John Friend
Anusara Yoga
SOLD OUT
March 26, 27 and 28, 2004
Rehearsal Halls for the Dallas Opera Center
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As a seriously playful student of yoga since 1973, John Friend is now one of the most charismatic and respected hatha yoga teachers in the country. With a deep longing to know the mysteries of life, John began a regular practice of hatha yoga and meditation at age 13, including study of quintessential Indian scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita and the principal Upanishads. This inner fire to know the Truth also led him to subsequent study of esoteric subjects such as Theosophy, Wicca, Freemasonry, parapsychology, and quantum physics.

John began teaching hatha yoga in 1980 in Houston, Texas. Soon after graduating from Texas A & M University in 1983 with BBA in Finance and Accounting, John began his full-time career as a hatha yoga instructor. Continuing to study with a wide variety of yoga teachers throughout the 80’s, he met his spiritual teacher Gurumayi Chidvilasananda in India in 1989. In the early '90’s, John began teaching popular yoga seminars throughout the US as he became renowned for his deep knowledge of yoga philosophy and biomechanics, his hilarious sense of humor, and his open-hearted approach.

In 1997 John founded Anusara Yoga, now one of the fastest growing styles of hatha yoga in the world. Anusara Yoga is uniquely transformational in its integration of Universal Principles of Alignment with a life-affirming, heart-oriented Tantric philosophy. Today John lives in The Woodlands, Texas and travels extensively throughout the world spreading the magic of Anusara Yoga.

This 2004 New Year, John will be dedicating more of his energy to building the Anusara Yoga community in Texas, so he will be presenting workshops in Austin and Dallas. In these workshops, you will experience the transformational power of the Universal Principles of Alignment and the life-affirming vision of Rajanaka Tantra that form the foundation of Anusara Yoga.

ITINERARY:
Friday evening, March 26, 2004 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday morning, March 27, 2004 9:00 am to 12:00pm
Saturday afternoon, March 27, 2004 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday morning, March 28, 2004 9:00am to 12:00pm

THE WORKSHOP:
Mixed Level with all applications considered. Suitable for all levels, with or without Anusara Yoga experience. Introduction to the Universal Principles of Alignment, including Loops and Spirals and concepts such as "flowing with Grace." This workshop will include a wide variety of postures from many different categories of asana.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Visit John Friend's website at www.anusara.com.

WHAT TO BRING:
A well hydrated and well rested body, refraining from eating at least 2 hours prior to the workshop. When eating, select foods like fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains.

Please bring your own sticky mat, blanket, towel, and any other props that you may need to use during the workshop such as a block, strap or extra blankets. Wear lose comfortable clothes and bring an open mind, body and spirit.

LOCATION:
Rehearsal Halls for the Dallas Opera Center
4301 S. Fitzhugh at Gaisford
Dallas, Texas 75210
214-443-1095

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Please see the Anusara Yoga Application Form for cancellation policy.