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 hub of the energetic wheel of the body
-Basic Anusara philosophy of the breath
-Your Optimal Blueprint

Weekend Two's theme is: Duality
-Spanda and the divine pulsation of the universe
-The cosmic power couple: Shiva & Shakti
-Balanced Action
-Focal Points
-Anusara's second and fifth Principles: Muscular and Organic Energy
-Anusara's third and fourth Principles: Inner and Outer Spiral
-Where did yoga come from? Yoga's historical and scriptural origins in India

Weekend Three's theme is: Triads
-Anusara's "Three A's"
-Three Yogic Worldviews (Veda, Vedanta, Tantra)
-The three Ayurvedic consititutional types (doshas) and which one you might be
-The strands of the universe (gunas)
-Three-part breath
-Anusara-style ethics and the kula as the guru
-Integration of Anusara's Universal Principles of Alignment
-Fundamentals of meditation

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!