Yoga, teniendo como maestros a Laila […]
Meet Our Mentor – Julia Schlenkert
Categories: Mentoring
We chatted with our mentor, Julia Schlenkert about her experience with Anusara and why she decided to become an Anusara mentor! Tell us a little about yourself. Hi Yogis! I’m Julia, Anusara’s Country Coordinator in Germany. We might have met online because I love helping with events like Samavesha and organizing online workshops with my […]
Spanda and Compassionate Communication
Categories: Philosophy
What is Spanda? Spanda is a pulsation of energy. Our universe has two concurrent energies: Contraction and Expansion. This pulsation may be seen and felt in all of life. For example, our inhale and exhale or the beat of our heart allow us to feel the power of the constant contraction and expansion of life’s […]
Muscle Energy
Categories: Methodology
Muscle Energy helps yoga students integrate strength and cultivate stability. What is Muscle Energy? As one of Anusara Yoga’s Universal Principles of Alignment, Muscle Energy is a current of energy that firms inward from periphery to core.Muscle Energy brings qualities of strength, support, and assurance to yoga poses. It’s an intensifying energy that offers stability.As […]
