Anusara Yoga™ Immersion
with Christina Sell

Part 1: Mastering the Fundamentals
In this first part of the Immersion, you will establish a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Anusara Yoga by connecting deeply with its life affirming philosophy and vision.

You will learn the Universal Principles of Alignment used in Anusara Yoga, including the 3 A's, the 5 Principles and Loops as well as an introduction to the use of props.

We will also explore the Foundation and Form of poses of the Level I Anusara Syllabus and their general principles, as well as an introduction to basic anatomy including the skeletal structure and the main muscles groups and the anatomy of the breath.

In addition to the asanas, there is also an emphasis on developing the yogic tools of pranayama, meditation, journaling, and contemplation.

Along with the practice, you will learn about the Philosophy of Anusara Yoga, including the fundamentals of practice, ethical precepts, basics of studentship and an overview of the history of yoga.

Recommended texts for this level include:

The Shambhala Guide to Yoga by Georg Feuerstein
Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy by Georg Feuerstein
The Splendor of Recognition by Swami Shantananda
The Heart of Meditation by Swami Durgananda
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais Germain

Part 2: Deepening the Practice
In the second part of the Immersion, we will go deeper into the more subtle aspects of the Universal Principles of Alignment, including: muscular and organic energy, the focal points, spirals and the loops, as well as an introduction to the therapeutic aspects of these principles.

At this level, you will learn the art of asana sequencing as well as the postures in the Level II syllabus, including a focus on the hips/legs and shoulders/arms. There is also a focus on deepening the practice of pranayama (Ujjayi, Viloma, Nadi Sodhana) and meditation.

Part 2 of the Immersion also takes you into the exploration of Kinesiology and the subtle body anatomy, including prana, kundalini, chakras, nadis and the five koshas.

Along with the practice of asanas and the breath, our continued exploration of philosophy includes the study of the 36 Tattvas, the 5 Elements, the Yoga Sutras and their relationship to a student on the path of yoga.

Light on the Yoga Sutras by B.K.S. Iyengar
Yoga: Discipline of Freedom - The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali by Barbara Stoller Miller
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated Swami Satchidananda
Meditate by Swami Muktananda
The Yoga Tradition by Georg Feuerstein
Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith

Part 3: Expanding the Heart
In the final part of the Immersion, we begin to integrate our knowledge into our practice with an even more in-depth exploration of the subtle aspects of the Universal Principles of Alignment, as well as exploring intermediate pranayama practices (Kapalabhati and Sahita) and major meditation techniques (focus, open, and integrated).

There is also a focus on the Kinesiology of main muscle groups as we continue to explore the movement of asana.

Along with refining and mastering the principles of asana, pranayama, and mediation, we will explore the philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita and the integration of the concepts pf Karma, Jnana and Bhakti Yoga into our practice.

Recommended texts for this level include:
All previous books for Part 1 and 2, as well as one of the following:
Bhagavad-Gita: The Song of God translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood
Bhagavad Gita translated by Juan Mascaro
Bhagavad Gita translated by Wintrop Sargeant

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Christina Sell has been practicing yoga since 1991. She is a certified Anusara Yoga™ instructor and author of Yoga From the Inside Out. Christina directed Prescott Yoga in Arizona until June 2006, when she and her husband relocated to San Marcos. Christina recently joined the faculty of Yoga Yoga Teacher Training!