Anusara (a-nu-sar-a) means “flowing with Grace.”This school of hatha yoga, founded by John Friend in 1997, is rooted in alignment of the body and “celebration of the heart.” The Universal Principles of Alignment™ of Anusara Yoga® are a set of biomechanical alignment principles for the body which are also taught as metaphors for the pulsations of our lives off the mat. This highly effective therapeutic style of hatha yoga presents yoga as both science and art. Blending attentive detail to the science of biomechanics and the expressive nature of bodily movement, this yoga style affirms the beauty of human experience and the connectedness of all beings.For more information about Anusara Yoga click here.

These classes, taught by Alex, are slow paced and deeply relaxing. The postures range from simple to complex, with full permission to do less. The emphasis is on breath and body awareness. We learn to listen to our body in a new way, honour its limitations and learn from it. Even though the approach is gentle, we will stretch and strengthen, and work toward improved flexibility and balance, mental clarity and emotional state of peace.

So, what exactly is yoga all about anyways??? This class will introduce the meaning, purpose, and history of yoga, as well as the general fundamentals of a yoga practise. The ‘8 limbed path’ will be introduced and interwoven through the duration of the 7 week session. Asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing), and meditation will form the basis of this class. Standing postures, forward bends, backward bends, twists and inversions will be explored. Students will gain knowledge, wisdom, strength, stamina, suppleness and feel blissfully balanced This class aims to provide students with a tool kit with which to explore their inner canvas and their connection to the outer world; to relieve stress out of mind and body; and to cultivate inner peace. Each class ends with deep relaxation, leaving the students in a rejuvenated and serene state.

These classes are recommended for students interested in developing a home practice or for those with health challenges such as back pain, sports injury, chronic fatigue or headaches.