A celebration of the heart. An elegant system of alignment principles and non-dual philosophy. An honoring of each student’s unique differences, limitations and talents in their yogic ability and experience … Anusara-influenced yoga.

Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga® is a powerful hatha yoga system that unifies a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment™. Anusara's remarkable popularity is due in large part to its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a celebration of the heart that looks for the good in all people and all things. This life-affirming vision sets the basis for a yoga system in which the harmony and joy of a tightly knit community is exulted.

Without a rigid dogma, the Anusara system is open to continual change and restructuring. Self-examination, discovery and receptivity to new ideas are at the foundation of this wonderfully dynamic system. Individual creativity and investigation are always encouraged within the bounds of basic alignment principles and philosophic precepts of Anusara Yoga.

Anusara grows with harmony and integrity through the combined vision of our Anusara Yoga teachers to unveil the innate goodness, worthiness and supreme nature of each student and every being.

Lou Chapman practices Anusara yoga with John Friend and senior Anusara teachers and teaches Anusara-inspired yoga. For information contact lou@louchapman.com.