How Do You Use The Universal Principles Of Alignment In Anusara Yoga?
Anusara Yoga, with its origins in Tantric philosophy, uses the Universal Principles of Alignment to further yoga’s intention to realize the True Self. There are five principles of alignment that a yogin applies in sequence. Opening to Grace, Muscular Energy, Inner Spiral, Outer Spiral, and Organic Energy are the five primary alignment principles, with secondary principles that also apply. Every principle is applied sequentially to every asana. Initiate your asana with Opening to Grace, an intentional approach of softness. In the first moment of your pose, align your heart’s intention with your spirit and your physical being. Soften your whole being with humility. You can begin with any asana. Affect the Heart Chakra energy center as you maintain your pose. Muscular Energy, the second Universal Principle of Anusara Yoga, establishes stability and coordinates physical strength. Muscular Energy draws into the Focal Point, an area of localized power in the body. Expand energy with Inner Sp
