Anada yoga

 

Ananda yoga utilizes gentle postures to move energy up to the brain and prepare the body for meditation.  This form of yoga is designed to integrate and harmonize the physical, mental and spiritual sides of us.  The basic approach to Anada yoga is to raise your level of consciousness by reinforcing the natural effects of yoga postures. 

Energization exercises and asana affirmations are incorporated into Anada yoga.  Energization exercises are a series of 39 special energy controlled techniques designed to help the practitioner increase, focus, and control the life-force.  Yoga postures are paired with affirmations to have a direct impact on your state of consciousness, bringing the mind actively and directly into one’s practice.

Ananda Yoga includes:

· Asana (yoga postures)

· Pranayama (special breathing and energy-control techniques)

· Classical yoga meditation techniques

· Applied yoga philosophy

Ananda Yoga provides all the benefits for which yoga is generally known but also awakens a higher awareness of the subtle but vital Life Force (prana). Rather than focusing only on the physical energy, Ananda Yoga uses physical energy as a pathway inward, to awareness and control of prana.

When engaging in Ananda Yoga utilize yoga wear with built in support that allows your body to move freely and is ideal for those inverted poses and in turn frees your body and mind for the full effects Anada yoga can bring to your life.  Some of the most popular styles have the support; the moisture wicking and comfort features yoga

enthusiasts look for.