Every week I have a different theme, or intention for the yoga classes.  These yoga lessons are a good way for you to practice at home.

Follow the sequence of poses as they appear in the lesson, and be aware of your breath, physical actions, and alignment in the poses.  Avoid practicing poses that are new to you, or those that cause pain.  After completing the poses on the practice sheet, lie down on your mat and take 10 minutes to restore the body and mind in Savasana, the corpse pose.

Begin your practice of new poses in a classroom setting with an experienced yoga teacher.  Your teacher will take you step by step through the pose to engage the muscles correctly and adjust your alignment.

Anusara Yoga Opening Invocation
Om Namah Shivaya Gurave
I offer myself to the light, to the true teacher within and without

Saccidananda Murtaye
I assume the form of reality, consciousness, and bliss

Nisprapancaya Shantaya
Never absent and full of peace

Niralambaya Tejase
Independent in existence, vital in illumination

After your practice of a sequence of poses, be sure to include 10 minutes of relaxation. Included is a musical composition by Rick Neal to contribute to your relaxation in Savasana. (link to 12MB MP3 file, for downloading)