When you unfold the treasure of the mantra that has become known as the Anusara Yoga Invocation, you see within it the philosophy that informs freedom and awakening which is the reason hundreds of thousands of people have been drawn to this path of celebrating and refining the self.
This mantra is the first part of the Niralambaya Upanishad.
Anusara yoga has its roots deep in the soil of ancient tradition. The chant itself is very old, and carries with it a resonance of powerful wisdom and transformation. Yet, while this school of hatha yoga joyfully honors that which has comes before, it also opens up to the unlimited possibilities of evolution.
One of the many strengths of Anusara yoga is its innovative spirit. There are Universal Principles of Alignment, which guide both the thought and action of the yoga. Using these guiding principles, you can do anything! Invention happens daily. Creative expression and beauty are a part of every practice, on and off the mat.
So let’s take a look at how a relatively short little song can describe an entire system of thought and practice.
A friend of mine writes a stream of consciousness message every day. What comes through is pure wisdom and beauty.
My first experience with the Anusara Invocation mantra was a bit of a surprise, actually…
Everyone I meet seems to feel it. There’s a sense of urgency at this time in the world. A collective feeling that whatever we do right now has so much impact that our fate is being decided.
One of the reasons Anusara® yoga is so wildly popular is because we have fun!
Can you think of someone who has changed your life with their presence or teachings?
Picture this: It’s Halloween night in New Orleans. Downtown is throbbing with music, laughter, costumes and a penetrating ‘ting’ of one elf looking creature walking along as if in meditation.