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 Yoga 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.
