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Our Intention

“Asana (physical posture) is the container, the cup. Yes, your cup must not leak, but what is more important than the beauty of your cup is what you fill it with—your intention. Intention determines your practice.”
— Premananda, Anahata teaching

At Open Anahata, our intention is to pass on the foundational practices, philosophy, and ethics of the Anahata Yoga Tradition. These simple yet multidimensional practices serve as a living template, a base that can branch into various modalities, studies, and creative expressions aligned with each practitioner’s unique gifts.

What is the Anahata Yoga Tradition?

The Anahata Yoga Tradition is a holistic system of self-development based in moving-meditations that integrate:

༄ The Five Element Form – a purification practice based in the Five Element philosophy
༄ Dances of  Duality– movement and breath as gateways to embodying and balancing divine energies
༄ Simplified, yet profound variations of Ashtanga, Panchakosha, Hatha, and Tantra philosophies
Self-healing trance meditations – including Yoga Nidra and Yoga Nyasa, ancient forms of hypnotherapy

At its core, Anahata Yoga remains an oral tradition—a living practice that stays connected to nature, the cosmic heart, and human-to-human lineage transmission.

Why Open Anahata?

Our branch of Anahata Yoga emphasizes inner transformation—the paradigm shifts and self-healing states woven into each practice. These integrate trauma-informed self-inquiry and support kundalini awakening for both personal growth and collective evolution.

While we openly welcome modern scientific perspectives and discussions on ancient wisdom—including heart coherence, polyvagal theory, fascia research, hypnotherapy, and neuroplasticity—we do not limit our understanding to these frameworks alone. The spiritual and ethical dimensions of the tradition extend beyond what science can currently explain. We honor the depth of the lineage without confining it to modern interpretations.

How Anahata Practices Support Holistic Transformation :

༄ Moving Meditations – Cultivating awareness of the mind-body connection
༄ Restorative Trance States – Accessing the body’s innate ability to heal and rebalance
༄ Consciousness Exploration – Navigating multiple dimensions of awareness within
༄ Heart-Centered Wisdom – Harnessing the intelligence and transformative power of the heart
༄ Yogic Ethics – Honoring individual sovereignty, uniqueness, and deep respect for all paths

A Living Tradition

Our dream is to nurture and expand the Anahata Yoga Tradition—growing an organic network of Anahata yogis who integrate these practices into their unique lives, specialties, and sacred places on Earth. As each practitioner weaves their own insights and wisdom into the tradition, the lineage continues to live, flowing into the future.

We honor and express deep gratitude to all Anahata yogis—past, present, and future—who walk this path alongside us. We especially acknowledge:

༄ ‘Premananda’ Peter Clifford – for bringing the tradition from East to West
༄ Swami Shankara – for holding us in his vision and heart

Staying Connected

We explore mindful, uncensored ways of sharing in the digital space. We prefer to connect through this website and our newsletter—offering a more intentional, grounded, and direct way to engage with the teachings.

This is yoga without a big guru or grand institution—just your practice, your diligence, your love, and your sacred place within this tradition.

Hari Om Tat Sat
“I see the hand of creation in you”

More Anahata Yogis:

Europe
https://www.facebook.com/OlympiaYoga/
https://www.howmanyyogis.com/

https://www.carolinealtmann.co/

Australia
www.shivaandshaktiyoga.com

Anahata Code of Ethics

༄ I conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner.Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope of practice and where appropriate, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment or direction.
༄ Create and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga.
༄ Encourage diversity by respecting all students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.
༄ Respect the rights, dignity and privacy of all students.
༄ Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment.
༄ Adhere to the traditional yoga principles as written in the Yamas and Niyamas.
༄ Follow all local government and national laws that pertain to my yoga teaching and business.

All ‘Sidereal Astrology’ aligns with Real Stars

‘True Sidereal Astrology’ aligns with the Natural Zodiac Belt

Natural Zodiac Belt

The natural zodiac belt is made of the constellations along the ‘ecliptic’, the path the Sun makes across the sky.

There are 13 star-signs of different sizes. The star-signs shift, like a moving wheel over long periods of time. The horoscope is not stuck to a calendar date. This is known as the ‘precession of the equinox‘.

So what does this all mean?

Your authentic expression

True Sidereal Astrology shows your true star signs which help remind you of your authentic self and purpose. The zodiac signs are more than just symbols, they are your direct connection to the living, evolving cosmos and your cosmic soul.

Inclusivity

Since we all share the same sky, observing  the real stars is universal and inclusive. It allows space for star-lore of many cultures and individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds to find authentic reflection in their birth chart.

(12-zodiac astrology does not align with the real stars, instead it aligns with the 4 seasons of Europe and North America. It serves the mind-based paradigm of modern western culture, disconnected from the cosmos.)

Aligning with evolution

By evolving with the moving stars your personal life phases and guidance are in harmony with the natural evolutionary cycles of the universe.

Respecting nature’s rhythm

Respecting the organic sizes of the zodiac signs reveals a natural flow, synchronicity and wisdom of cosmic timing .

Galactic awareness
 

The inclusion of Ophiuchus the 13th sign and the non-material element of aether, provides deeper spiritual insight.

The heart of our Milky Way Galaxy is located in the Ophiuchus constellation. This guides how you connect  with Cosmic Consciousness and the Akashic to reach beyond limiting paradigms.

Star wisdom and ancient origins

By connecting with individual stars or star clusters beyond the zodiac wheel like the Pleiades, Sirius, Vega, Spica etc. you can retrace your steps to your ancient origin. Your ancestors were all sky-watchers. All astrology was connected to the Real Stars.

All ‘Sidereal Astrology’
aligns with Real Stars

‘True Sidereal Astrology’
uses the Natural Zodiac Belt

Natural Zodiac Belt

The natural zodiac belt is made of the constellations along the ‘ecliptic’, the path the Sun makes across the sky.

In the natural zodiac belt there are 13 star-signs of different sizes. The star-signs shift, like a moving wheel over long periods of time. They are not fixed to a calendar date. This is known as the ‘precession of the equinox‘.

So what does this mean?

Your authentic expression

True Sidereal Astrology shows your true star signs which are their to remind you of your authentic Self and why you came to earth. The zodiac signs are more than just symbols, they are your direct connection to the living, evolving cosmos.

Popular 12-zodiac astrology is not connected to the stars. It is connected to the 4 seasons; spring, summer, autumn, winter. The zodiac is only symbolic and does not show your true star connection.

Align with evolution

True Sidereal Astrology allows you to move and evolve with the stars. It shows your life phase and the natural astrological age we are in.

Because the stars shift over time, Pisces (not Aries) now marks the first day of spring in the real sky. 12-zodiac astrology does not consider the evolution of the stars. Aries remains stuck to a calendar date, stuck in time.

Inclusivity

Since we all share the same sky, True Sidereal Astrology is more universal and inclusive. It can connect with star-lore of many cultures and merge with many other forms of Sidereal Astrology. It does not limit you to the paradigms of western Europe and North America.

The 4 seasons with spring starting in March that 12-zodiac astrology aligns with, are only experienced in Europe and North America. For example: Someone who is born in Australia experiences summer in December. Someone born near the equator experiences 2 seasons: rainy and dry. In True Sidereal Astrology, neither would  have to try to fit into the zodiac archetypes based on the 4 seasons.

Nature’s rhythm

True Sidereal Astrology respects the organic sizes of the zodiac signs. This reveals a natural flow and the profound wisdom of cosmic timing.

Galactic awareness

The Galactic Center is located in Ophiuchus the 13th sign and has such

Ancient origins

The zodiac belt of western astrology are the constellations along the ‘ecliptic’, the path the Sun makes across the sky.
In the natural zodiac belt of the real sky there are 13 star signs of different sizes.

Star wisdom

Night

4 Points of a Simple Chart Reading

Sun - Your energetic essence. Guides where and how you can connect with your life force energy and expression. Look at your Sun position when you want to remember the unique spark you came here to bring.

Moon - Your inner self. Guides where and how you can connect with and nourish your self. Look at your Moon position when you want to remember how to deeply care for yourself.

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Ascendant, Rising Sign – Your Life’s energy. Shows the the quality and themes that your Life Path naturally brings to you.

North Node –  Your Karmic Path . Guides you to your areas of growth through challenge.

12 Houses
Areas of your Life

13 Signs
How and Why

Astrology Aligned
with the Real Stars

Sidereal means “determined by the stars” or “star time.”
True Sidereal Astrology aligns with the visible, real sky—the actual positions of the planets in the zodiac as they appear today.

But doesn’t all astrology follow the stars?
Surprisingly, no—and here’s why:

Most Western astrology, known as Tropical Astrology, is based on a fixed sky map from over 2,000 years ago. It doesn’t adjust for the current positions of the stars. Instead, it ties zodiac signs to the 4 seasons of the northern hemisphere—meaning the dates of each sign never change, even though the sky does.

Two thousand years ago, the spring equinox aligned with the constellation Aries. But due to the Earth’s axial wobble (called precession of the equinoxes), that’s no longer the case. Today, the Sun rises in Pisces, not Aries, at the start of spring.

So, if you’ve ever felt like your chart in Tropical Astrology didn’t quite fit—you’re not alone. It may be one or even two signs off from what’s actually happening in the real sky.

Sidereal Astrology brings you back to the stars.
It offers an authentic celestial map—a system aligned with what’s actually overhead. Just like the ancient sky-watchers, we return to observing what’s real and present.

This opens the door to integrating powerful celestial influences of stars like Sirius, the Pleiades, and even the mysterious 13th sign, Ophiuchus. It also creates space for dialogue with indigenous cosmological systems—many of which are deeply rooted in direct sky observation.

A Sidereal reading helps you connect with the wisdom of the real stars—as guiding lights for clarity, self-understanding, and deeper alignment.

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