This spring, Certified Anusara Teacher and SMY Director Emma Magenta is really excited to be presenting Part One of the Anusara Yoga Immersion. An Immersion is just more of what you love about yoga! Read on to find out more, and/or come to our Immersion Q&A Session Sunday, Mar 7, 1:00 - 1:30.

What's an Immersion?
Ever had that feeling during class that there's a lot more to know about a certain pose, or alignment technique, or idea, but the teacher is only giving you a piece of it because of time constraints? Well, an Immersion is a way to learn about many topics that we can't fully explore during a weekly class. Over a series of three weekends, we'll "immerse" ourselves in a systematic exploration of the physical and spiritual foundations of Anusara yoga through teachings and techniques that foster personal growth. The full, 3-part Immersion is a pre-requisite for Teacher Training with any Certified Anusara Yoga teacher, but the whole point of an immersion is that you shouldn't have to become a teacher to learn more about what you love.

What am I gonna get out of it?
You'll leave the Immersion with:
- greater ease and delight in your body
- new insights into your place in the world, your relationships, and your life's journey
- a fuller understanding of yoga's history, philosophy, and diversity
- new friends who share your interests and support your growth

What happens at the Immersion (is it all asana)?
You might be concerned that it's all asana. You might be concerned that it's all sitting and listening. Don't panic! Sessions alternate between more up-tempo periods of asana practice and more contemplative periods of group discussion, meditation, and pranayama.

Who can participate?
Anyone who has had at least 30 hours of Anusara yoga (that's approx 20 classes), LOVES YOGA!, and wants to learn more about him/herself and Anusara yoga. An Immersion is NOT only for super-experienced people who are already experts. It's for anyone!

What kinds of things are you gonna talk about?
Weekend One's theme is: Oneness
-Anusara's founder, history, and vision
-The Hindu deity Shiva and the great tapestry of the universe
-The significance of the Anusara Invocation
-Anusara's 1st Principle: Open to Grace
-The axial skeleton and the hub of the energetic wheel of the body
-Focal Points
-Anusara's second and fifth Principles: Muscular and Organic Energy
-Your Optimal Blueprint

Weekend Two's theme is: Duality
-How Spirit Becomes Matter: The Magic Mirror of Maya
-Spanda and the divine pulsation of the universe
-The cosmic power couple: Shiva & Shakti
-Balanced Action and more on Muscular Energy and Organic Energy
-Anusara's third and fourth Principles: Inner and Outer Spiral
-Anusara philosophy of the breath
-Anatomy of the breath and fundamentals of Pranayama
-Integration of Anusara's Universal Principles of Alignment in the lower body
-Integration of Anusara's UPAs in the upper body

Weekend Three's theme is: Triads
-Overview of the Tattvas: How yogis map the universe
-The three strands of the universe (gunas)
-The five elements of the universe (mahabhutas) -Anusara's "Three A's"
-Anusara's Loops: refinements of the UPAs
-Fundamentals of meditation
-Further exploration of Pranayama
-Anusara-style ethics and the kula as the guru


When is it happening, and what's the cost?
Dates: Mar 19-21, Apr 16-18, May 14-16.
Hours: Fri 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Sat 12:45 - 5:45 pm, Sun 12:45 - 5:45 pm
Investment: Full program: $650. Per weekend: $250. Register now!

We hope you'll join us--register now!