Mary Romeu Yoga Workshop
May 18-20,
2001
The Three A’s of Anusara
Attitude, Alignment and Action,
When I signed up for Mary's workshop
I didn't know what to expect. I had read the brochure and knew it
was about the Three A's of Anusara Yoga so I felt that it would
be a good thing so I signed up. I am glad I did for the experience was
a most wonderful. Starting with Friday night the pranayama, meditation
and restoratives was just what I needed after a very stressful workweek.
But what I didn't expect was how the class ended. The chanting with
Ram Das was most wonderful. I have found that increasing I like doing
OM with a group. When the group opens up and harmonizes it is a most
wonderful feeling. When opening is done with a chant it is even more
wonderful. What really touched me the most though was during the final
Savanasa. The Ram Das selection May played reached out and touched me
deeply. I didn't understand the words in my mind but somehow the
words reached in and touched something in my heart and brought tears
to my eyes. When the piece switched to the flute I found that the flute
spoke the same thing. It was a most wonderful experience.
I found Saturday morning's class strong in the principles of the
three A's of Anusara. The class was a strong workout but I enjoyed
it very much for we did many poses I really like the revolved poses
and the arm balances. I must say that I was somewhat exhausted from
the class but after lunch felt renewed and was ready for the afternoon
class. I was glad though the afternoon class was shorter and less strenuous
for by the time the class was over I was very tired.
On Sunday I was excited about another class with Mary. I found I really
liked her approach to the opening of the heart, the shoulder loop. Carrying
this theme though out the poses I found most rewarding. During the closing
chant I once again found my heart touched and felt a wonderful warmness
come over me which bought tears to my eyes.
One thing that Mary said will stay with me and if I become a teacher
I will always remember. She said that although she was here to teach
us she also was here to learn and be taught by us. Mary most wonderfully
illustrated the Anusara principle of Attitude and I am most thankful
for the experience to have shared her teaching.
Larry Mixson May 20, 2001