Anusara Immersions

The Kirk Yoga, LLC Anusara ® Yoga Immersion Program offers a comprehensive curriculum in three parts totaling 100 hours and is the prerequisite for the 100 hour Anusara Yoga Teacher Training. We will explore the basic elements of yoga philosophy, alignment, and anatomy along with the practices of pranayama and meditation. When both programs are successfully completed through Kirk Yoga, LLC; then you receive a Kirk Yoga, LLC 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Our program is Yoga Alliance registered and is licensed with the State of Arizona. Both serious students and teachers are welcome.

Upcoming Dates:

Scottsdale, Arizona

Immersion Part 1 – Oct 10 – 14, 2012

Immersion Part 2 – Nov 7 – 11, 2012

Immersion Part 3 – Dec 5 – Dec 9, 2012

To reigister:
jordan@kirkyoga.com
480-657-2584

Immersion Part 1 – Stepping into the Heart
October 10 – 14, 2012 (Wed – Sun)

Weds:              8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thurs – Sat:      8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sun:                 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

In this Immersion we will establish a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Anusara yoga by connecting deeply with its life-affirming Tantric philosophy.

Subjects covered:

• Universal Principles of Alignment™
• Study and Practice of level 1 syllabus Yoga poses
• Anusara Method & Tantra Philosophy
• Adhikara (studentship)
• 5 Elements, Gunas & Yoga Ethics
• Mulabhanda
• Yoga Anatomy
• Pranayama and Meditation basics

Prerequisite:  30 hours of Anusara yoga studies

Required Texts: Click here

Anusara Yoga Immersion Manual PDF by John Friend
Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain

Anusara Yoga Immersion Manual may be purchased through Anusara.com
Other texts may be purchased through Anusara.com on-line store

Immersion Part 2 – Deepening the Journey
November 7 – 11, 2012 (Wed – Sun)

Weds:              8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thurs – Sat:      8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sun:                 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

During this phase, we will study the depths of Tantric philosophy as well as how this philosophy applies to the great yogic texts. 

Subjects covered:

• Historical Overview of 3 main schools of Yoga Philosophy
• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali & Astanga Yoga
• Malas, Kleshas & Jaladhara Bandha
• Tantra philosophy
• Tantric texts – The Spendor of Recognition and Tattvas
• Deeper practice of Pranayama & Meditation
• Yoga Anatomy
• Level 2 syllabus poses introduced

Prerequisite:  Anusara Immersion – part 1

Required Texts: Click here

Anusara Yoga Immersion Manual PDF by John Friend
Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain

Anusara Yoga Immersion Manual may be purchased through Anusara.com
Other texts may be purchased through Anusara.com on-line store

Immersion Part 3 – Path of Awakening
December 5 – 9, 2012 (Wed – Sun)

Weds:              8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thurs – Sat:      8:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sun:                 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

During this phase, we will deepen and refine our study of Anusara Yoga both physically and philosophically.

Subjects covered:

• Bhagavad Gita, Dharma & Paths of Yoga
• Chakras, Kundalini and the Energy body
• Basic Sanskrit of philosophical terms
• Deeper study of Philosophy & Practice of Yoga Postures
• Develop a Personal Practice of Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
• Masterful Sequencing
• Yoga Anatomy

Prerequisite:  Anusara Immersion – part 2

Required Texts: Click here

Anusara Yoga Immersion Manual PDF by John Friend
Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
Bhagavad Gita-translation by Stephen Mitchell

Anusara Yoga Immersion Manual may be purchased through Anusara.com
Other texts may be purchased through Anusara.com on-line store

Tuition:
Each Immersion: $650
Early bird special until two weeks prior to start:
– Part 1 $600 by Sept 26
– Part 2 $600 by Oct 24
– Part 3 $600 by Nov 21
Special Promotion for all 3 Parts – if registered by Wednesday September 26:
$1700 for Immersion Part – 1, 2 & 3 (save $250!!)

Refund Policy:
Cancellation requests must be received 72 hours before start of each session. All refunds are subject to a $35 administration fee.

To register please fill out application:
Download Application

For questions contact:
jordan@kirkyoga.com
480-657-2584

Location:
St. Barnabas on the Desert
6715 N. Mockingbird Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Lodging:

Pima Inn Scottsdale- Click HERE for detailed information.