Anusara Immersion – a 6 weekend in-depth study:
Triyoga Primrose Hill

whole event (parts one, two + three) triyoga Primrose Hill 
one year or more's consistent practice
£980

Bridget's immersion training draws on the alignment principles of Anusara Yoga and the fundamental philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism.


Anusara means 'flowing with grace'.

It is a Hatha Yoga system that combines concise bio-mechanical principles of alignment (called the universal principles of alignment) and a non dual heart-orientated Tantric philosophy. Anusara philosophy begins with the recognition that one Universal Spirit pulsates as the essence of everything.

This in-depth study course is designed to provide a practical understanding of yoga for all serious students or teacher trainees and is a pre-requisite for the Anusara Inspired and further training towards Certification. During each module you will dive deeply into the essence of Bridget's teachings. You will learn the universal principles of alignment, explore the teachings of Tantric philosophy and practise the subtle art of Pranayama + Meditation.

The entire course is run in three parts, of two weekends each. This offers a comprehensive understanding of alignment + philosophy with each weekend building on the previous.

Each weekend will consist of 12 hours of class, with 60% spent on asana practice and the alignment principles along with teaching techniques. The remaining 40% of the time will be split between Anusara philosophy, anatomy study, principles of breath and pranayama, and meditation/contemplation.


Fundamentals
22nd & 23rd September 2012

Part 1: Step into the currents of grace
20th & 21st October 2012
24th & 25th November 2012
Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm

Overview of Anusara’s entire technical system including the 3 A’s - attitude, alignment + action, muscular and organic energy, focal points, spirals, and loops that are the essence of Anusara:
- Application of the alignment system to hips/legs and shoulders/arms
- Introduction to the Anusara Level 1 syllabus, including the Foundation and Rough Form of the poses
- Introduction to the general principles of alignment for the major classes of poses
- Introduction to modifications and variations of the poses of the level syllabus, including props
- Basic principles of the breath, focusing on the natural breath
- General information on the anatomy of movement, the skeleton and the spine and the anatomy of breathing

Anusara philosophy + vision:
- Broad overview of the history of yoga
- Introduction to Tantra/Kashmir Shaivism
- 36 Tattvas with the 5 Elements

Part 2: Expanding the possibility
(pre-requisite: completion of Part 1 or by teacher’s consent - contact bridget directly at bwkyoga@gmail.com)
12th & 13th January 2013
8th & 9th February 2013
Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm

Review and refinement of all the principles:
- Beginning to apply the alignment principles to more advanced (level 2) poses
- Introduction to some of the auxiliary principles used in Anusara
- Continue exploration of modifications and variations of the level 1 + 2 poses, including use of props
- Continuation of level 1 + 2 syllabi
- Overview of the art of sequencing and class structure
- Introduction to assisting and observation
- Kinesiology of main muscle groups with an emphasis on their application to the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment

Anusara Philosophy + Vision:
- Subtle body anatomy – kundalini, pranayama, chakras, nadis
- Introduction to the 3 main types of meditation technique: focus, open + integrated
- Overview of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with emphasis on some of the key verses, the Classical perspective, the Tantric view of the Yoga Sutras
- Overview of Ashtanga Yoga with the Yamas and Niyamas

Part 3: Devotion, skill + action
(pre-requisite: completion of Parts 1 + 2 or by teacher’s consent - contact bridget directly at bwkyoga@gmail.com)
16th & 17th March 2013
13th & 14th april 2013
Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm

More principles of the breath:
- Anuloma Viloma and Nadi Shodhan
- Ujjayi Pranayama
- Chandra Bedha
- Surya Bedha
- Continued exploration of the 3 main types of meditation: focus, open and integrated

Therapeutics:
Introduction to the use of poses for therapeutic purposes

Anusara Philosophy + Vision:
- The Bhaghavad Gita and the integration of the paths of Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti

Who would benefit from an Immersion in Anusara Yoga?
- Students who have or are participating the triyoga teacher training programme.
- Seriously playful hatha yoga students who want a dynamic, fun asana practice based on the scientific art of Anusara Yoga
- Yoga students who want to understand the context for our hatha yoga practice by studying yoga philosophy, especially by reading some of the classic scriptures and exploring the pinnacle of Indian thought, the philosophy of Tantra or Kashmir Shaivism
- Current teachers of yoga who want to learn the new style of yoga that is grounded in tradition and at the same time, in tune with the modern world
- Those who want to become hatha yoga teachers and are looking for a training program that is comprehensive and based on the finest principles of teaching available today