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Anusara Yoga Are you looking for a yoga variant that impresses with its simplicity and is therefore ideal for beginners? Then you should give Anusara Yoga a try. This very young version of the ancient, traditional Indian movement form appeals particularly to beginners due to its wealth of benefits. One of these is undoubtedly the fact that the exercises are geared towards the needs of modern people. You'll learn what this means in concrete terms in the following paragraphs. The story of an unstoppable success – Anusara Yoga Anusara Yoga began with its founding by the American John Friend in 1997. The name 'Anusara' alone, which translates as 'flow with grace', gives you an idea of what to expect. Friend developed this yoga style from some basic elements of Tantra Yoga , which are primarily based on an affirmation of one's own body, as well as the latest findings in biomechanics. This creates an exciting new form of movement that utilizes the ancient wisdom of Indian yogis as well as the most modern scientific achievements. Accordingly, Anusara Yoga is ideally suited for people in the 21st century who suffer from ailments such as tension, back pain, sleep disorders, and other so-called lifestyle diseases. In Anusara Yoga, a deliberate counterbalance is created to the usually one-sided or lacking exercise in the workplace. The success of this concept is impressive. In numbers, this means that from its founding until 2012, Anusara Yoga was considered the yoga style with the fastest growth. After all, its approach seemed to be right in tune with the times. Even today, the appeal of this very special form of yoga for a very diverse group of yoga enthusiasts has not diminished. However, the focus on the physical needs of modern people seems to be more than just a reason for the extraordinary appeal that draws both experienced yogis and newcomers to the field to an Anusara Yoga center. Rather, the aim is also to see results as quickly as possible and to have fun along the way. After all, this does not happen after a long period of intensive practice, as is the case with other yoga variants, but right from the first class. An introductory Anusara Yoga course But how exactly can you imagine an Anusara yoga class, and what are the differences to more traditional forms? A crucial characteristic can be found right at the beginning of each session, which invariably begins with a short philosophical anecdote and extends to everyday life. If the topic is, for example, basic trust, hope, or other important qualities, corresponding asanas are practiced that serve to open the heart. Given the intensive training of Anusara yoga teachers, you can be sure that you are not only dealing with an expert in traditional yoga, but also with someone who has essential knowledge of biomechanical and anatomical fundamentals. In contrast to the monotonous acquisition of rigid postures, the focus here is primarily on listening to the notorious inner voice that signals whether the respective posture is perceived as pleasant or unpleasant. This form of openness and flexibility alone inevitably leads, sooner or later, to a more tolerant, relaxed, and friendly attitude toward oneself and the world around oneself. The precise alignment principles that form the basis of Anusara Yoga not only make it easy to get started and practice independently, but also, on a broader scale, help correct or reduce postural problems and other ailments associated with a lack of movement. Much of the joy of practicing, which you'll experience right from the first class, is also due to the fact that, as the name 'Anusara' suggests, you are immediately 'in the flow' rather than simply imitating rigid postures. Image © bodrumsurf / istockphoto.com