Anusara-inspired yoga and nia in Charleston SC

YogAnnouncements

2012-01-26T07:11:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars and join our Anusara community in Charleston for these upcoming events:
-- I will be teaching the FREE community yoga class at the Charleston lululemon showroom on Saturday Februrary 25, thanks to Melissa, who checked out the MUSC class last Wednesday and asked to me teach! It's from 9-9:55 a.m., 235 King Street, 3rd Floor
--Teresa Phelps Martin is beginning 2 semi-private classes in February. Monday night has only one open slot left so act fast to contact her and sign up! (see the flyer for details)
--Carol Morrissey is planning a delightful Valentine's Weekend practice (Romance on the Mat: A Courtship with Your Practice) at SpiritMoves Saturday February 11, 12:30-3:30, for ALL LEVELS; no prior yoga experience necessary! Please respond to this email or let us know on the Facebook invitation if you can attend. https://www.facebook.com/events/323387687701286/
See this link for more details: http://spiritmoves.com/romance-on-the-mat/
--I have been asked to join The Yoga House of Charleston's teacher team. Stay tuned for their late February opening via Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Yoga-House-of-Charleston/212138742191999

Gail's Winter 2012 Schedule

2012-01-16T18:36:00.000-08:00

Mondays:

8:30-9:45 a.m. Yoga at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

Noon-1:00 p.m. Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay (thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

Tuesdays:

11:00 a.m.-Noon Yoga Basics at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

Wednesdays:

Noon-1 p.m. Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay
(thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

5:15-6:15 p.m. Nia at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

6:30-8 p.m. All Levels Yoga at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

Saturdays:

8:30-9:45 a.m. Yoga at the Sandcastle, Kiawah

Class Prices:

SpiritMoves: First class free to local students. More details -http://www.spiritmoves.com/classes.html
The Sophia Institute: $10 per class
MUSC: $10 guest fee if you're not a member
Sandcastle: Free to residents

Yoga Basics Series in the New Year!

2011-12-13T04:58:00.000-08:00

John Friend begins his 2012 tour in Altanta January 28 and 29!

2011-12-07T06:46:00.000-08:00

Check out this event: http://www.anusara.com/index.php?option=com_anusara_eventmanager&controller=event&task=view&cid[]=4201&Itemid=90

....and John's full 2012 schedule.

http://www.anusara.com/index.php?option=com_anusara_eventmanager&view=events&layout=anusara&year=2012&Itemid=90

Gail's Updated Schedule

2011-10-25T06:56:00.000-07:00

Mondays:

8:30-9:45 a.m. Yoga at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

10:00-11:00 a.m. Nia at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay (thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

Tuesdays:

11:00 a.m. to noon Yoga Basics at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

Wednesdays:

Noon-1 p.m. Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay
(thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

4:45-6 p.m. Yoga at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

6:30-8 p.m. All Levels Yoga at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

Saturdays:

8:30-9:30 a.m. Yoga at the Sandcastle, Kiawah (shared class with Teresa Phelps Martin; we alternate weekends)

Class Prices:

SpiritMoves: First class free to local students. More details -http://www.spiritmoves.com/classes.html
The Studio: $10 per class
MUSC: $10 guest fee if you're not a member
Sandcastle: Free to residents

No more Nia at MUSC on Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.

2011-10-25T06:54:00.000-07:00

FYI, the Nia class on Tuesday has been canceled. We may find another time....

8th Annual Louie's Kids Yoga Marathon October 29, 2011

2011-10-20T05:10:00.000-07:00

Please join me next Saturday for 108 Sun Salutations to raise $25,000 to fight childhood obesity. I will be one of the "callers" leading the practice.

To join our team or raise funds: https://sna.etapestry.com/fundraiser/LouiesKids/y/team.do?participationRef=6916.0.285185055

If you can't join the event you can donate to the cause by sponsoring me: https://sna.etapestry.com/fundraiser/LouiesKids/y/individual.do?participationRef=6916.0.285185056

Many thanks!

Join us on the Beach for Labor Day

2011-08-29T11:24:00.000-07:00

Click on this Facebook link to let us know you're joining us! https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176250345778127

New Class!

2011-08-25T14:32:00.001-07:00

I've added a new Yoga Basics class to my schedule: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. to noon at the MUSC Wellness Center.

Announcement about new Anusara Center opening in Encinitas CA

2011-05-04T06:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHNpHPgyO9Y&feature=share

Join us in welcoming Kenny and Chrissy Graham from San Francisco to Charleston June 11 and 12, 2011

2011-04-14T14:56:00.001-07:00

Great clip on Anusara yoga

2011-01-13T07:10:00.000-08:00

This is the essence of why I love this practice. It's all yoga. It's all good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0DNQ5LiHQk&feature=share

John Friend's 2011 Dancing with the Divine Schedule is out!

2010-12-23T05:42:00.000-08:00

http://www.anusara.com/index.php?option=com_anusara_eventmanager&view=events&layout=anusara&Itemid=90

Dance with Bliss into the New Year!

2010-11-23T03:24:00.000-08:00

We're delighted to be hosting Anusara-certified teacher Susanna Harwood Rubin in Charleston. Here are two links to more details.

http://www.anusara.com/index.php?option=com_anusara_eventmanager&controller=event&task=view&cid[]=2814&Itemid=91

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=129260717128657

Send in your check by January 5 for the early bird rate of all three workshops for $80.

Gail's Teaching Schedule

2010-11-03T14:23:00.000-07:00

Mondays:

8:30-9:45 a.m. Anusara Yoga at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

10:00-11:00 a.m. Nia at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Anusara Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay (thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

Tuesdays:

9:00-10:00 a.m. Introduction to Yoga at The Sacred Soul Center, 748 St. Andrews Blvd. (http://sacredsoulcenter.com/events/yogaintro.html) November 16, 2010-December 21, 2010

4:15-5:15 p.m. Nia at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

Wednesdays:

Noon-1 p.m. Anusara Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay
(thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

4:45-6 p.m. Anusara Yoga at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

6:30-8 p.m. Anusara Yoga at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

Class Prices:

SpiritMoves: First class free to local students. More details -http://www.spiritmoves.com/classes.html
The Studio: $10 per class
MUSC: $10 guest fee if you're not a member

Introduction to Yoga begins Tuesday November 16 at 9 a.m.

2010-11-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to be teaming up with Jessica Boylston-Fagonde for this 6-week session. If you're new to yoga, it will start at the very beginning with the basics you need to know to avoid injury and find joy. If you've been practicing, it will help you explore more deeply Anusara yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment and Shiva-Shakit Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness.

http://sacredsoulcenter.com/events/yogaintro.html

2010 Yoga Marathon to Benefit Louie's Kids

2010-10-03T13:12:00.000-07:00

The 7th Annual Yoga Marathon takes place on Saturday, October 9th from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., rain or shine in Marion Square to help Louieskids.org fund programs throughout the Charleston area for overweight and obese children in need.

Louie’s Kids will share a portion of the proceeds with Yoga Benefits Kids, a non-profit devoted to helping children in Title I schools benefit behaviorally and academically from regular yoga practice. In addition this will serve as a new funding source for a new Louieskids.org initiative RUNBUDDIES.ORG. Runbuddies will bring athletic mentors to the doors of children who need them most. www.louieskids.org

I hope you'll join or sponsor our Anusara Kula Team: https://sna.etapestry.com/fundraiser/LouiesKids/yoga2010/team.do?participationRef=6916.0.166274072

Thank you for helping us fight the epidemic.

Check out this video with John Friend--a good intro to Anusara

2010-10-03T13:11:00.000-07:00

http://vimeo.com/15470104

The Sophia Institute's Women of Wisdom Conference starts tonight and will feature a taste of Anusara yoga!

2010-09-30T13:51:00.001-07:00

http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/332486/e63a917dbf/1429001423/9567c41268/

I am delighted fellow Anusara-certified teacher Laura Winholt from Daufuskie Island and Anusara-inspired teachers Lynn Geddes from Savannah and Carol Morrissey from Beaufort will be joining me at the WOW Conference, where we will be offering Anusara yoga! It's not too late to register for this event. Hope you'll join us!

Labor Day (September 6) Yoga and Nia on the Beach

2010-08-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

SpiritMoves' Monday morning yoga and nia classes are takin' it to the beach for our last holiday romp this year. Join us for Anusara yoga at 8:30-9:45 am and Nia 10-11 am. Free class if you haven't get been to a SpiritMoves' class; use your class card or pay the $15 drop in fee otherwise.

There's parking on the street perpendicular to the ocean at Station 18-1/2 (at the Lighthouse); read the parking signs carefully on the street parallel to the Beach.

Let's play not work on Labor Day!

P.S. Bring a yoga mat if you'd like to practice on one.

P.P.S. Let me know if you'd still like to hold class at Sophia at noon Labor Day.

If you're a Facebooker, here's a link to the event where I'll post any last minute details as well. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=147277891967626&ref=ts

New Documentary on Anusara Yoga

2010-07-28T07:59:00.000-07:00

http://anusarayogatheheartoftransformation.com/

New York Times article on John Friend and Anusara Yoga as it celebrates its 13th year of being the yoga of YES!

2010-07-22T16:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/25/magazine/25Yoga-t.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2

101 Problems that Yoga can Cure

2010-07-06T17:45:00.000-07:00

Wow! 101?

Check out this blog, which links to other resources (some better than others and some blogs, so check your facts as you do more research on those that intrigue you) on each of the 101 nifty ways yoga can make you feel good. Have fun perusing the list!

http://onlinenursepractitionerschools.com/101-problems-that-yoga-can-cure/

Heartitude is Everything Playshops August 14-15, 2010

2010-07-02T07:15:00.001-07:00

I am thrilled to welcome Anusara-certified teacher Cat McCarthy to Charleston for 3 playshops.

Click here for details: http://www.spiritmoves.com/heartitude.pdf

Registration is easy--simply mail your check to (or drop it off at) SpiritMoves.

I'm looking forward to praciticing with you at the playshops.

New classes start July 5

2010-06-30T07:04:00.000-07:00

I'll be subbing for Amy Hardee during her maternity leave, starting next week and going through October. Please join me for:

Nia, Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m., MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Drive
Yoga, Thursdays 9-10 a.m., Jewish Community Center, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard
Nia, Thursdays 5:15-6:15 p.m., MUSC Wellness Center

All other classes are still on, and posted here: http://chasscyogaandnia.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html

2010-06-30T07:03:00.000-07:00

Check out Sophia Institute Founder Carolyn Rivers' essay: "Spirituality is the recognition that we are all spiritual beings in a material world, that there is the Divine at the center of all being, where love and wisdom are held, where the physical body, the mind, and the soul and spirit are honored, where there is an awakening of the heart."

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jun/27/spirituality-vs-religion/

Training Your Body is Training Your Mind

2010-06-02T06:26:00.000-07:00

Check out this story by Jacques Henri Taylor on the body-mind connection of Anusara yoga

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacques-henri-taylor/training-your-body-is-tra_b_591483.html?ref=twitter

Yoga and hot flashes

2010-05-01T08:34:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned for the results of this Wake Forest study wich began in February 2010. "The primary goal of this R21 pilot grant is to obtain preliminary data on the efficacy of Integral Yoga for reducing self-reported menopausal hot flashes. Secondary aims are to determine the impact of yoga on objective hot flashes and other outcomes and study feasibility. Our primary hypothesis will be a greater reduction in subjective hot flash frequency and severity in the yoga group than in two control groups. Secondary outcomes will include a greater reduction in objective hot flash frequency; a greater decrease in hot flash interference; and greater improvement in sleep, other symptoms, mood, perceived stress, and overall quality of life in the yoga group."

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01073397

Anusara Yoga Newsletter from John Friend

2010-03-04T11:58:00.000-08:00

http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=0015_lm2NH4ZFKX11qSq-oAD74cO00zluTrXrjU9ccAQerBiS6UOO9LY9fy3H5VGuSpMDF6920GF5pf4nEOmHfog8F6EYrpCRMvARHJsa8jASVleQ4onGTjvzX9E-S5Ik6U3pSLrlz2RZx_skIxqLxlXw%3D%3D

Anusara Principles Playshop 2-4 p.m. February 28

2010-02-27T04:17:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Richard for suggesting we get together for a review of the Anusara Universal Principles of AlignmentTM. Those who are attending John Friend's workshop in Columbia March 13-14 are interested in bonig up on them (there won't be a quiz or anything!)...and ALL are welcome for an overview and yoga practice! In this 2-hour session starting at 2 p.m., we'll review the principles and practice them in asanas. Cost is $20.

If you're on Facebook, you can respond in this link or just reply to the email that you're coming. (or just come!)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anusara-Yoga-and-Nia-in-Charleston-SC/264705955123?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=324553592686&ref=mf

Let's play! See you Sunday. The Sophia Institute is at 297 East Bay (corner of Society; across from the Vegetable Bin and True Value Hardware).

Yoga can help keep your muscles from deteriorating as you age

2010-02-22T14:22:00.000-08:00

Check out this story from NPR on how muscles age and how yoga can help

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123887823

Become a Fan on Facebook

2010-01-25T19:24:00.000-08:00

Hey yogis and yogini friends who practice with me in Charleston:

I just set up a Facebook page: Anusara yoga and nia in Charleston SC

Become a Fan for the latest events, updates (such as when I'm subbing for others) and inspirations.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3257393&id=663760788#/pages/Anusara-Yoga-and-Nia-in-Charleston-SC/264705955123?ref=ts

Haiti Earthquake Relief

2010-01-19T11:47:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share information on some charitites you may want to consider support relief for Haiti's recovery.

The PRASAD Project is partnering with Direct Relief International. For those of you who do not know, the PRASAD Project..."is an international, not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life of economically disadvantaged people around the world... The PRASAD Project was initiated in 1992 by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, the spiritual head of the Siddha Yoga path, and is the philanthropic expression of the SYDA Foundation, the central organization of the Siddha Yoga Path."

Please visit the link below to learn more about the PRASAD Project and as a great way to offer tangible support to those in need in Haiti:
http://www.prasad.org/news-desk/haiti-disaster.php

Our SpiritMoves' fundraiser Sunday was for The Lambi Fund of Haiti (www.lambifund.org), an experienced, ethical, and transparent organization—without the large and often time inefficient bureaucracies.

Yoga Day USA!

2010-01-04T14:34:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars for Yoga Day USA Saturday January 23, 2010--a Free Yoga Sampling will be held at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway, from 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Come and sample the four yoga styles we practice at SpiritMoves! A 90-minute practice will be followed by refreshments.

Anusara Yoga with Gail Corvette
Gentle Yoga with Ursel Harmon
Luna Yoga with Sarah Greenwood
White Lotus Yoga with Bill Stewart

For the teachers' bios please visit www.spiritmoves.com

843-810-3484
http://yogadayusa.com/find.php?action=detail&eventID=757

New Year's Resolution: Start Yoga

2009-12-29T12:49:00.000-08:00

http://www.examiner.com/x-32897-Columbus-Yoga-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Yoga-Resolutions

Yoga for Osteoporosis Study

2009-11-12T06:30:00.000-08:00

Click here for details of an exciting study being conducted by Loren Fishman, M.D. You can read the pilot research paper or even participate in the research.

http://sciatica.org/yoga/study_overview.html

And thanks to my former World Yoga Center yogini, Carol Ardman (who has co-written a book on yoga and back pain with Loren, her husband) who told me about this study.

Nia Classes and Retreat at Sophia Institute

2009-11-03T13:36:00.000-08:00

2 SPECIAL NIA CLASSES AT SOPHIA!

THIS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5TH AT NOON - NIA WITH BLACK BELT TRAINER STEPHANEY ROBINSON (60 minutes)

NEXT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12TH AT NOON - NIA WITH GAIL CORVETTE (60 minutes)

The studio is located at 297 East Bay Street (at Society)- Downtown Charleston
$10 to be paid to the teacher at class

FIRE BONES AND WINGS RETREAT
Then November 20-22nd Join two powerful movement teachers; Stephaney Robinson and Ileana Shaner at Sophia Institute for Fire Bones and Wings, a transformational movement retreat. Using a variety of movement forms, including Nia, Aikido, as well as meditation, storytelling, art and ritual discover how the 3 powerful symbols of Fire Bones and Wings can bring depth and freedom into your life and bring you deeper into your physical body.

Stephaney Robinson

Stephaney Robinson is a Nia Black Belt and one of only 16 Nia Trainers in the world. She is certified in the Nia 5 Stages of Self Healing and Green Belt Certified She facilitates teacher trainings, classes and workshops. Her primary focus is teaching creativity and healing through body movement. Her workshops and classes are filled with humor and joy in a non-competitive environment. Her intent is on planetary healing, one body at a time. She lives on a small island in coastal South Carolina.

Ileana Shaner

Ileana Shaner is a martial artist, pianist, and jewelry designer. She is a 4th degree black belt in the Japenese martial art of Shinshin Toitsu Aidido and a Nia White Belt Teacher. She holds two Masters Degrees in Music and Piano Performance. She is also an Associate Lecturer for the International Ki Society. Her lifelong quest for realizing oneness of mind, body and spirit is the inspiration for her practice, teaching and life. Her teachings are simple, direct and profound. Ileana resides with her husband and children in Greenville, SC.

FIRE BONES AND WINGS RETREAT
*Friday Evening November 20th 6:30 pm
Saturday November 21st 9:30 - 5:30
Sunday November 22nd 9:30 - 12:30

*Week-end retreat or Friday evening presentation.

More info: http://www.thesophiainstitute.org/RetreatDetails.aspx?rid=97&pid=56&did=135
http://www.thesophiainstitute.org
843.720.8528

Yoga with a Friend! Noon Mondays and Wednesdays

2009-10-28T06:56:00.000-07:00

Get ready for the holidays by taking a mid-day break at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay (at Society Street). Bring a friend and you each pay only half ($5)for an hour of Anusara Yoga (through November 18). Anusara is a type of hatha yoga that is:
• Open to all levels; we espouse the Tantric yoga philosophy of seeing the good in all things and people
• Great for beginners who want to learn how to do the poses to avoid injury through Anusara’s elegant and simple Universal Principles of AlignmentTM
• Great for advanced students who want tips on how to deepen their poses through the Universal Principles of AlignmentTM
• A celebration of the heart during which you can explore your heart to remember your true nature—the Divine within you!
Anusara Yoga, founded in 1997 by John Friend, is one of the most popular and fastest-growing styles of yoga with 1,000 Certified and Inspired teachers and 200,000 students in 70 countries. For more information and, visit www.anusara.com

Mark your calendars for March 13-14 2010

2009-10-06T08:45:00.000-07:00

John Friend will be doing a Weekend Workshop in Columbia SC. Watch this space and Anusara.com for more details.

http://anusara.com/index.php?option=com_anusara_eventmanager&controller=event&task=view&cid[]=911&Itemid=90

2009 Yoga Marathon to benefit Louie's Kids

2009-09-04T05:59:00.000-07:00

Please join me in 108 Sun Salutations to fight childhood obesity Saturday October 10 Noon to 3 in Marion Square

If you can't join, please donate!

https://app.etapestry.com/fundraiser/LouiesKids/Yoga2009/individual.do?participationRef=4867.0.6488107

Post & Courier story introducing yoga

2009-08-06T06:20:00.000-07:00

This is a nice story about the history and benefits of yoga, and it has a listing of several Charleston studios including The Sophia Institute and SpiritMoves!

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/aug/06/strike-a-pose-the-history-and-benefits-of/

Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

2009-07-29T10:31:00.001-07:00

I'm sharing another blog from the MUSC Women's Health site, co-authored with Gweneth Lazenby, M.D. and Terry Hamilton.

http://blogs.musc.edu/womenspeak/post/2009/07/Strengthen-Your-Pelvic-Floor.aspx

Yoga and Pregnancy

2009-07-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Gweneth Lazenby, M.D., a yogini in my MUSC yoga class, who asked me to co-author this blog for MUSC Women's Health.

http://blogs.musc.edu/womenspeak/category/Fitness.aspx

Gail's Teaching Schedule

2009-01-19T13:02:00.000-08:00

Mondays:

8:30-9:45 a.m. Anusara Yoga at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

10:00-11:00 a.m. Nia at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Anusara Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay (thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

Wednesdays:

Noon-1 p.m. Anusara Yoga at The Studio at The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay
(thesophiainstitute.org/classes.aspx)

4:45-6 p.m. Anusara Yoga at SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Highway (SpiritMoves.com)

6:30-8 p.m. Anusara Yoga at MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay (musc.edu/hsc)

Class Prices:

SpiritMoves: First class free to local students. More details -http://www.spiritmoves.com/classes.html
The Studio: $10 per class
MUSC: $10 guest fee if you're not a member

About Nia

2009-01-19T12:50:00.000-08:00

Nia is "movement-medicine for the body and soul.” Nia simultaneously addresses the body, mind, emotions, and spirit, and puts them on the same page using music, movement and personal expression to integrate one’s neurology (including the mind, emotions, and spirit) with one’s outer body, or musculature. To achieve this whole-being integration, Nia addresses the whole person using a comprehensive, holistic exercise approach designed with a combination of nine classic movement forms. For more information, see www.nianow.com

About Anusara Yoga

2009-01-19T12:49:00.000-08:00

Gail studies and practices Anusara (a-nu-sar-a) yoga, which means "flowing with Grace," "going with the flow," "following your heart". It unifies the Tantric yoga philosophy of intrinsic goodness with Universal Principles of AlignmentTM. Founded in 1997 by John Friend, it is one of the most popular and fastest-growing styles of yoga with 1,000 teachers and 200,000 students in 70 countries. Anusara Yoga's remarkable popularity is due in large part to its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart," which looks for the good in all people and all things. Consequently, students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents. This life-affirming vision sets the basis for a yoga system in which the harmony and joy of a tightly knit community is exulted. For more information, visit http://www.anusara.com/

Here's a nice introduction to Anusara: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKrCd0mcpKY and an interview with John Friend: http://www.squidoo.com/interview-john-friend-anusara