About Yoga: Talking Tantra With Anusara Founder John Friend

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Tantra is a mystical practice, and also a mysterious one. Since the philosophy behind Anusara Yoga is based on tantra, I was pleased recently to have the opportunity to ask Anusara founder John Friend some questions about it. Tantra and Anusara As John Friend notes, many in the west associate tantra with ritualized sex, but there is much more to tantric philosophy. See More About:  anusara  sex and yoga  sex and exercise Anusara Yoga Anusara yoga was founded by John Friend in 1997 and has been gaining loyal followers ever since. Anusara fills the need for an alignment-based vinyasa practice with a strong dose of spirituality. See More About:  props  vinyasa  yoga styles Anusara in Encinitas Anusara world headquarters will soon be opening in Encinitas, California, and is sure to become a sought-after destination for Anusara devotees. Check out the link for a cool, animated promotional video explaining Encinitas' significance in western yoga. Pose of the Week -Seated Straddle - Upavista Konasana For people with tight hips and hamstrings, just sitting in upavista konasana is a big challenge, never mind coming into a forward bend. One of the best ways to find some space in this pose is to bring some lift to your seat with one or more folded blankets. A slight bend in the knees is also a good way to ease your way in. When you do begin to come forward, think about tipping from the pelvis, not rounding into it from the spine. See More About:  hamstring stretches  seated poses  beginning poses Yoga Ads Hatha Yoga Beginners Yoga Children Yoga Poses Yoga Postures Yoga Positions Featured Articles Yoga Equipment and Clothing Yoga and Your Health Home Practice Lifestyle Yoga Breathing Exercises - Pranayama Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses Yoga Pants Advertisement