Instructor Michael A. Delgado, PhD-CPT-RYT

Certified Personal Trainer & Registered Yoga Teacher

Anusara means "flowing with grace," "going with the flow or following your heart."

Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara is one of the fastest growing hatha yoga systems. It combines precise Universal Principles of Alignment with a non-dual Eastern Philosophy (prakrti-nature and purusa-spirit are seen as one) that recognizes and honors the totality of each being. Students are acknowledged as vessels of Supreme consciousness, where (through their practice) body, mind and spirit merge as expressions of one's divine nature in a playful celebration of the heart.

The practice of Anusara Yoga can be quite gentle or more vigorous as there are different levels of instruction, however, the focus remains with the intention to connect to the transformative qualities of the heart. As we perform the asanas, we open to our own greatness, seeking expression of our innermost resources and deepening our awareness of the body, mind and spirit.

  John teaches that:       "The poses in Anusara are considered to be 'heart-oriented', and are expressed from inside out. Instead of trying to control the body and mind from the outside, postures originate from a deep artistic feeling inside. There is an emphasis on remembering the spiritual purpose of hatha yoga which includes reconnecting with our innate goodness and beauty. and expressing ourselves from that divine place...In each pose we artistically offer our individual light and unique music to the flow of life."

Furthermore, Anusara Yoga is very effective as a therapy for injuries or chronic body problems. It combines the science of bio-mechanics with a concise set of principles of physical alignment, that apply to everyday poses and to everyday activities, to create a balanced energetic action in the performance of asana and help provide physical stability that is both strong and joyfully expansive.